Planning to enter a mountain bike marathon or ride a sportive or two in 2010 but don't know where to start? Here's a rundown of some of the major events taking place this year.
It's by no means comprehensive yet - please send us details of your event.
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If we've missed your event, let us know the details by emailing us at bikeradar@bikeradar.com. Please email details using the following format:
Date + Event Name:
Location:
Distances:
Fee:
More info:
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March 6: Southern Trail Ride
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Distances: 12-35 miles
More info: http://www.trailbreak.co.uk
March 19-21: Vigo Bike Contest
Location: Vigo, Spain
More info: : http://www.evencia.com/vigobikecontest/
March 21: Wiggle Super Series - March Muddy Madness
Location: Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, Nr Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4HS.
Distances: 23-28/30-36 miles
More Info: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
March 27: Southern Trail Ride
Location:Duncton, West Sussex
Distances: 12-35 miles
More info: http://www.trailbreak.co.uk
March 28: The Cheshire Cat Sportive
Location: Cheshire, England
Distances: 100, 67, 45M
Fee: £28/ £28/ £10
More info: http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?option=event_detail&event_id=11
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April 4: Nutcracker Northern XC MTB Series Round One
Location: Camp Hill,
More Info: www.nutcrackermtb.co.uk
April 4: Innerleithen Trailquest
Location: Innerleithen, Scottish Borders
Distances: 1 ½ hour or 3 hour events can be chosen
Fee: Under 21: solo (£8), pair (£15), TQA member: Solo (£10), Pair (£18), Associate TQA Member: solo (£12), pair (£20), Family (1 adult/ 1 child) £15
More Info: www.trailquest-scotland.com
April 10: British Downhill series round 1
Location: Rheola, South Wales
More info: http://www.britishdownhillseries.com/Homepage.html
April 11: 2010 Muc Off 8 Hour MTB Enduro
Location: Pippingford Park Nr Nutley East Sussex
Distance: 8 Hours on 8 mile MTB Laps
Fee: £40
More info: www.votwo.co.uk
April 18: Midlands XC - round 1
Location: Hanchurch Woods, Stoke-on-Trent
More info: www.xcracer.com
April 18: Wiggle Super Series - New Forest Spring Sportive
Location: Brockenhurst, Hampshire. SO42 7ZE
Distances: 83miles / 56 miles
More Info: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
April 23: Mountain Bike World Cup round in Yorkshire
Location: Dalby Forest, Yorkshire
More info: http://new.britishcycling.org.uk/mtbworld-2010
April 24: Southern Trail Ride
Location:Princes Risborough, Bucks
Distances: 12-35 miles
More info: http://www.trailbreak.co.uk
April 24: Summit Go Ride Youth MTB Ride
Location: Risborough School , Princess Risborough, Buckinghamshire
Distance: 24km
More Info: http://www.trailbreak.co.uk/southern_100s/index.php?go=eventinfo&event_id=294
April 24: Summit Sixty-Five MTB Enduro
Location: Risborough School , Princess Risborough, Buckinghamshire
Distance: 65km
More Info: http://www.trailbreak.co.uk/southern_100s/index.php?go=eventinfo&event_id=294
April 24: UDHC (Urban Downhill Charity Event)
Location: University of Plymout, Devon, UK
More Info: Email udhc@live.co.uk or visit www.woodlandriders-racing.co.uk
April 24: Wiggle Super Series - Ups & Downs MTB Ride
Location: Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking Surrey, RH5 6AA
Distances: 23-28 / 36-42 miles
More Info: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
April 25: Wiggle Super Series - Ups & Downs Sportive
Location: Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking Surrey, RH5 6AA
Distances: 101miles / 70 miles / 45 miles
More Info: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
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May 2: Wiggle Super Series - Jurassic Beast
Location: Bovington Tank Museum, Bovington, BH20 6JG
Distances: 66miles / 101 miles
More Info: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
May 2: Forest of Dean Sportive
Location: Forest of Dean, England
Distances: 85M
Fee: £25
More info: http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/FOD/forest_of_dean_spring_classic_cycling_sportive.html
May 2: Glentress Trailquest
Location: Glentress, Scottish Borders
Distances: 1 ½ hour or 3 hour events can be chosen
Fee: Under 21: solo (£8), pair (£15), TQA member: Solo (£10), Pair (£18), Associate TQA Member: solo (£12), pair (£20), Family (1 adult/ 1 child) £15
More Info: www.trailquest-scotland.com
May 2: Drumlanrig Tearfund Challenge
Location: Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfries, Scotland, DG3 4AG
Distances: 82M, 44M, 40M
Fee: £25
More info: www.drumlanrigchallenge.btik.com
May 8: Southern Trail Ride
Location:Duncton, West Sussex
Distances: 12-62 miles
More info: http://www.trailbreak.co.uk
May 8-9: 2010 South Downs Way MTB Challenge
Location: Winchester to Eastbourne
Distance: 106 Miles
Fee: £120 including camping and food
More info: www.votwo.co.uk
May 8-9: British Downhill series round 2
Location: Fort William, Scotland
More info: http://www.britishdownhillseries.com/Homepage.html
May 15: 10 Under the Ben
Location: NevisRange, Fort William, Scotland
Distance: 10 hour MTB Enduro
More Info:www.nofussevents.co.uk
May 16: Wiggle Super Series - Bournemouth Arrows Sportive
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Distances: TBA
More Info: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
May 19-23: Keswick Sportive
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
Distances: 28,56 or 65 miles
More Info: www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
May 19-23: Keswick Mountain Festival
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
More Info: www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
May 22: Road Sportive Challenge
Location: Builth Wells, Wales
Distances: 80-100M, 40-50M
Fee: £25
More info: http://www.roadsportives.co.uk/
May 23: Nutcracker Northern XC MTB Series Round Two
Location: Aske, North Yorkshire
More Info:
May 23:The Sanctuary of Healing Charity Cycle Ride
Location: The Sanctuary of Healing, Dewhurt road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire
Distances: 5, 18 and 33 miles
More Info: www.thesanctuaryofhealing.co.uk
May 23: Midlands XC - round 2 (inc. Midlands Champs)
Location: Mansell Lacey, Hereford
More info: www.xcracer.com
May 29: Skye Sportive
Location: Portree, Isle of Skye
Distances: 95M
Fee: £37
More info: http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/Events/Skye/skye.htm
May 30: Wiggle Super Series - Sussex Surrey Scramble
Location: Brinsbury Campus, Chichester College, North Heath, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1DL
Distances: 60miles / 92 miles
More Info: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
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June 6: The Bull Track Downhill Race
Location: East Sussex
