During a landmark year for the Haute Route in 2018 both of the flagship 7-day events in Europe are returning with revamped and rejuvenated courses that are sure to please amateur riders from across the globe.
News
New Venue Announced for 4th Annual Dragon Tour
Born from the famous Dragon Ride L'Etape Wales by Le Tour de France, the Dragon Tour offers two or three days of spectacular stage riding. In 2018, the Dragon Tour will take place from brand new venue, the Glanusk Estate in the heart of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales.
Experience Red Bull Timelaps with brand new racing team TEKKERZ
The first ever edition of Red Bull Timelaps saw 536 riders take full advantage of the clocks going back by racing over a whopping 25 hours. In the world's longest one-day road cycling race, riders pushed their physical and mental limits by racing through the night on a 6.6km closed circuit within the stunning Windsor Great Park.
New Cambridgeshire Bike Show by Golazo Launched at Tour of Cambridgeshire
Golazo Cycling Ltd are launching the new Cambridgeshire Bike Show at the Tour of Cambridgeshire (ToC) between Friday 1st June to Sunday 3rd June 2018. For the previous three years at ToC, we've had an EXPO for riders and spectators to wander around, view new products / services and make purchases - Not always last-minute items either!
P&P World Cycling Revival at Iconic Herne Hill Velodrome Launches for June 2018
The P&P World Cycling Revival has been revelaved to an audience in London, with the event being billed as the greatest celebration of the bicycle the world has ever seen. The World Cycling Revival, held 14th-16th June 2018, will be a high-end heritage sporting, music and lifestyle festival celebrating 200 years of the bicycle.
2018 Cotswold Spring Classic Entries Open Today
Entry for the ever popular, early season sportive, the Cotswold Spring Classic, supporting Against Breast Cancer is due to open at 9am on Wednesday morning (8th November). 2018 will be the tenth edition of the Spring Classic, and the event will once again be supporting Against Breast Cancer, who themselves are celebrating their 25th anniversary.
Yorkshire Bank Bike Library Scheme Only One in UK to be Shortlisted for International Award
The Yorkshire Bank Bike Library scheme has been revealed as a finalist for an international award - the only UK scheme to be shortlisted. The Peace and Sport Awards is an annual ceremony rewarding organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to peace, dialogue and social stability in the world - through sport.
Dragon Ride L'Etape Wales Inspires Book on South Wales Hill Cycling
Well known cyclist and author of the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs books, Simon Warren, has created an EXCLUSIVE guide to the hills of South Wales that feature on the route of the iconic Dragon Ride L'Etape Wales by Le Tour de France cycling event.
Le Loop Introduces "Team Marie" to Encourage Women as Entries go on Sale
La Loops will soon be ready for sign up from 9am on Wednesday 1st November and there's never been a better time for women to ride the Tour de France route with Le Loop and 10 Loops to choose from.
Another Great Weston Ride Beckons
Entry is open for next year's Great Weston Ride and, following on from another very successful outing this year, the expectation is that 2018 will see a record number of entries for the ninth year running.
Windsor Great Park hosts Inaugural Red Bull Timelaps
The inaugural edition of Red Bull Timelaps took place this weekend, seeing 536 riders take full advantage of the clocks going back by racing over 25 hours. In the world's longest one-day road cycling race, riders pushed their physical and mental limits by racing through the night on a 6.6km closed circuit within the stunning Windsor Great Park.
Kinesis UK CrossBones event hits the South Downs this November
The Kinesis UK Gravelcross Series moves to the South Downs on November 11th for CrossBones; a new event on home territory for the Sussex based brand.The South Downs means big hills, fantastic views and wide open countryside, and, starting from Patching near Worthing, CrossBones takes you on a formidable loop around the southern slopes of the downs ridge.
North East Cycling Festival Has Uncertain Future
The Cyclone Festival of Cycling is the North-East's biggest cycling event and one of the best-loved and longest running cycling festivals in the UK. However, it faces an uncertain future unless a new headline sponsor can be found.
HotChillee Launch Gravel Adventure in the Atlas Mountains
If you love new and varied terrain, stunning scenery, culture and cuisine in parts not normally accessible, then this adventure is for you. Explore a mixture of road riding, gravel tracks, mountain trails and single track in the highest mountains of North Africa and discover the wonderful freedom of a gravel bike.
HotChillee Announce Their Dolomites Alpine Challenge
The HotChillee Dolomites will follow the same event format as the Alpine Challenge with our experienced support crew, meticulous event planning and renowned HotChillee hospitality we will arrange everything so that all you have to do is ride.
