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Inside the 2023 Etape route
Inside the 2023 Etape du Tour route – Mike Wilson Our French cycling rep Mike gives us the lowdown on the 2023 Etape du Tour route. Having competed in almost all the big name sportive and Gran Fondo events
Tour of Flanders Review
One of the highlights of the Sportive calendar, We Ride Flanders (the Tour of Flanders Sportive) took place again early April. The day before the Tour of Flanders, amateur cyclists from around the world descend on Flanders and ride their
Sportive Breaks partners with British Cycling
We are pleased to announce Sportive Breaks have partnered with British Cycling. Through the partnership, Sportive Breaks will join forces with British Cycling to create the exclusive British Cycling Travel Club, providing members with access to the biggest Gran Fondo
Cycling Calendar 2023
MAKE 2023 YOUR YEAR If 2023 is the year you want to try a new challenge, we have a calendar packed full of spectacular cycling events around the world. We know the routes, we know the roads. We know
Top Tips for Training in Winter
Top Tips for Training in Winter With the cold weather setting in, getting out on the bike may seem more difficult than normal. With conditions being colder and wetter there are several things you can do to make sure
UCI Gran Fondo World Championships 2022 Trento review
2022 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Review Sportive Breaks’ own Chris Breckon qualified for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships and took part in Trento recently. Here’s his report on how he got on. On September 13th I travelled to
TOP FIVE SPORTIVE DOUBLES
In professional cycling, the Triple Crown is the name given to winning 3 major titles in the same year. Usually the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France and the World Championships. Not many riders have achieved this remarkable feat. Eddy
Sportive Breaks comes on board for 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
We are proud to be appointed as Official Fan and Amateur Participant Travel and Experience Provider for the 2023 UCI UCI Cycling World Championships UCI Cycling World Championships will take place in Glasgow and across Scotland from 3 – 13
New Sportives with Sportive Breaks
It’s what we do and it’s in our name so we’re always on the lookout for new events to add to our line up of the best Sportives and Gran Fondos. Over the last few weeks we’ve been busy at
2022 Etape du Tour Review
Sportive Breaks rider Chris Breckon took on the 2022 Etape du Tour on Sunday 10th July. The 2022 Etape du Tour took place on a tough route between Briancon and Alpe d’Huez. L’Etape du Tour is probably the most well-known
Tips for cycling in hot weather
It’s July and it’s prime cycling season. Many of us will be taking part in the big amateur cycling events in the mountains. It has been very hot in Europe so here are some tips to bear in mind this
Roubaix & Flanders – Everything You Need To Know
If you’re a cycling fan, then the first half of April can mean only one thing: cobbles. There are all sorts of races taking place virtually daily across Northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands over this crucial period in the