Routes and Rides

Routes and Rides

Cycling on the Cinder Track

14 family-friendly UK bike rides to try, with ice cream stops included

Our favourite traffic-free, easy and fun bike rides to enjoy with kids
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ROUBAIX, FRANCE - APRIL 07: Jan Ghyselinck of Belgium and Cofidis takes a shower in the famous Paris-Roubaix showers after the 2013 Paris - Roubaix race from Compiegne to Roubaix on April 7, 2013 in Roubaix, France. The 111th Paris - Roubaix race is 254km long and contains 27 sections of cobblestones. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Why a wash in Roubaix's showers is one of cycling's treasured institutions

The Roubaix Velodrome's showers are a relic of cycling's bygone days that should be celebrated
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On top of Dyfi bike park

I rode Atherton's first eMTB with the new 1,500W DJI motor – and it was intense

The S.170E is Atherton's first electric mountain bike
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Dalby is one of the biggest trail centres in England, so you won't be bored

Taking your MTB out this Easter weekend? These are the best trail centres in England

What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
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Rider descending hard-packed berm at Cwmcarn.

10 of the best trail centres in Wales

What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
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Cyclists on the Isle of Wight, England

Stay at home in 2026 – these 10 British islands are perfect for your cycling summer holiday

Escape the rat race with these essential island rides
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Female road cyclist in blue

How big is your cluster? Why you need to try this addictive cycling craze

Tile hunting, or tile bagging, could become your new obsession, but what is it and how do you get started?
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Lone cyclist riding country road in Rutland

Why England's smallest (and happiest) county is a hidden gem for cyclists

Rutland hides a treasure trove of striking landscapes and quiet roads. Mark Bailey embarks on a 100km loop
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How do you get the motivation to ride a punishing ultra race? This veteran cyclist knows, so he started his own series

We speak to Race Across Series creator Arnaud Manzanini about the transcendental joys of an ultra
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Bealach Mor

I’ve ridden every climb worth talking about in Scotland and these are the 5 best

Simon Warren shares his favourite ascents in Scotland
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Sportive on moor with Rouvy overlay

The UK's best sportives: these events will make 2026 a year to remember

We share our top picks for UK sportives in 2026
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Sportive on bridge with Rouvy overlay

Europe's 10 best cycling events: stay motivated with these epic rides

The best cycling events from across Europe, including the Mallorca 312, Paris-Roubaix Challenge and Gran Fondo Mont Ventoux
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Gravel race with Rouvy banner

13 best gravel races in the UK: these are the off-road events you need to know about

BikeRadar rounds up the top gravel events happening in the UK this year
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Adrian Miles of Cycling Plus riding in Tenerife

Why this Spanish island and playground of the pros should be your next winter destination

With year-round sun and high-altitude climbs, Tenerife is road cycling heaven
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A group of mountain bikers on a hill overlooking Adelaide

This Australian city is a gravel rider's paradise – and the wine isn't bad either

Your destination guide to Adelaide, Australia
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The summit of Mont Ventoux in Provence, France

This road cycling paradise also offers a near-infinite supply of gravel and MTB trails

Your destination guide to Provence, France
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Nine tips to conquer the Rapha Festive 500 this year

9 tips to conquer the Rapha Festive 500

How to tick off 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
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Gravel riding in Oslo, Norway

You need to visit this capital of cool where world-class gravel riding and nature collide

Your destination guide to Oslo, Norway
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Two riders night riding

5 reasons you need to try night riding this winter, from sharpening your skills to meditative climbs

Heading out on the bike after dark can unlock all sorts of benefits – here's why you should give it a go
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Two men on top of hill in darkness and backlit.

Riding at night can change your whole perception of mountain biking – here are my tips

Conquer the dark abyss of winter with style, confidence and a big front light
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MATLOCK, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Jonathan Allen of Cowley Road Condors CC competes in the men's senior open during the National Hillclimb Championships on October 26, 2025 in Matlock, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

The 2025 National Hill Climb Championship was perfect – all bike races will be judged against it

Matlock CC’s promotion on Bank Road set a new standard for what domestic racing in the UK can be, cementing the National Championship’s status as the most important road event on the calendar
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Tom Marvin, mountain biker, riding down Mount Etna in Scilly

I rode an MTB down one of the world's most active volcanoes weeks before it erupted – here's what happened

Tom Marvin finds out what it’s like to carve turns amid the ash and rocks of Mount Etna
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lone cyclist riding in Bealach-na-Ba - Scottish Highlands

6 brilliant climbs that should be in the Tour of Britain (but never have been)

For many reasons, these icons have never made it onto the route of Britain's biggest bike race
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The best places for family-friendly mountain biking in the UK – read our comprehensive trail centre guide

Where to take your family cycling on traffic-free forest trails in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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