5 Cycling Events To Have A Crack At This Spring
Pearson Steeplechase
- 📍 South East
- 🌳 Gravel or Road Options
- 🚵 Hilly and Rolling
- 🗓️ 27th April 2024
- 💷 £50
An exciting new event with both gravel and road options, both based from the Pearson HQ at Box Hill! Choose from either a 100km road or 60km gravel route and disappear into the beauty of Surrey on or off road. The entry includes a woven finishers badge, food & hydration stations on the route, and an event village at the start and finish location.
Ronde Van Calderdale
- 📍 Yorkshire
- 🛣️ Road with Cobbled Climbs
- 🚵 Hilly
- 🗓️ 28th April 2024
- 💷 £36
As close as you’ll get to riding the Tour of Flanders in the UK! This year will be the 14th Ronde Van Calderdale - a cobbled climb classic around the Calderdale and Kirklees district. The route provides dramatic scenery, fast road sections and various cobbled climb action. This is a legendary day out on a bike.
The Gralloch
- 📍 Scotland
- 🌲 Gravel
- 🚵 Hilly
- 🗓️ 18th May 2024
- 💷 £85
Set amidst the stunning gravel trails of Scotland's Dumfries and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, this gravel race offers both challenge and beauty in equal measure.
As you navigate the gravel paths of Gatehouse of Fleet, the spirit of competition will drive you forward. The event not only caters to seasoned racers but also welcomes casual riders, creating a real sense of community among participants. With the opportunity to qualify for your age group at the prestigious UCI Gravel World Championships in Italy, The Gralloch promises an exhilarating day of racing.
Struggle Dales
- 📍 Yorkshire
- 🛣️ Road
- 🚵 Hilly
- 🗓️ 19th May 2024
- 💷 £59
Struggle Dales, a top UK cycling event, tests riders on its challenging course through the scenic yet rugged Yorkshire Dales. This Yorkshire sportive covers 108 miles, including six demanding climbs totalling 9,300 feet of elevation gain. It requires tough training and determination but rewards cyclists with breathtaking views of North Yorkshire's landscapes. Despite its difficulty, determined riders can conquer it with perseverance. Struggle Dales showcases the resilience of cyclists facing one of the UK's toughest challenges.
The Somerset 100
- 📍 South West
- 🛣️ Road
- 🚴 Flat / Rolling
- 🗓️ 21st May 2024
- 💷 From £25
The annual Somerset 100 has become a popular event on the calendar for riders in the Bristol area and beyond. There are no timing chips and the focus is purely on enjoying the event and having fun on two wheels. With 3 waymarked route options, 58k, 107k and 164k, there’s plenty to choose from. The event starts at the infamous Sweets Cafe, a popular cycling cafe on the Somerset Levels which provides excellent terrain from fast lanes to testing climbs on the nearby Mendip Hills.
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