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Our view of the world, from the saddle.

50-100km

38 articles
Marmolada
50-100km7 Nov 2023

Lady Marmolada

Everyone has heard of the Maratona, a 140k epic sportive starting and finishing in the mountain village of Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites.

TO THE OLD CAPITAL
100km+8 Sep 2023

TO THE OLD CAPITAL

A journey from the current capital to Winchester, which was the capital of England under Alfred the Great. This road ride promises to take you through some lesser-known Surrey and...

POCKETS OF GREEN
50-100km26 Aug 2023

POCKETS OF GREEN

Cycle through some of London's greenest spaces this summer. Laced with many an opportunity for a picnic in the park, this route sees you through the grandest, Richmond, Bushy, Hyde...

Chiltern Ridgeway
50-100km11 Nov 2022

CHILTERN AND RIDGEWAY LOOP

GRAVEL 58KM 700M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in Henley-on-Thames, this ride explores some of the highlights of the Chiltern Hills. Taking in the Judges...

A group of cyclist Riding through Richmond park
50-100km14 Oct 2022

INSIDE OUT AUTUMN ROUTE

GRAVEL 66 KM 112M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The Autumn Inside Out route promises to introduce even the most experienced navigators to a ride that spans lesser...

Holkam beach cycling route
50-100km7 Oct 2022

Holkham and Stiffkey stores

Taking in the twisting roads and beautiful Norfolk countryside this is a great route to, ironically, unwind on. Follow the coastal road, taking in one of the UK's...

Bolton Abbey Loop
50-100km30 Sep 2022

Bolton Abbey Loop

ROAD 96.0KM 1,380M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending at Bolton Abbey this ride takes you through the twisting lanes of the Yorkshire Dales. Make sure...

Elan Valley Reservoir
50-100km2 Sep 2022

Elan Valley Reservoirs

GRAVEL 80 KM 1200M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in the quaint Welsh town Rhayader this gravel loop explores sections of the Trans Cambrian Way...

Glasgow to Edinburgh off road
50-100km19 Aug 2022

Glasgow to Edinburgh off road

Starting in Glasgow head along the Forth and Clyde Canal path, before joining the Union Canal, and cycle over the impressive Avon aqueduct. Nearing Edinburgh you will come across...

The Old Man of Coniston
50-100km15 Jul 2022

The Old Man of Coniston

This punchy loop starts and ends in Ambleside. Taking you along part of Lake Windermere and Coniston. Have your camera at the ready to take in the spectacular views and...

Lake Annecy- Le Semnoz+ Col de le Forclaz
50-100km7 Jul 2022

Lake Annecy- Le Semnoz+ Col de le Forclaz

Starting and ending in Annecy this ride promises outstanding mountain and lake views. On your ride keep an eye out for a lovely café called La Baratte in Leschaux...

Lake Como Circuit
50-100km24 Jun 2022

Lake Como Circuit

Starting in Menaggio follow the lake road to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Como, and idle through the quaint villages along the way. Take in Lake Lugano on the Italian...

LANDS END LOOP
50-100km1 Jun 2022

LANDS END LOOP

This punchy cornish loop starts and ends in Penzance. This route will take you along the famous cornish coastline. Take a picture at the famous Land's End signpost and...

RIDE THE NEW FOREST
50-100km1 Apr 2022

RIDE THE NEW FOREST

Starting and ending in Lydnthurst, in the New Forest National Park, this route takes you through constantly changing landscapes. You will follow a section of the Fritham off-road...

CANTERBURY COASTAL Loop
50-100km16 Feb 2022

CANTERBURY COASTAL CANTER

Escape the city for the perfect day out along the coast of Kent. Starting in Canterbury you make your way to Whitstable along the Crab and Wrinkle Way....

Finding Common Ground
50-100km14 Jan 2022

Finding Common Ground

Ride out to explore Wisley, Ockham, Oxchott and Esher Commons - crossing the abandoned runway at Wisley Airfield.

There's Gold In Them There Hills.
50-100km31 Dec 2021

There's Gold In Them There Hills.

This route takes in the best gravel tracks and gorgeous views that Surrey has to offer from Leith Hill, Newlands Corner, and more.

Puncheur 2021
50-100km15 Oct 2021

Puncheur 2021

The challenge of Puncheur is not a long list of nasty climbs, neither is it mega-endurance. The challenge is to keep up a good tempo along rolling roads...

To Brighton!
50-100km23 Jul 2021

To Brighton and Back!

A quick route to Brighton via Ditchling Beacon. Taking in the North and South Downs climbs, this ride is varied with rolling, lumpy and fast sections.

Weare Street
50-100km11 Jun 2021

Weare Street

The ancient road of Weare Street near Ockley is a beautiful and tranquil highlight to this flowing ride through Surrey.

Rhododendrons
50-100km11 Jun 2021

She Bangs The 'drons

This is a wonderful ride starting in South Manchester and heading into the Peak District to see the rhododendrons, quiet lanes, lovely scenery.

To Kings Langley!
50-100km28 May 2021

To Kings Langley!

This route follows the towpath through some of the shadier areas of North London. Pick your way between fisherman and walkers past Watford to Kings Langley - beyond even...

Pearson's Rutland Classic
50-100km14 May 2021

Pearson's Rutland Classic

A lovely 3-hour road ride from Cafe Ventoux, a well-known cycling Cafe in Leicestershire

Wighty-Tighty Lefty-Loosey
50-100km23 Apr 2021

Wighty-Tighty Lefty-Loosey

This route takes you out to the Wild West Wight. These trails offer breath-taking views and lung-busting climbs, paired with coastal cycle paths and scenic Island villages.

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