st Kelloggs Tour Of Ireland Cycling Challenge
  This is as close as it gets to experiencing a professional race as an amateur. The organisation, support and logistics are mind blowing. 4 days across the Emerald Island from east to west and back again,with the most stunning and breathtaking scenery. This is an unforgettable experience, anyone who rides Cyclo Sportives, must try their hand at this challenge. Whether you are a hardened sportive rider or a cyclo-tourist, everyone of all abilities is catered for. Truely remarkable!Congratulations to organisers Mark and Joe Barr and we understand 2008 is going to be even bigger and better! Book your place now as limited availability.

Members Rating: 10/10!
 
nd La Marmotte
  What can one say? The Daddy of them all, the Doyenne of International Cyclosportives, this is the star in the calendar, the most difficult one day event for amateur road cyclists in Europe and an out and out one day favourite for Brits. The route traces a northerly course out from Le Bourg dOisans (the town at the bottom of lAlpe dHuez) over the Col de la Croix de Fer into the Maurienne valley, and then clockwise back to Bourg via the Col de Telegraphe and the 2,600m+ Col du Galibier (by its far harder northern side) - finishing with the ascent to the ski station at lAlpe dHuez.

Members Rating: 9/10
 
rd Etape Du Tour
  Every serious cyclosportive rider should enter the Etape once. Regrettably, the quota of British entries (allocated to specific travel companies) is quickly taken up, and if you dont have an entry by Christmas (the route is announced in late October) youll probably be disappointed. The 165km course will tackle the Col du Tourmalet via la Mongie, a climb of more than 17 km at a 7.5% gradient, culminating in the ascent of Hautacam, a climb of 14 km at a 7.2% gradient.

Members Rating: 9/10
 
th Gran Fondo Campagnolo
  Top Italian event, that UK riders love to try their hand at. The Gran Fondo is 216km with nearly 4,500m of climbing in the northern Veneto region of Italy.

Members Rating: 9/10
 
th Time Megève Mont Blanc
  Classic first class French event not too far from Geneva in the Northern Alps, takes in the legendary climbs of Col de la Columbiere (1613m), Col des Aravis (1485m) and the Col des les Saisies (1655m). 

Members Rating: 9/10
 
th Felice Gimondi
  The Italian Gran Fondo, Felice Gimondi takes place in and around Bergamo.  With seven mountainous climbs in its 166 kilometres it really is an early season test of stamina, strength and fortitude with the last, particulary vicious climb, really stinging the legs.

Members Rating: 9/10
 
th Nove Colli - Marco Pantani
  Named after the famous Italian climber, this event the Gran Fondo distance is 200km with over 3,200m of climbing.

Members Rating: 9/10
 
th Tour Of Flanders (De Ronde van Vlaanderen)
  The Tour of Flanders (De Ronde van Vlaanderen ) is without a doubt one of the biggest sporting events in Belgium. On the day before, all bike lovers will have the chance to get a sneak preview of the atmosphere at this biking event. The ultimate challenge is to cover the 260 kilometres that the professionals will have completed one day later. But you can also get to know the 140- and 75-kilometre loops together with some pretty tough hills.

Members Rating: 9/10
 
th The Wicklow 200
  Covers 200 kilometres around the roads of beautiful County Wicklow (the Garden of Ireland) and attracts over 1000 cyclists each year from many different countries. The shorter Wicklow Challenge takes place on the same day, and shares most of its route with the Wicklow 200.

 Members Rating: 9/10
 
La Ronde Picarde
  Medium difficulty sportive in North West France. Popular with UK riders due to its location and difficulty. A very popluar french event. Part of the Grand Trophee series.

Members Rating: 8/10