What is a gran fondo/sportive? (Your gran fondo/sportive cycling guide)
Beginner's guide to gran fondo and sportive cycling, from what exactly is a gran fondo to the gran fondo world tour, gran fondo events and how to pick a gran fondo bike.
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How to get into ultra cycling: an insider’s guide to ultra endurance cycling
Ultra endurance cycling is for anyone looking for a cycling challenge: one that involves long days in the saddle, a real adventure and grit when things get tough!
12 of the best UK sportives 2026
We share 12 of the best sportives in the UK, and sort them by region to make it easy to find one close to you.
Ultimate cycling challenges 2026: 12 of the world’s best cycling events for your road cycling bucket list
Our pick of the world's ultimate cycling challenges in 2026 - our favourite events that have life-changing potential!
Midnight Sun Randonée: an inside guide
Inside guide to the Midnight Sun Randonnée across Sweden and Finland.
European Junior Cycling Tour Assen 2025: Insider Tips
In July 2025, we headed to the north of the Netherlands for the European Junior Cycling Tour Assen. This is a five-day junior cycling race for children aged 8 to 18.
Watching the Tour de France in person
Q&A with reader Ben Davies who shares his tips for watching the Tour de France in person and planning your own DIY Tour de France bike tour.
4 must-do cycling events in the Algarve, Portugal (inc Volta Algarve)
Overview of the Algarve's key cycling events inc the 4 must-dos: Volta Algarve, Algarve GF + Algarve Bike Challenge.
Guide to charity cycling challenges
Includes tips for successful fundraising + the best charity bike rides, from LEJOG to Le Loop (photo credit: Gusti Productions)
10 best cycling challenges for beginners
We share our pick of the best cycling challenges for beginners who want to set themselves a goal for their training!
Tour de France 2024 Nice: routes, tips + how to plan your own Nice bike tour
Overview of cycling Stages 19, 20 and 21 of the Tour de France 2024 (banner photo credit: Ville de France)
The Dragon Ride, Wales: the inside story
The annual Dragon Ride in Wales is one of the oldest and most popular cycling sportives in the UK.