Lady Marmolada
Everyone has heard of the Maratona, a 140k epic sportive starting and finishing in the mountain village of Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites.
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A guide to power measurement
For many cyclists, a power meter is an essential piece of equipment to monitor and improve their performance. But even the least expensive power me...
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Holkham and Stiffkey stores
Taking in the twisting roads and beautiful Norfolk countryside this is a great route to, ironically, unwind on. Follow the coastal road, taking in...
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Olympic Nostalgia 10 YEARS ON
The 2012 Olympic Road Race route cuts through central London to cross the River Thames at Putney Bridge. Take on the famous Box Hill, and enjoy th...
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TOUR DE FEMMES STAGE 7: SÉLESTAT>LE MARKSTEIN FELLERING
Not for the faint of heart, the first of the big mountain days for Les Femmes. The peloton will head up Le Petit Ballon 9.3km climb averaging 8%, ...
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Lake Annecy- Le Semnoz+ Col de le Forclaz
Starting and ending in Annecy this ride promises outstanding mountain and lake views. On your ride keep an eye out for a lovely café called La Bara...
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EUAN'S ROUTE: THE HUB
This is a short hilly route created by Backstedt team member Euan Woodliffe that takes in the Chiltern Hills. It starts and ends at a great cafe ca...
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Brecon Beacon Banger
ROAD 152KM 2270M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Image by Timmo - Komoot The ultimate Brecon Beacon challenge to test the legs w...
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FINISH WITH A BATH
Escape from the hustle and bustle of London to the ancient city of Bath and recover with a dip in a bath. Not the original Roman version, but you c...
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Urban Skirmish
This urban route takes you into the city, through Kensington Gardens, past Buckingham Palace, Westminster and along the Thames. Taking in the wonde...
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The Hardest Hundred: Surrey/Kent.
Ride one of the toughest routes in the South East - take on 13 major climbs (including 8 in the Top 100 climbs) in Surrey & Kent.
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Race to Royal Regatta.
This route takes you out of London and into the gorgeous countrysides of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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