2012 Diary

Two pretty and flat routes around Cheshire.
Well known for great food - a great value,
quality sportive. www.polocini.com

Two great routes in Brilliant cycling country.
The long route takes on the challenging
Rosedale Chimney. http://www.bcne.co.uk/captain-cook-challenge-ride/

A scenic, challenging 60 mile ride through the
Howardian Hills, Castle Howard and the North
Yorkshire Moors National Park. Raising funds
for the Atrial Fibrillation Association. http://www.velouk.net/2012/01/03/news-atrial-fibrillation-sportive/

Two Top rides! You don't have to ride an
older classic machine, longer route takes in
some beautiful Lancashire villages. Pie, peas
and gravy - post ride recovery food. Classic! www.pendlewitchesvintagevelo.co.uk

Brilliant ride for a great cause! Stunning 100k
route which includes some fabulous Peak
District climbs. Raising funds for KidsCan -
Ride for a reason! www.peak100.co.uk/

Three great routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Stunning rides! http://www.roughridersportif.com/twwc.html#routes

Three amazing routes with great scenery.
Event sold out for 2012 in a few hours!
Ride raises funds for the CHAS organisation. www.sportive-kinross.co.uk/index.php

Three rides including the 115 miles route
which tackles Wrynose Pass - one of the
toughest Lakeland Passes. www.wrynoseorbust.org

Two cracking routes around the Yorkshire
Wolds, 100K or 100 Miles - both stunners! http://www.cliftoncc.org/challen/pocklington-pedal-challenge

The name says it all. Could well include Gorsey
Brow. Full details to follow! http://www.polocini.com/

Three routes from Wrexham, 15, 50 and 100
miles raising funds for a great cause -
Clatterbridge Cancer Research. http://www.clatterbridge.org/detail/Circle_of_Hope_Bike_Ride_2012/80/82.aspx

Charity bike ride from Ashbourne in
Derbyshire, great scenery and raising
funds for a worthy cause - guarenteed! http://www.bike-events.co.uk/Ride.aspx?id=321

Two beautiful routes on great cycling roads
starting from the outskirts of Dumfries. http://www.dumfriescc.btck.co.uk/

Classic rides into North Wales, starting from
the historic town of Chester http://clc2.uniservity.com/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupId=20075751

Tees Valley Sportive - Full details to follow. http://teesvalleyriders.shutterfly.com/

Very highly rated sportive with 3 STUNNING
routes 45, 71 and 104 miles of amazing cycling
country. http://www.le-terrier.co.uk/

Great ride using various bike paths and roads, taking riders from Salford
Quay to Liverpool. Raising funds for the NSPCC. http://www.bike-events.co.uk/

A Right Royal 'Day Orf' deserves a Right Royal
Ride. Check website for ful details! http://polocini.com/

Three classic routes through the Yorkshire
Dales. Each route is STUNNING, I am biased
because i live there but it will be GREAT! http://www.ilkleycyclingclub.org.uk/index.php?page=White-Rose-Classic

The much loved northern classic is back! No
doubt with added Polocini flair. http://www.polocini.com/

Seascale to Whitby 145 miles and 4600 metres
of climbing. Coast to Coast in a day! http://www.opencycling.com/coast-to-coast-in-a-day/

Two lovely routes from Stockton. The long
route taking in some iconic cycling country
including the legendary Rosedale Chimney. http://www.velo29cyclingteam.co.uk/velo29-events/

Stunning routes & raising funds for some
worthy local causes, organised by the Kent
Valley Road Club. http://www.3countieschallenge.org/

The biggest Charity ride in the north! Raising funds for The Christie. http://www.bikeevents.com/

Two routes, 50 or 77 miles over some
challenging pennine roads. Usually great
weather too! http://polocini.com/

Beautiful ride around Graeme Obree's
inspirational training roads. Very pretty
routes and rare chance to ride with a
Cycling Legend. http://www.obree.com/sportive2012.php

Beautiful ride around Graeme Obree's
inspirational training roads. Very pretty
routes and rare chance to ride with a
Cycling Legend. http://www.obree.com/sportive2012.php

Manchester to Chester via the Delamere forest
raising funds for Breast Cancer Breakthrough. http://www.bikeevents.com/