The pinnacle of amateur riding, the sportive offers keen cyclists the chance to join their peers in tackling some of the biggest and best climbs on the circuit. Entry to a sportive could be the perfect gift, and also provides some inspiration to stay in shape over the festive period too.
Many of the rides for 2014 have now been announced, and thanks to a new system set up by British Cycling it is possible to see the ‘ranking’ of the many sportives available too. But, be warned – you had better act fast as many of the more popular rides sell out within days of going on sale. See a selection of sportives out there by clicking here.
