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 2023
The Cheshire Cat Sportive is an iconic cycling event, not least because of the infamous Mow Cop killer mile climb but because it’s simply one of the best Sportives in the North-West.
Read MoreCheshire Sportives
List of the Best Cheshire Sportives 2022. Guide to cycling across stunning Cheshire countryside on organised cycling sportives.
Read MoreWirral Sportives
List of the best Wirral sportives and cycling events on Merseyside. Includes routes, maps and GPS download files in GPX / TCX format.
Read MoreClosed 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.
Read MoreWirral Bikeathon 2022
The 2022 Wirral Bikeathon date is 26 June 2022. Read our review of the Bikeathon and find route map, directions, FAQs …
Read MoreVelo 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.
Read MoreHow 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 …
Read MoreLiverpool 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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