Oisin Sands is the editor of Sportive.com, and after an unpromising start (his first sportive featured hallucinations of riding a tandem) he has now at least mastered the art of attaching numbers to his bike with zip ties. 2014’s schedule includes the Ronde van Vlaanderen, Dragon Gran Fondo and One Day Coast to Coast but his long-term ambition is to climb every mountain. In between sportives, Oisin is busy trying to work out the fastest colour of bar tape.
2025-03-13 15:11:16 - Le Col's ARC Merino Jersey is one of those rare bits of kit that just hits the bullseye. We have blurry seasons in Ireland; the period between September and May can...
2025-03-07 15:51:00 - Rapha has launched FAR, a new series of rides - we'll not say sportives, but basically sportives - taking place at locations around the world. Three dates have been...
2025-02-21 16:53:13 - A new route has been revealed for Ireland's biggest sportive, the Wicklow 200. 2025 will see a major shake-up for the Wicklow 200, with the event moving from its...
2025-02-14 23:22:16 - Entries are now open for this year's edition of Ireland's premier gravel event, the Lakelander Gravel Grinder. This year's Lakelander takes place on Saturday 4 October...
2025-02-14 11:44:30 - Entries are open for Grinduro Scotland, one of the hottest tickets in the UK gravel cycling calendar. Taking place from 18-20 July in the small Cairngorms town of...
2025-02-14 10:38:06 - Entries open today for the second edition of L'Etape Ireland, with a new venue and routes revealed for 2025. Taking place on Sunday 28 September, this year's L'Etape...
2025-02-12 13:06:09 - Joe Saumarez Smith, the founder and publisher of Sportive.com, has died aged 53 from cancer. A lifelong entrepreneur and highly successful businessman, Joe started out...
2025-02-12 11:32:04 - Cyclists are spoiled for choice when it comes to kit these days - there are so many brands offering top-quality cycling wear at a range of prices. But what if you're...
2025-02-06 16:55:41 - Entries open today for the 14th edition of the Gran Fondo Alberto Contador. The closed-roads sportive, promoted by Spain's multiple Grand Tour champion Alberto...
2025-02-05 17:22:12 - Sir Chris Hoy has launched the Tour de 4, a new charity sportive set to take place in Scotland on Sunday 7 September 2025. Beginning and finishing at the Sir Chris Hoy...
2025-02-04 12:09:29 - Michelin have launched their new Pro5 road tyre, claiming a 35% improvement in rolling resistance over the outgoing Pro4 Endurance model. Designed for long distances...
2025-02-03 10:58:14 - The 2025 British Gravel Championships have been announced with a new venue and expanded programme. This year's championships will take place from 12-14 September,...
2025-01-30 19:29:25 - Cycling's governing body, the UCI has reviewed and approved Wahoo's new ELEMNT ACE bike computer for use in pro races in 2025. You might think approval would be a done...
2025-01-29 10:58:59 - Struggle Events have launched a further 200 places for the sellout Struggle Dales Ultra sportive. Taking place in Harrogate on 25 May, the Struggle Dales 200km route...
2025-01-28 12:14:06 - Elitewheels' move into pro cycling has got off to a flying start. The ink is barely dry on the sponsorship deal with Team Solution Tech - Vini Fantini and already the...
2025-01-20 14:28:00 - Pashley has launched the Roadfinder, a new range of road, gravel and e-bikes set to teleport the venerable British brand into the 21st century. Established in 1926,...
2025-01-17 10:56:36 - The Liverpool Chester Liverpool (LCL) Bike Ride is set to make its much-anticipated return this summer, as North West Cancer Research takes over the historic event....
2025-01-17 10:16:56 - UKCE are offering free entry to any of their 2025 sportives when you sign up as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's charity ARUK. One of the UK's leading cycling events...
2025-01-16 14:20:12 - Cycling fans - at least those of us in the northern hemisphere, training indoors this winter - are in for a treat as Belgian cycling superstar Wout van Aert announces a...
2025-01-09 10:26:00 - The Adventure Travel Show, the UK's leading adventure travel event since the 1990s, is returning for its 25th edition this weekend featuring an exciting roster of...
