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Our favourite cycling events for 2014

January 15, 2025
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With cycling rising in popularity over the past few years there are heaps more events to get involved in, and loads more women getting out there and enjoying the sport.

Whatever your level there is an event for you, so get inspired and join the cycling revolution.

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The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Cycle

Event type: 25 or 50 mile road ride, or 3 mile family cycle
Date: 23 March
Locations: London, Glasgow, Manchester
Details: Sport Relief is back with hundreds of running, swimming and cycling events across the UK, including events at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. All events take place over the weekend 21-23 March, with the cycle rides happening on the Sunday.

The London Cycle

Tough 25 and 50-mile routes that start and finish at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, plus a 3-mile Family Cycle in the park grounds.

The Glasgow Cycle

Tough 25 and 50-mile routes, from the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome to Tollcross Park, where the 3-mile Family Cycle takes place.

The Manchester Cycle

Tough 25 and 50-mile routes that start and finish at Old Trafford football stadium, where the 3-mile Family Cycle takes place.

More info: sportrelief.com/event-info

DIVA@ Warwickshire

Event type: 38, 64 or 103 mile road cycle
Date: 27 April
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Details: The DIVA@ charity bike ride series has seven events during 2014. We’ve chosen to feature this scenic route in Warwickshire as it’s the first in the series but, there are events in several UK locations, April through to September.

With a choice of three distances, there is an event for everyone from newbies to experienced riders. This event explores Shakespeare’s county, passing through picturesque villages and the stunning scenery of Stratford-upon-Avon out through Warwickshire. All the route options are open to women and men but Diva really wants to make an impact on the 38 mile women-only wave, so gather your friends and get ready to jump in the saddle.

More info: www.action.org.uk/diva

Macmillan Cycletta @ Wiggle Dragon Ride

Event type: 45km road cycling event
Date: 8 June
Location: Port Talbot, Wales
Details: Macmillan Cycletta is the UK ’s leading series of women-only bike rides and is supported by Olympic Gold Medalist Victoria Pendleton. In our Women-Only feature, we featured one of the classic Cycletta rides, but this event is slightly more challenging and takes place as part of the UK ’s most prestigious sportive (cycle ride event), the Wiggle Dragon Ride near Port Talbot, Wales.

The 45km route is slightly hillier than the usual Macmillan Cycletta rides and provides a perfect platform for those wishing to work towards a larger more challenging sportive, whilst still ensuring all the usual camaraderie that Macmillan Cycletta rides provide.

More info: humanrace.co.uk

Daisy Chain Bike Events

Event type: Mountain Bike off-road (non-competitive)
Date: 10-11 June
Location: Builth Wells, Wales
Details: If mountain biking is more your thing, then this women’s event might fit the bill. Set in the glorious Mid Wales countryside, Daisy Chain events are designed to encourage women to try an event in a friendly and non-competitive environment. The rides are suitable for all women with a basic level of fitness and skill. Last year several of the participants were completely new to biking off road and some were semi pros, so there’s a great mix of riders.

The event takes place over two days with mountain biking skills classes, mechanic skills, demo bikes, tea and cake, sports massage and fun for the kids on the Saturday.

Followed by a choice of 15K, 20K, 30K or 40K routes on Sunday. All rides are off road with diversions around the technical tracks for those who want them. There is a feed stop on top of the hill which provides all your usual energy products, plus tea, coffee and homemade cake.

More info: daisychainbikeevents.co.uk

London to Brighton Bike Rides

Event type: Road and off-road
Date: 15 June, 12 July, 20 September
Location: Starts in London
Details: The iconic London to Brighton cycle ride is best known for its massively popular daytime ride in June, but did you know you can also ride the route through the night or off-road too?

The classic London to Brighton

Date: 15 June
Ride the legendary 54 mile journey from the busy capital, through breathtaking country lanes and finishing on the beautiful Brighton seafront.

London to Brighton Night

Date: 12-13 July

Starting with the hustle and bustle of London as your backdrop, you’ll ride 60 miles through sleepy country lanes on your way to the South Downs. Get those pedals turning up Devil’s Dyke, and enjoy riding into the sunrise towards Brighton Beach.

London to Brighton Off-Road

Date: 20 September

This ride is a challenging and testing 75-mile route that mixes cycle path, single track cycling and forest paths. Don’t worry if technical riding is not your thing, the challenge is more about endurance than anything else.

More info: www.bhf.org.uk

UK END2END - Land’s End to John O’Groats Cycle

Event type: Epic road cycle challenge
Date: 31 August - 10 September 2024
Location: Land’s End, Cornwall to John O’Groats, Scotland
Details: Fancy taking on an epic challenge in 2014? Then how about 980 miles, over nine days, spanning three countries! This is the ultimate cycling challenge.

You will be raising funds for the charity of your choice, whilst experiencing the very best cycling that Britain has to offer. You will ride over 100 miles per day on a fully signed, marshalled route. All meals, a tented village, professional bike mechanics, physios and event doctor are provided.

NB:This is an epic once in a lifetime experience, so should not be undertaken lightly. Action Challenge also offer training rides, nutritional support and a pre-event briefing. It costs £299 to register for the challenge and there is a minimum sponsorship target of £3,500 or a mixed-fundraising target of £1,800 + a personal contribution of £700.

More info: www.actionchallenge.com

Danielle Sellwood, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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