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Top 10 Climbs Of The Spring Classics

With only Cyclocross available (amazing as it is) over the winter months to justify your new Discovery + subscription (don’t get us started;), for many the Spring classics are the highlight of the year offering both epic drama in the

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Giro d’Italia Start Experiences

Sportive Breaks is with you for the ride. We are a Premium Tour Operator of the 2024 Giro d’Italia. Maximise your Giro experience with our great Giro experiences and hospitality packages or opt for one of our tours designed exclusively

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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 in

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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

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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

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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

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Bike Advice & Information

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

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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

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Cycling News

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

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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

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