Category: Sportives
What are Sportives?
Sportives are cycling events organised in advance for cyclists to ride a pre-determined route. Events are sometimes aimed at raising money for charity but can also be for the sole pleasure of introducing new routes to cyclists in parts of the country they may be less familiar with. Either way, they are known collectively as Sportives. In this section, I list Sportives from a personal experience, which is why many are based in Cheshire, Wirral & Merseyside. These are sportives that I have either participated in or plan to, including these Closed Road Sportives.
Cheshire Cat Sportive 2026
The Cheshire Cat Sportive is an iconic bike ride, and not just because of Mow Cop but because it’s simply one of the best cycle Sportives in Cheshire.
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Cheshire Sportives
List of the Best Cheshire Sportives 2022. Guide to cycling across stunning Cheshire countryside on organised cycling sportives.
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Wirral Sportives
List of the best Wirral sportives and cycling events on Merseyside, Wirral. Includes routes, maps and GPS download files in GPX / TCX format.
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Wirral Bikeathon 2025
The 2025 Wirral Bikeathon date is 8 June 2025. Read our review of the Bikeathon and find route map, directions, FAQs and brief history of this Wirral based bike ride.
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North Wales Gravel X Sportive
Ride the North Wales Gravel X sportive route on some of the best gravel paths in North Wales. The route map, elevation, GPX and more in detail here.
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Stick’n’Step Cycling Challenge 2023
Local charity, Stick’n’Step are celebrating their 21st year with an exciting cycling bike ride to raise funds, whilst having fun on a bike.
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How to Prepare for a Sportive
Sportives are a great way to enjoy cycling with likeminded people, exploring new routes and challenging yourself. This useful guide will help you prepare for your first sportive.
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Closed Road Sportives
Closed Road Sportives are special cycling events, a unique experience in the UK to cycle on roads. The best UK Sportives on closed roads include Ride London, Etape Loch Ness, Tour of Cambridge and Tour o the Borders.
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Velo Birmingham 2019
The Ultimate Guide to the Velo Birmingham Sportive, including route maps, feed stations & elevations. Download the GPX / TCX files and enjoy this unique closed road sportive event.
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How to Prepare for Tour De Manc Sportive
The Tour de Manc is the premier cycling sportive in Manchester and whether you are looking to ride the 100km or 100m route, this Guide on How to Prepare for the Tour de Manc will tell you everything you need to know …
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Liverpool Nightrider 2018
Liverpool Nightrider is an opportunity to cycle across Merseyside, through the night with other cyclists, on a relatively flat route.
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Bike Chester Sportive 2018
Bike Chester Sportive is an excellent cycling event held annually in Chester. There are 3 routes to choose from, including 80m, 50m and 25m ..
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