Events Guide 2009
Events (JOEL SAGET)
Planning to enter a mountain bike marathon or ride a sportive or two in 2009 but don't know where to start? Here's a rundown of all the major events taking place this year.
If we've missed your event, let us know the details by emailing us at bikeradar@bikeradar.com.
May 2: Drumlanrig Tearfund Challenge
Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfries, Scotland, DG3 4AG
Distances: 82M, 44M, 40M
Fee: £25
More info: www.drumlanrigchallenge.btik.com
May 3: SuP6R Six Series (Round Three)
Milngavie
More Info:www.scottishcycling.org.uk
May 3: Preseli Teifi Sportive
Festival Centre, Newport,Pembrokeshire, SA42 0SY
Distance: 77.5M
May 3: Gore Bike wear 100 Challenge
More Info: www.gorrick.com
May 3: Forest of Dean Spring Classic
Monmouth, NP25 3EQ
Distance: 85M
Fee: £25
More info: www.forestofdeanspringclassic.co.uk or www.everydaycycling.com
May 4: Mountain bike race - Lee Quarry, Lancashire
More info: http://www.brownbacksracing.co.uk/
May 8 - 10: Avalanche Enduro UK
7stanes, Ae Forest
More Info: www.avalanchecup.com
May 9: Glentress Trailquest
The Glentress Buzzard’s Nest carpark (GR 277 412)
A 3 hour mountain bike orienteering event designed to test stamina, bike handling, route planning and navigational skills. Open to pairs or solo, you use the provided pre-marked map to choose a route visiting as many checkpoints as possible. The area has been specially mapped at 1:15000. Expect a wide mix of trails, lots of singletrack, tough navigational decisions, and a wee bit of climb!
More info: http://www.peeblescycling.org/
May 9: Bealach Beag Challenge
Sheildaig Village Hall, Sheildaig, Ross-shire, IV54 8XN
Distance: 43M
Fee: £35
More info: www.handsonevents.co.uk
May 9: Oneplanet Adventure- Red Grade Challenge
Dalby Forest,
An epic journey from the North of England, up the East coast of Scotland, North of Inverness, then back down through the 7 Staines, North West England, the Midlands, South and Mid Wales, finishing on 16th May at, where else but, Coed Llandegla Forest. Raising money in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.
More Info: www.oneplanetadventure.com
May 9: Original Bicycle Festival
The Original Bicycle Festival, billed as an all-encompassing celebration of cycling, takes place across Dumfries & Galloway in Scotland from 9 to 24 May.
More info: http://www.originalbicyclefestival.co.uk/
May 10: Exmoor Endurancelife Coastal Trail Quest Series
The Hunters Inn, Parracombe, North Devon, EX31 4PY
A mountain bike orienteering event designed to test stamina, bike handling, route planning and navigational skills. Up to 20 checkpoints of varying values will be located in this stunning area. A pre-marked map will be given to each solo or team and the aim is to accumulate the highest score by visiting the most checkpoints in the 3 or 5 hour limit.
More info: http://www.endurancelife.com/event.asp?series=11&location=27
May 10: CTC Guided Cycle Ride
Dalbeattie Coach Park
A ride to
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org / Contact: John Taylor, CTC Dumfries and Galloway Group, 01556 670395 / johnwtaylor@care4free.net
May 10: Dalbeattie
Junior Mountain
7stanes
A great active day out for young people aged 6 - 15 and their families in
More Info: www.dalbeattiehardrockchallenge.org
May 10: Fred Whitton Challenge
Bike Fun Day
Coniston Sports Centre, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AL
Distance: 112M
Fee: TBC
More info: www.fredwhittonchallenge.org.uk EVENT FULL
May 10: The Bucks Off–Road classic
Martin Baker sports and social club, Denham
Distances: 65km, 100km & 121km
Fee: £16
More info: bucksoffroadsportive.co.uk/index.html
May 10: The Hampshire Hilly Hundred
Sparsholt College, near Winchester
Distances: 100 miles & 76 miles
Fee: £22
More info: sportivecycling.org.uk
May 10: Suffolk Sunrise
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Distances: 50 miles & 100 miles
Fee: £15
More info: www.action.org.uk/sunrise
May 10: Duncton Sunday Sportives
Duncton Cricket Club, Duncton, Petworth,West Sussex
Distances: 133km, 111km, 60km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.southernsportive.com
May 12: Kirkpatrick Macmillan Play - Premiere
Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton,
The Kirkpatrick Macmillan play will be an accessible, witty piece of theatre
that tells this local bicycle inventor's story and captures the sporting passion
and spirit of his adventures. In particular, his thrilling 68 mile bike ride to
A local, Dumfriesshire blacksmith, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, is credited with the invention of the first bicycle in 1839. At the Civic Reception for the World Mountain Bike Conference on the evening of Tuesday 12 May, an actor, dressed as Macmillan, will deliver a short 15-20 minute monologue on that period and his invention. It is hoped this will inform and entertain the local, national and international delegates that they are in the 'Home of the Bicycle' and re-inforce the region's reputation for all forms of cycling.
'Macmillan' will make surprise appearances at various other events throughout the Festival.
More Info: Colin Williamson, Forestry Commission Scotland / 01387 272440 / colin.williamson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
May 12: Oot Tae Carrick 200 Audax
Dumfries
An Audax event is not a race, rather a personal challenge, in which cyclists have to complete the route by arriving at pre-arranged controls within a specific time. This is a scenic and pleasant route through Dumfries and Galloway and South-East Ayrshire, venturing into Carrick and crossing the Southern Upland Way. These are ancient Kingdoms, and it used to be said that you would leave Scotland and enter Carrick and Galloway. Route - Dumfries - Crocketford - New Galloway - Minngaff - Straiton - Dalmellington - Moniaive - Dumfries.
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org
May 12 - 15: World
Mountain
Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton,
Held for the first time outside North America in
More Info: www.worldmountainbikeconference.com
May 14 - May 17: Cycling Film Festival
Robert Burns Film Theatre (DG2 7BE) and various venues,Dumfries
The Original Bicycle Film Festival harnesses the power of film to celebrate
cycling. You don't need a bike to come to this festival; but once you've been
you may well wish you have one to ride home. Come and be part of Dumfries and
More Info: www.rbcft.co.uk
May 15: Conference Gig
So Below Café,
Join World Conference delegates for a superb night of world music to draw to a close the mountain bike conference and to usher in the second weekend of the Original Bicycle Festival.
For more info mail: info@soyoucafe.co.uk
May 15: Inside the Tour de France
DG One Leisure Complex, Hoods Loaning,
Want to find out what it is like to take part in the world's single biggest and most grueling sports event? Are you interested in all of the topical issues associated with the Tour De France and Tour of Britain? Join acclaimed former tour cyclist and Radio Five Live and Eurosport commentator Graham Jones and his guests to get 'inside the Tour De France'. The evening will include discussion, film footage and a question and answer session and is a must for all cycling news.
More Info: www.dgone.co.uk
May 15/17: Original Bike Festival Café
DG One Leisure Complex, Hoods Loaning,
DG One Leisure Complex, in partnership with the Leisure and Sport Service, will host the Original Bicycle Festival Café. The café will be the hub for the Festival between the 15 and 17 May 2009 offering a diverse mix of events including live music, comedy, guest speakers, film, author talks and signings. A number of one off special events are also being planned and will be announced on the lead up to the café's opening. The café will provide a festival atmosphere with events organised to suit all ages. The café has been developed by the Leisure and Sport's Events Team in partnership with the Robert Burns Centre & Film Theatre and Waterstones book store.
More Info: www.dgone.co.uk
May 15/24: Drumlanrig
Castle
Drumlanrig Castle pays homage to Kirkpatrick Macmillan by hosting a series of cycling related events during the Original Bicycle Festival from Friday 15 May. The small bicycle museum in the castle courtyard will also be open during the duration of the festival.
More info: www.drumlanrig.com
May 15/16: Merida Bikes Mountain Bike Marathon Series 2009
Crickhowell leg of the endurance event
More info: www.mtb-marathon.co.uk/
May 16 - 17 - Pearce Cycles Downhill Series 2009- Round 2
More Info: www.pearcecycles.co.uk
May 16: Mountain Bike Orienteering Event Gilling Woods, Ampleforth, N.Yorks
Redcar House – 2 miles west of the B1363 at Gilling East GR588765
28km MTBO event with an estimated 90 minute winning time, using an pre-marked 1:15,000 colour map to navigate through a variety of forest tracks in beautiful undulating private woodland owned by Ampleforth Abbey. First event in the TCA (Trail Cyclists Association) national champs weekend.
Also1 hour MBO Score event for novices
May 16: Steppingstanes Mini Festival
Heathhall,
Join Stepping Stanes Youth Cycling Development Club for a free family fun day at
More Info: www.steppingstanes.co.uk
May 16: New Balance Endurance Series - Open 5
Lake District
Fee: TBA
More Info - www.openadventure.com
May 16: CTC Guided 'Discovery' Ride
This is a really social ride at a really moderate pace with little bike talk! It visits the Kirkconnel Moss nature reserve, where, with the knowledgeable assistance of a wildlife ranger, riders will learn some astonishing things about peat mosses, etc. We also visit a range of heritage sites at New Abbey, including the captivating Sweetheart Abbey. 13 miles. Be prepared to walk half a mile.
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org / Contact: John Taylor, CTC Dumfries and Galloway Group, 01556 670395 / johnwtaylor@care4free.net
May 17: Audax rides
From Elstead,
Delightful routes and not too hilly. Refreshments at the start and finish.
Danebury 150km - start 8.30am
Elstead 100km - start 9am
Entry fee £5 + £2 insurance if not a member of CTC, AUK or British Cycling.
More Info: markw48@gmail.com
May 17: Duncombe Trailquest, Ryedale
Duncombe Park, Helmsley GR604830
More info http://nymbo.org.uk/duncombeflier2009.htm
May 17: Burns' Solway Coastal Challenge Sportive
Dumfries Rugby Club, New
A newcomer and family friendly event that will also appeal to the race heads,
taking in some of the best roads and scenery in the south of
More Info: www.dumfriescc.btik.com
May 17: Women on Wheels (WOW)
7stanes Kirroughtree, Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, Palnure,
WOW - Women On Wheels is an event for women and girls of all ages, abilities and cycling genres to come along to be inspired, learn and most importantly have fun!
More Info: www.thebreakpad.com
May 17: Mountain bike race - Lee Quarry, Lancashire
More info: http://www.brownbacksracing.co.uk/
May 17: Castle Ride 100
Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 1BG
Distance: 100M
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.org.uk/get_involved/castleride.php
May 17: "The Struggle" Cycling Sportive
Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
Distance: 144 and 100km
More Info: www.tripreston.co.uk/Sportif.html
May 17: Etape du Dales
Wharfedale Rugby Club, Threshfield, Grassington, North Yorkshire, BD23 5BS
Distance: 110M
Fee: £30
May 17: Lark Rise Trail Ride
Lark Rise, Oxon
12.5 miles, 25 miles & 40 miles
£12.50
More info: www.action.org.uk/get_involved/lark_rise
May 17: Midland Monster
Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton-on-Trent
Distances: 160km, 120km, 25km
Fee: £25
More info: wheelsinwheelscc.com/midlandmonster/index.html
May 17: Etape Caledonia
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
Distance: 81M
Fee: £54
More info: www.etapecaledonia.co.uk
May 18: CTC Guided 'Discovery' Cycle Ride
Short ride, discovering much of
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org / Contact: John Taylor, CTC Dumfries and Galloway Group, 01556 670395 / johnwtaylor@care4free.net
May 19: CTC Guided 'Discovery' Cycle Ride
Discover some heritage features North West of Dumfries, on almost traffic-less
roads and cycle paths - a bridge over a gorge, a Covenanters' monument, a
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org / Contact: John Taylor, CTC Dumfries and Galloway Group, 01556 670395 / johnwtaylor@care4free.net
May 21: The Tour Series - Round 1
Milton Keynes
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
May 21/25: Kirkpatrick Macmillan Cycle Rally
An annual social cycling rally with beautiful routes to suit all capabilities.
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org.uk
May 21: CTC Guided 'Discovery' Cycle Ride
This route discovers a wide variety of our heritage to the South East of Dumfries. Such as the really interesting Caerlaverock Castle, the Brow Well where Burns was so ill-advised to take the waters, the world's first Savings Bank (another Dumfries and district first!), one of the finest early Christian crosses, another castle restored and furnished this time, and more. 40 miles almost entirely on level or easy gradients.
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org / Contact: John Taylor, CTC Dumfries and Galloway Group, 01556 670395 / johnwtaylor@care4free.net
May 23: Beattock Open Time Trial
Beattock Village Hall, Nr Moffat
25-mile open time trial
More Info: www.dumfriescc.btik.com
May 23: Clarten Owwer Caldbeck (Audax)
Longtown,Cumbria
More Info: www.bordercitywheelers.co.uk
May 23: Castle Douglas Round of Scottish Power Renewables Criterium
Castle Douglas Town Centre
A town centre criterium cycling event for 5 categories of rider - Sen E/1/2 riders, Sen 3/4riders, Ladies, Juniors & Youths.
More Info: www.originalbicyclefestival.co.uk
May 23: CTC 'Wheely Easy' bike ride in Dumfries
Dock
May 23: Richmond Cyclosportives
Richmond School, Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ
Distances: 100M, 80M, 50M
Fee: TBC
More info: www.richmondcyclingclub.co.uk
May 24: Kings Of Wessex Road Race
Somerton Sports Club, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS .
Distance: 163.9 miles
More Info: www.tourofwessex.com
May 24: 2009 National Points Series Four Cross- Rounds 2 & 3
Bridgnorth,Shropshire
More Info -nps4x.com.
May 23-25: Tour of Wessex
Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS
Distances: 319M (3 days), 102M, 111M, 106M, 75M, 23M
Fee: £10-75
More info: www.tourofwessex.com
May 24: TykeTrial Rnd 3
Addingham Moorside
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
May 24: Dumfries Round of Scottish Power Renewables
Criterium Series
Shopping Precinct
More Info: www.originalbicyclefestival.co.uk / Contact: Ian Sinclair, Wallace hill Cycling Club - 01560 485990
May 24: CTC Guided Cycle Ride 'Kirkpatrick MacMillan Day
Dock
Dock Park - Grand Finale Cycle Ride to Keir village (Macmillan's home village) and Drumlanrig Castle, where there will be castle tours, craft shops, eateries, entertainment, and a chance to try a replica of Macmillan's original bicycle. The full route is 40 miles return, but we will be running bike busses from Dumfries to Auldgirth and Keir to shorten the cycling for those who want that.
More Info: www.dandgcycling.org / Contact: John Taylor, CTC Dumfries and Galloway Group, 01556 670395 / johnwtaylor@care4free.net
May 24: Gran Fondo Cymru
Penllyn Leisure Centre, Bala, Gywnedd, LL23 7SR
Distances: 200KM, 135KM, 61KM
Fee: TBC
More info: www.i-team.cc
May 28: The Tour Series - Round 2
Exeter
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
May 30: Nocturne Series (Edinburgh Event)
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
More Info: www.nocturneseries.com
May 30: BikeRadar Live - Cycling Plus Sportive, Enduros and more
Bikes take over Donington for BikeRadar Live May 30-31.
Packed full of rides, gear, races, demos, seminars, DJs, cafes, films, famous faces and family fun, BikeRadar Live is the ultimate weekend cycling festival.
Whether you have mountain biking mud in your veins or roll on skinny road rubber, there’s loads to do and see at Britain’s biggest bike bash.
More info: www.bikeradar.com/live
May 30: Skye Sportives
Portree, Isle of Skye
Distances: 95M, 48M
Fee: £35
More info: www.handsonevents.co.uk
May 30/31: - MSC Bikes/Descent-Gear NPS DH - Round 2 - (UCI Cat 2)
Llangollen
More Info: www.NPSDH.com
May 31: Chiltern Hundred Challenge
Misbourne School, Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN
Distances: 107M, 63M, 50M
Fee: £19
More info: www.chiltern-hundred.org.uk
May 31: 'Little Lumpy' - The Haslemere Festival Sportive
Kick start your summer of Sportives with the Haslemere Festival event. Starting in Haslemere, Surrey's ''little Switzerland'', your ride south along the back roads of Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire to the South Downs at South Harting.
Haslemere, Surrey
Distances: Fun 30 miles (48km) Challenge 60 miles (96km) Epic 100 miles (160km)
More Info:www.littlelumpy.co.uk
May 31: Mountain bike race - Lee Quarry, Lancashire
More info: http://www.brownbacksracing.co.uk/
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June 2: The Tour Series - Round 3
Woking
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 4: The Tour Series - Round 4
Peterborough
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 6: British National Trials Cup - Rnd 2
Nevis Range, Fort William, Scotland
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
June 6: Nocturne Series (Smithfield Event)
Smithfield Market, Smithfield
More Info: www.nocturneseries.com
June 7: British National Trials Championship
(riders qualified from previous day)
Nevis Range, Fort William, Scotland
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
June 7: Norwich
Ride 100 or
50 miles around
Start: Outside
the Forum, Millennium Plain,
50 mile - 7-8am
100 mile - 8-9am
Entry fee from £15
More Info: www.bike-events.com
June 7: SuP6R Six Series (Round Four)
West Calder, Scotland
More Info:www.scottishcycling.org.uk
June 7: UCI Highclere Castle MagnifiCat
Highclere Castle, Highclere Park, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN
Distances: 126 M, 77M, 46M
Fee: £17-25
More info: www.cyclegb.co.uk
June 7: Polka Dot Challenge - "Spud" Riley Memorial Gran Fondo
Woodford Community Centre, Woodford, Cheshire, SK7 1PS
Distances: 100M, 50M
Fee: £20
More info: www.polkadotchallenge.co.uk
June 7: Tour of Pembrokeshire
Folly Farm, Begelly, Pembrokeshire, SA68 0XA
Distances: 115 M, 64M
Fee: £15-20
More info: www.tourofpembrokeshire.co.uk or www.everydaycycling.co.uk
June 7: Le Terrier
Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1PJ
Distances: 80M, 45M
Fee: TBC
More info: www.le-terrier.co.uk
June 7: Reigate Sunday Sportives
Reigate College, Rushmore Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SD
Distances: 143km’ 105km, 86km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.southernsportive.com
June 9: The Tour Series - Round 5
Blackpool
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 11: The Tour Series - Round 6
Southport
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 13 - June 21: Bike Week
Bike Week is the UK's largest mass participation cycling event and provides an annual opportunity to promote cycling as a source of fitness and fun, not to mention an alternative form of transport.
Bike Week is free to enter and open to everyone - you can either take part in an event or organise one yourself, you don't have to be an experienced cyclist either, anyone can set up a Bike Week event.
More Info - http://www.bikeweek.org.uk
June 13: Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge
Newcastle Falcon Stadium, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 8AF
Distances: 100M, 62M, 31M
Fee: £20
More info: www.northernrockcyclone.co.uk
June 13: Cairngorm Mountain Classic
Caingorm Mountain Centre, Aviemore, Inverness, PH22 1RB
Distances: 96M, 49M
Fee: £35
June 13-14 - 2009 National Points Series Four Cross - Rounds 4 & 5
South West Extreme,Devon
More Info: nps4x.com
June 14: Swindon family cycling festival
10am - 4pm
Lydiard Park, Swindon
More Info: Contact - tamina.oliver@ctc.org.uk or visit www.challengeswindon.org.uk
June 14: Warminster Wobble
A day of cycling and fun events
Warminster town park, Warminster, BA12 9NR
More Info: www.warminsterwobble.co.uk/
June 14: Sheer Heaven Vs Shere Hell
25 or 50 mile rides
Surrey,
Entry Fee: £25
More Info: www.sparks.org.uk
June 14: Dragon Ride
Pencoed College, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6LG
Distances: 112M, 75M
Fee: £TBC
More info: www.dragonride.co.uk
June 14: Orchid Cycle Essex
Lake Meadows, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0AQ
Distance: 100M, 75M, 40M, 20M
Fee: £12-22
More info: www.orchid-cancer.org.uk
June 16: The Tour Series - Round 7
Stoke On Trent
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 18: The Tour Series - Round 8
TBA
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 20: Mountain Mayhem
Team and solo mountain bike endurance race at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Herefordshire, UK
More info: http://www.mayhemworld.co.uk/
June 20: Iron Mountain Sportif
Bailey Park, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Distances: 25M, 50M, 100M
Fee: £10-£100
More info: www.abergavennyfestivalofcycling.co.uk
June 20: Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge
The Ruthin School, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1EE
Distances: 150M, 100M, 70M
Fee: £30-40
More info: www.davelloydmegachallenge.com
June 20-21: Two-day fun weekend -
TykeTrial Rnd 4 & The Ben Carlile Memorial Trophy
High Wood Farm, Brimham (provisional)
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
June 20 - 21: 2009 York Cycle Show
Join
over 10,000 cyclists from across the
The
Racecourse.
More Info:www.yorkcycleshow.co.uk
June 21: Trossachs Ton
Stirling, Scotland
Distance: 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.org.uk/trossachs_ton
June 21: Circuit of The Cotswolds
Langdale Hall, Langdale Gate, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AB
Distances: 102M, 70M
More info: www.circuitofthecotswolds.org
June 23: The Tour Series - Round 9
Chester
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 25: The Tour Series - Round 10
Southend On Sea
More Info: www.tourseries.co.uk
June 25 - 28: 3 Parks Bike Ride
Endeavour’s
3 Parks Bike Ride is a challenging tour through the spectacular scenery of the
Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors to raise funds
for Endeavour’s work with disaffected young people. The route starts from Endeavour’s
Chesterfield HQ and finishes at our North East regional centre in
More Info: www.endeavour.org.uk
June 26: DHL Sprint School series
Aims to develop young track cyclists in a warm and inclusive atmosphere, using top Olympic, world and national champions as coaches.
More info: http://www.sprintschool.com/
June 27: Accrington Bikefest 2009
Shows throughout the day and opportunities to take part and learn skills from the best mountain bikers and BMX riders in the country.
Venue: Venue: Hollins Technology College, Hollins Lane, Baxenden, Accrington, BB5 2QY
10am - 3pm
More Info: Contact - Nichola Honey - Tel: 01254 356 812 or Email: generationactive@hotmail.co.uk
June 27-28th - MSC BIKES/DESCENT-GEAR NPS DH - (UCI Cat 2) - Round 3
June 27 - 28: New Balance Endurance Series (Open 12 Event)
Out West
More Info: www.openadventure.com
June 27 - June 28: The Outsider Festival (Outrider 4 Event)
Rothiemurchus Estate, near Aviemore, Scotland
An Endurance test for outsiders
More Info - http://www.outsiderfestival.co.uk
June 28: Capital to Coast Cycle Challenge
A fantastic ride taking in some breath taking scenery with plenty of food stops and unrivalled marshalling all for a great cause. Technical support is also provided
3 ride choices -
Esher, Surrey - Hove, Sussex 60 miles
Hove, Sussex - Hove, Sussex 60 mile circular route Hayward's Heath, Sussex - Hove, Sussex 30 miles
Fee: £20 for the full 60 mile ride , £15 for the 30 mile ride
More Info: http://www.capitaltocoast.org.uk/
June 28: Outsider Festival - OutRider 4 Event
Rothiemurchus Estate, near Aviemore, Scotland
Four-hour mountain bike endurance event
More Info: http://www.outsiderfestival.co.uk
June 28: Dartmoor Classic
Abbrook Park Sports & Social Club, Strap Lane, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3JB
Distances: 100 M, 62M
Fee: £25
More info: www.dartmoorclassic.co.uk or www.everydaycycling.com
June 27-28: Ride 24 – 24 hour bike relay race
Dunsfold, Surrey
Distance: 24 hours
Fee: Team of 4 = £200
More info: www.action.org.uk/ride24
June 28: Chiltern Challenge 100
Marlow, Bucks.
Distances: 100k & 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.org.uk/chiltern
June 28: White Rose Challenge
Ben Rhydding Sports Club, Coutances Way, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8AW
Distances: 182km, 130km, 80km
Fee: £25
More info: www.whiterosechallenge.co.uk
June 28: Chiltern Challenge
Marlow Rugby Club, Riverwoods Drive, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1QU
Distances: 100M, 100km
Fee: £25
More info: www.chilternchallenge.org
June 28: Phoenix Sportive: The Divis Challenge
Belfast, Northern Ireland
More Info: www.phoenix-sportive.co.uk
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July 4 - 5 - Pearce Cycles Downhill Series 2009- Round 3
RHYD-Y-FELIN, Nr. Llangynog, Powys
More Info: www.pearcecycles.co.uk
July 4 - National Points Series Four Cross- Round 6
Redhill, Gloucestershire
More Info: nps4x.com
July 4: SuP6R Six Series (Round 5)
Aberdeen, Scotland
More Info: www.scottishcycling.org.uk
July 4: Tour of Exmoor
Porlock Village Hall, Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8HY
Distances: 103M, 85M
Fee: £23
More info: www.tourofexmoor.com
July 5 : British Heart Foundation Worcester Family Bike Ride
Reg opens from 8am, mass start between 10 - 10.30am
Starts and Finishes at the Worcester Race Course
Routes: 32 and 48 miles
Fee: pre event £10 for adults and £5 for children. More on the day
More Info: www.bhf.org.uk/worcester or call 0800 169 3672
July 5: The Merlin Ride
National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG
Distances: 112M, 70M, 50M
Fee: £18-25
More info: www.merlincycletours.co.uk or www.everydaycycling.com
July 5: Wyre Forest Stinger
Stourport Sports Centre, Kingsway, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0AA
Distances: 99M, 62M, 17M
Fee: £10-20
More info: www.wyreforeststinger.co.uk
July 5: Wantage Sunday Sportive
Letcombe Regis Village Hall, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, Oxfordshire
Distances: 142km, 112km, 66km
Fee: TBC
More info:www.southernsportive.com
July 5: New Forest Road Challenge
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0QA
Distances: 150km, 100km, 50km
Fee: £7-15
July 12: British National Trials Cup - Rnd 3
Blackpool, North Shore Moon Rocks
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
July 12: Porkpies & Potholes’ CiCLE Challenge Rides
King Edward VII Sports Centre, Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1DR
Distances: 112M, 62M, 19M
Fee: £15-20
More info: www.cicleclassic.co.uk
July 12: The Devil Ride
Sennybridge Ranges, Nr Brecon, Powys, Wales
Distances: 62M, 100M
Fee: £25
More info: www.devilride.co.uk
July 12: Southern Uplands Sportive - The Radar Ride
Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway ML12 6UN
Distances: 40, 65 or 105 miles
Fee: £27.00
More Info: www.sus8events.co.uk
July 12: The Seventy70
Woodgreen Village Hall, Woodgreen (New Forest), Hampshire
Distance: 70 miles/70km/35km
Fee: £5 adult, £3 U18 and Over 60
More info: www.salisburyroadclub.org.uk
July 17: DHL Sprint School series
Aims to develop young track cyclists in a warm and inclusive atmosphere, using top Olympic, world and national champions as coaches.
More info: http://www.sprintschool.com/
July 19: Two Moors 100 (sportiv) and fun ride
North Devon Leisure Centre, Barnstaple, North Devon
More Info: www.twomoors100.co.uk
July 19: Surrey 100
Guildford, Surrey
Distance: 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.org.uk/surrey100
July 19: The Anthony Maynard Sportive
Theale Green School, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 5DA
Distances: 190km, 105km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.readingcyclingclub.com
July 19: Roses Round
Tosside Village Hall, Tosside, Long Preston, Lancashire
Distances: 75M, 35M
Fee: £15
More info: www.epicevents.org
July 19: White Rose Classic
Otley, West Yorkshire
Distances: 115 M, 83M, 50M
Fee: TBC
More info: www.whiteroseclassic.co.uk
July 25: Tour of the Black Mountains
Pen Y Dre Farm, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Monmouthshire, NP7 8DH
Distances: 115M, 90M
Fee: £23
More info: www.touroftheblackmountains.com
July 25 - 26: Pearce Cycles Downhill Series 2009- Round 4
KINNERTON, Nr. Knighton, Powys
More Info: www.pearcecycles.co.uk
July 25 - 26: New Balance Endurance Series (Open 24 Event)
Up North
More Info - www.openadventure.com
July 26: Cheshire Plains and Peaks Charity Sportive
Start: Appleton, Warrington
Distances: 160km, 100km, 25km
Fee: £30 (includes donation/sponsorship)
More info: www.stroccos.org.uk or Ian on 01909 484734 evenings
July 26: Richardson’s Rumble Sportive
Start: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Distances: 100mile; 10 mile
Fee: £25
More info: www.wheelsinwheelscc.com
July 26: TykeTrial Rnd 5
Cockhill Lead Mines (provisional)
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
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August 1: Rapha Condor Blackpool Sportive
Blackpool, FY4 1RW
More Info: http://www.raphacondor.cc/news/the-rapha-condor-blackpool-sportive
August 1: Nocturne Series (Blackpool Event)
Blackpool
More Info: www.nocturneseries.com
August 2: Pendle Pedal
Rolls Royce Sports Ground, Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5RU
Distances: 160km, 100km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.pennineevents.co.uk
August 9 - 2009 National Points Series Four Cross-
PORC, Kent
More Info - nps4x.com
August 7: DHL Sprint School series
Aims to develop young track cyclists in a warm and inclusive atmosphere, using top Olympic, world and national champions as coaches.
More info: http://www.sprintschool.com/
August 8 - 9: Endura Sleepless in the Saddle
Catton Park, Walton-On-Trent
More info: www.provelosupportuk.co.uk/
August 9: The Ryedale Rumble
North York Moors
Distances: 180k, 130k, 92k
Fee: £26
More info: ryedalerumble.co.uk
August 9: Forest of Arden
Warwick
Distances: 100k & 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.org.uk/foa
August 9: Wild Edric
SPARC Centre, Brampton Rd, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AY
Distances: 100M, 70M
Fee: £28
August 14: DHL Sprint School series
Aims to develop young track cyclists in a warm and inclusive atmosphere, using top Olympic, world and national champions as coaches.
More info: http://www.sprintschool.com/
August 15/16 - MSC BIKES/DESCENT-GEAR NPS DH - Round 4
Carlton Bank
More Info: www.NPSDH.com
August 15 - 22: Gore Bike Wear TransWales
7 Day MTB Stage Challenge, Wales
More Info: www.mtbtransuk.co.uk/
August 16: British National Trials Cup - Rnd 4
Distances: To be confirmed
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
August 16: Woodcote Sunday Sportive
Woodcote Village Hall, Reading Road, Woodcote, RG8 0QY, Oxfordshire
Distances: 122km, 95km, 75km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.southernsportive.com
August 23: Scottish Borders Cyclo-Sportive
Teviotdale Leisure Centre, Mansfield Road, Hawick, Borders, TD9 8AG
Distances: 160km, 60km
Fee: £25
More info: www.hamishdsmith.co.uk
August 16: York 100
York
Distance: 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.org.uk/york100
August 29 -30: West Cork Bike Festival
Clashnacrona Woods, near Dunmanway town, West Cork
Something for everyone, from families to downhill mountain bike racers!
More Info: www.westcorkbikefest.com
August 30: Action 100
Bristol/Bath – London
Distance: 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action100ride.org.uk
August 30: Burgess Hill Rumble
Oakmeeds Community College, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA
Distances: 95M, 65M, 43M, 20M
Fee: £10-25
More info: www.srs-events.cc
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September 2 - 3: Gaelforce Cycle West
24hr Mountain Bike Challenge and the Worlds first 24hr Road Bike Challenge.
Co. Mayo, Ireland
More Info: www.gaelforcecyclewest.com
September 5: Exmoor Bike Marathon
Saturday 5th September
Reg opens from 5am, mass start from 6am
Venue: Starts and Finishes at Porlock in the recreation Ground
Routes: 12.5, 25, 50, 75 & 100 KM challenge across Exmoor National Park
Fee: £33.00 (Adult) under 16's not permitted
More Info: www.bhf.org.uk/exmoor or call 0800 169 3672
September 5: SuP6R Six Series (Round Six)
Wanlockhead, Scotland
More Info: www.scottishcycling.org.uk
September 5: Bealach Mor Challenge
Kinlochewe, Ross-shire,
Distance: 93M
Fee: £35
More info: www.handsonevents.co.uk
September 5 - 6: Marshfield Cycle Challenge
Marshfiel
Distances: 20 & 40 mile road routes, 10km time trial, 20 mile XC ride with option of safer 7km route for children. You can even attempt an MX track!
More Info: www.pappafund.co.uk
September 5 -6: Pearce Cycles Downhill Series 2009- Round 5
BUCKNELL, Nr. Craven Arms,Shropshire
More Info: www.pearcecycles.co.uk
September 6: TykeTrial Rnd 6
Back Cowm Quarry (provisional)
September 6: Manchester
Cycle on
this great century ride along beautiful country lanes through a wide sweep of
100km – 7-8am
100 mile – 8-9am
Fee: from £15
More Info: www.bike-events.com
September 6: Tour of the Cornfields 2009 Cyclo-Cross Sportive
South Cambridgeshire
Distance: 55-60 Miles
More Info: www.riderhq.com
September 6: The Cumberland Challenge
William Howard School, Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR
Distance: 105M
Fee: TBC
More info: www.thecumberlandchallenge.co.uk
September 13: 2009 National Points Series Four Cross - Round 8
Chicksands, Bedforshire
More Info - nps4x.com
September 13:
Distance: 50 or 100 miles
Fee: From £15
More Info: www.bike-events.com
September 13: Finn MacCool
Belfast – Coleraine
Distance: 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.org.uk/finn_mccool
September 13: Southern Sportive
Churchers College, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4AS
Distance: 155km, 121km, 71km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.southernsportive.com
September 13: Circuit of Kent
Sevenoaks Prep School, Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0JU
Distance: 140km, 80km
Fee: £30
More info: www.kentcyclosportive.co.uk
September 13: Trans Cambrian Cyclo Sportive
Rhayader, Powys
Distance: 140km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.clivepowell-mtb.co.uk
September 19 - 27: Isle Of Wight Cycling Festival
A wide variety of events and guided routes through 200 miles of cycling routes.
More Info: www.sunseaandcycling.com
September 19: The Rio Tinto Alcan Big Ben Nevis Triathlon
Fort William, Scotland
1.9km open water swim, 90km mountain bike ride followedf by a 21km fell run up and back down Ben Nevis, the
Fee: TBA
More Info: www.nofussevents.co.uk
September 20: Blast MTB Enduro
Edge of Salisbury Plain
Distance: 100km, 75km, 50km or 25km
Fee: from £12
More Info: www.spambiking.co.uk
September 20: Essex 100
Chelmsford, Essex
Distance: 100 miles
Fee: £25
More info: www.action.otg.uk/essex100
September 19-20: Cycle Cairngorms Sportive
Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore, PH22 1QU
Distance: 54M, 120M
Fee: £150-£300 (minimum sponsorship)
More info: www.cyclecairngorms.org
September 26: Tour of Dartmoor
River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, Devon , TQ13 7NP
Distances: 103M, 82M,
Fee: £27
More info: www.tourofdartmoor.com
September 25-28: Build Moore - Cancer Research UK charity bike ride
A stunning three-day charity bike
ride from
Route: 200 miles (323km)
Entrants must be 18 or over
More Info: www.buildmoore.org
September 26: Brighton 100/50
This is a
new ride for 2009, with a choice of 100 or 50 miles starting and finishing on
the seafront near
Start – Hove
Lawns, Kingsway,
Distances - 100 & 50 miles
Fee: From £15
More Info: www.bike-events.com
September 26/27- MSC BIKES/DESCENT-GEAR NPS DH - Round 5
Caersws
More Info: www.NPSDH.com
September 26: Ullapool Sportives
Ullapool, Ross-shire
Distances: 130M, 65M
Fee: £35
More info: www.handsonevents.co.uk
September 27: Forest
of Dean Enduro
Forest of Dean, England
Distance: 10 mile circuit, choose between 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps
More Info: www.rdfcc.org.uk
September 27: Test Challenge
Wyke Down, Picket Piece, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6LX
Distance: 150km, 100km, 50km, 25km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.testvalleytour.com
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October 4: Autumn Epic Cycle
Knighton Community Hall. Knighton, Powys
Distances: 93M, 70M
Fee: £25
More info: www.autumnepic.co.uk
October 4: British Heart Foundation Coventry Family Ride
Sunday 4th October
Reg opens from 8am, mass start between 10 - 10.30am
Venue: Starts and Finishes at the Coombe Abbey
Routes: 30 and 50 miles
Fee: pre event £10 for adults and £5 for children. More on the day
More Info: www.bhf.org.uk/coventry or call 0800 169 3672
October 4: Bike Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX
Distances: TBC
Fee: TBC
More info: www.blenheimpalace.com
October 4: British National Trials Cup - Rnd 5
Shipley Glen, Baildon, West Yorkshire
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
October 4: Ride of the Falling Leaves
Herne Hill Velodrome, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9HD
Distances: 80km, 110km
Fee: £15
More info: www.dulwichparagon.com
October 9-18: Cowalfest
Scottish festival featuring mountain biking guided rides including ladies-only and night rides
Location: Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, Scotland
Distances: Various
Fee: £4 for each event
More info: Cowalfest.org
October 10 - 11: 24seven Challenge
24seven is the ultimate adventure challenge, a unique experience for individuals and teams of three.
You've got 24 hours to complete 7 challenges that will test your mental dexterity as well as physical fitness, working towards 1 goal - to raise funds for children with cancer.
Location: Banks
of Lake Windermere, The
October 11: Ibbo's Cake Quest Bike Ride
Location: Walton On The Hill Community Centre, Breech Lane, Tadworth, KT20 7SN
Distance: 15km; 60km; 110km; 150km
Fee: £10 advance (£15 on the day)
More Info: www.johnibbotsonfund.com
October 18: TykeTrial Rnd 7
Harden Moor, Keighley
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
October 24: Tour of the Peak
Peak District
Distances: 100M, 70M
Fee: £28
October 25: Stevenage
Challenge Ride
Distance: 100km
Fee: £6
More Info:www.stevenagectc.org.uk
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November 1: Seeds Cycling, Reliability Ride
November 1: Exmoor Beast
Wimbleball Lake, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9NW
Distances: 100M, 100km
Fee: TBC
More info: www.exmoorbeast.org
November 20: BTF Annual Meeting
British Cycling HQ, Manchester
More Info: www.biketrialuk.co.uk
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