Having an event planned in is a great way to keep up your motivation throughout winter and pre-season training, and with so many great events to choose from in 2025, now is a great time to start looking around for your next challenge!
We’ve picked out a range of events from all parts of the country and with a range of terrain, lengths and levels of intensity. Here are our must do cycling events in 2025:
The Yorkshire Beast– 28 June 2025
There are challenging sportives out there… and then there’s the Yorkshire Beast. Dubbed the toughest day on a bike there is, the beast is 15,000ft of climbs over a brutal 200-mile course. Not tough enough? Throw in the Beast itself chasing you the whole way at a steady 12.5mph, and if he catches you… game over! This truly unique ride is one for the bucket list. Can you beat the beast? A range of HIGH5 products will be on course for the Yorkshire Beast, from Energy Gel to ZERO.
Tour of the Boarders – 7 September 2025
Starting in the Borders town of Peebles, the ‘Touro’ routes travel mainly over quiet, picturesque back roads and climb several stiff hills along the way. This event is challenging but rewarding, the routes feature the most amazing natural scenery and some of the best road cycling terrain in Scotland! What better way to take your mind off your efforts than by enjoying this beautiful part of Scotland! We’re confident this is the best value-for-money closed road sportive in the country. You will be supported on course with HIGH5 Energy Gels, Energy Drink and Energy Bars.
Etape Loch Ness – 27 April 2025
If incredible scenery is your thing, this is the sportive for you. With 106km of traffic free roads circling the stunning Loch Ness and finishing in Inverness, this is certainly one to attend. , We had to include this incredible sportive as one to try and snag a ticket for the 2025 ride. On course you’ll be supported with HIGH5 Energy Drink and Energy Gels at the three feed stations.
Dragon Ride – 22 June 2025
The Dragon Ride is one of the oldest and most iconic Sportives in the UK. With 4 different route distance so choose from, ranging for 98km al the way up to 296km there really is something for everyone on this ride and that before we event mention the beautiful Welsh countryside. Epic climbs and well stocked feedstations. It’s one you’ll not want to pass up for this year.
The Jurassic Classic – 17 May 2025
UK Cycling Events have so many great Sportives throughout the year so it was really tough for us to pick one to tell you about. The Jurassic Classic has some stunning routes that wind through the Purbeck Hills, offering riders breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast. There are three routes to choose from, ranging from 56 km to 121 km. You also get some great climbs and descents. Add to this some great feedstations stocked with food and HIGH5 nutrition, there has never been a better time to sign up for this great sportive.
HIGH5 Cycle Pack
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Good luck!