Sportives and organised rides

Bike Bath back this weekend for 5th year

Got plans this weekend? Head on down to the South West for some Roman cycling fun!

The Mighty Corinthian – follow road.cc’s Team of One tomorrow on Instagram as he tackles ‘The longest retro bike event in the world’

Mike Stead is riding the 301Km of Lake District epicness that is The Mighty Corinthian and you can follow him on Instagram

Late drama sees Lael Wilcox win Trans Am Bike Race

Alaska native overtook her rival Steffan Streich after he headed wrong way

Cheshire Cat and Tour of the Peak to return in 2017

Riders who entered 2016 events will be able to transfer their entries to the 2017 editions

Strava poll: Nothing stops majority of female users cycling

Of more than 5,000 women surveyed by Strava, 60% cited no barriers to cycling

Novice cyclist mum swept up by Triathlon race rides 21km route

55-year old cyclist of two weeks, Alison Carrick, egged on by spectators felt like she "couldn't get off," but called the experience "amazing"

UCI says disc brakes ARE allowed on bikes ridden in mass participation events

French and Spanish federations banned them from cyclosportives after WorldTour trial halted

British Cycling aims to get more women riding’ sportives

Study from Women In Sport outlines what the barriers are and how to overcome them

Video: Fixie rider crashes hard at Velothon Wales

What happens when your chain comes off - extreme version, but Shane Dennis Pearson managed to complete ride despite spectacular stack

Cyclist injured after bikes collide at Velothon Wales sportive

Rider reportedly lying motionless on the ground in the hour it took for the private ambulance to arrive

Countess takes on 445 mile cycle challenge

The Countess of Wessex will ride from Holyrood to Buckingham Palace as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award's Diamond Challenge

Women’s cycling collective to tackle Scotland’s North Coast 500

The Adventure Syndicate aim to complete route in under 36 hours - and inspire other women to ride

Will disc brakes be banned at British sportives?

Disc brakes are not currently permitted in French or Spanish events

RideLondon route, including Box Hill, comes to Zwift this summer

RideLondon route soon to be added to Zwift and there'll be two virtual sportives in July

Non! No refund for L’Etape du Tour entrant affected by disc brake ban

More than 3,000 British riders took part last year – how many will be affected by disc ban this year?

Spain joins France in banning disc brakes from road events including sportives

National federation cites safety as reason for its actio

Celebrities to tackle L’Etape du Tour for British reality TV show

Tour de Celeb will air on Channel 5 this summer, with Victoria Pendleton coaching the stars

French sportive disc brake ban leaves British riders and tour operators struggling to react

Tour operators hoping for a further update next week

Pedal on Parliament returns on Saturday for fifth year

The annual ride comes days ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections, calling for investment in infrastructure

Disc brakes banned from French sportives including L’Etape du Tour

French federation acts after UCI suspends disc brake WorldTour trial

Sportive riders set to be out of pocket after Kilo To Go ceases trading

All 2016 events cancelled

Preview: Dirty Reiver 200km gravel race in Kielder Forest this weekend

David is riding the inaugural Dirty Reiver 200km gravel race in Kielder Forest this weekend

“La Resistance” Alpine gravel ride announced

A unique cycling event In the Haute Savoie

Thousands of riders expected for inaugural Marmotte Gran Fondo Écosse

Weekend of racing to take place in and around Kilmarnock

Tributes paid to Pat Coyle, who died during Tour of Flanders sportive

"Pat was the heart and soul of cycling in Athlone," says one friend

Richardsons Rumble sportive returns for eighth year

Flat, fast 100 miler, starting in Cambridgeshire and crossing four counties, intended to kick off sportive season

Video: David Millar sets time to beat on Maserati Tour de Yorkshire climb

Compare yourself to the pros on the Cote de Harwood Dale

ASO to add Tour de France flavour to two UK sportives

Tickets to final stage of the Tour available for fastest riders up the Dragon Ride’s timed climb

A lot of amateur cyclists “get too carried away” – Wiggins

Says the great thing about cycling is that it’s open to all

Sir Bradley Wiggins launches new Prudential RideLondon event – entry-level 46-mile sportive for younger and less experienced riders

Says new route is a great introduction to cycling, on traffic-free roads