Sportives and organised rides

London’s Virtual World Naked Bike Ride to go ahead on Saturday despite website hack

Claims were made this week that an actual ride would take place on August Bank Holiday weekend

L’Etape du Tour cancelled – but you’ll have to wait 18 months for a refund

Organisers ASO say they will issue a voucher to use for future events instead

RideLondon cancelled – all entrants to receive full refund

Organisers are looking at ways to mark event weekend of 15 and 16 August

Vélo Birmingham & Midlands – where did your money go? We speak to the people who lost their cash and take a closer look

Amid anger and threats of legal action organisers cite loss-making past editions, this year's one covering costs at best among the reasons for not offering refunds following cancellation

2,000+ sign petition accusing Vélo Birmingham & Midlands owners of “profiteering” by not offering refunds for cancellation

Anger at lack of refunds for cancelled sportive, and only partial refund for sister event Vélo Essex

Vélo Essex cancelled – but entrants will get less than half their money refunded

Organisers blame coronavirus uncertainty for canceling September event but admit ticket sales were low

Velo Birmingham sportive cancelled with no refunds

Organisers explain their insurance doesn't cover the coronavirus outbreak

Ride Across Britain seeks new title sponsor – but will continue in 2021 even without one

Organisers of mass LEJOG ride are also keeping a close eye on the coronavirus situation

Coronavirus: Strade Bianche postponed – RCS Sport to meet with authorities about upcoming races

Milan-Sanremo and Tirreno-Adriatico unlikely to go ahead

Council defends Vélo Essex road closures as local paper warns of “traffic chaos”

The aticle doesn't cite any opponents to the event ... and one compares it favourably to Tour de France's visit in 2014

Zwift partners with Haute Route for three-day Watopia challenge

Three-day event takes place on virtual cycling platform from 3-5 April

Hell of the Ashdown sportive cancelled – but no refunds for those who entered

Organisers say once costs are covered “a proportion of the money raised” will go to charity

Pre-registration opens for brand new Vélo Essex closed road sportive

15,000 places available for 100-mile event which makes its debut

RideLon-doh! Data breach probe as acceptance letters sent to wrong recipients

Organisers say around 2,000 entrants to ballot for world's largest sportive have been affected

Gravel Epic Marrakech attracts the pros + win an entry to the Mt Etna Event!

It looks like it'll be quick at the pointy end...

Vélo Birmingham & Midlands reveals 2020 route and reopens entries

Two route options available for UK's second biggest closed-road sportive

RideLondon looking for new headline sponsor from next year

Deal with Prudential, which has backed event since 2013, ends this year

Ride the inaugural Gravel Epic race in Marrakech

From the desert to the mountains, this one looks like it'll be a top-notch gravel experience

Lincoln Grand Prix organiser says Brexit to blame if event doesn’t go ahead this year

With several races struggling, British Cycling has appointed Erick Rowsell to help develop a sustainable domestic road racing calendar

RideLondon boss urges Surrey residents to back event in council’s consultation

Event director Hugh Brasher says locals should “look at the benefits that the event brings”

RideLondon cyclists raised £11.5m for charity in 2019 – but event may be under threat

Surrey County Council has launched a consultation into the future of the sportive

Surrey County Council launches consultation into future of RideLondon events taking place on its roads

Council's cabinet will decide whether to continue to host event from 2021-25

Porn Pedallers Ride The Ribbon around London for World AIDS Day

50 riders clad in red took on 25-mile loop through the capital to raise money for charity

Registration opens for Chase The Sun 2020 with three coast-to-coast midsummer challenges on offer (+ videos)

Two route options in UK plus one in Italy

Is the UCI about to launch gravel Gran Fondo series for 2020?

Rumours of UCI sanctioned worldwide gravel racing series

Forget the bike box – new business Velotransfer will take your bike to sportives abroad

Drop-off points around south east England mean airport worries could be a thing of the past

2020 Etape du Tour to start and finish in Nice via coastal Alps

First seaside start for cyclosportive - but 30th anniversary edition also has 3,500 metres of climbing

New Forest sportive organiser accused of vandalism after spray painting arrows on road

UK Cycling Events says it had permission and temporary paint will wash away with rain

An diverse assortment of gravel bikes from the Jeroboam Italian gravel race – 3T, Wilier, Specialized, Salsa, Canyon and more

Weird and funky bike setups for 300km of Italian gravel

Sustainable cycles: cutting edge waste-reducing frames from Coh&Co and Vaast Bikes

Vaast frames are produced using 100% recyclable Magnesium Alloy, while Coh and Co of Denmark use a unique blend of stone and carbon fibres to produce more sustainable bikes. We take a closer look at their innovations