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.
2019-07-18 11:14:39 - According to recent data from Cycle Republic's new tool, Cyculator, UK commuters can save around £1,000 annually by cycling to work instead of driving. Using Cyculator,...
2019-07-17 11:49:21 - It's arguably the UK's biggest sportive, and with the RideLondon-Surrey 100 now just a couple of weeks away hopefully most riders will be well trained and fine-tuning...
2019-07-17 10:46:41 - Not doing anything after work today? Fancy slinging a leg over a shiny bike from the UK's hottest brand right now? Ribble are holding their first demo day in London...
2019-07-16 12:59:17 - A good pair of shades are part of the basic kit of any self-respecting cyclist. I still squint at the memory of the 2017 Etape du Tour, when I was left literally blind -...
2019-07-15 16:33:53 - Leading road cycling tour operator Haute Route have opened applications for their 2020 Ambassador Program. The company are looking for passionate cyclists to lead rides...
2019-07-15 13:49:53 - If you own a Colnago the chances are you already know, but... details have now been announced for Colnago Owners' Day 2019, the annual love-in for devotees of the...
2019-07-15 11:17:31 - A new sportive in the Swedish resort of Båstad has been announced as the latest addition to the Milestone Gran Fondo series. The first edition of the Båstad 208 will...
2019-07-12 15:32:29 - Canyon have unveiled the latest addition to their road bike line-up - and, weighing in at under 6kg, the Ultimate CF Evo Disc looks like one of the lightest disc-brake...
2019-07-12 14:11:27 - A few remaining premium entries are now on sale for the 2020 edition of the Etape Caledonia. This year saw general entries for the closed-road sportive sell out in...
2019-07-12 13:50:51 - This weekend sees the first edition of L'Etape UK, the official Tour de France Sportive - and the 3,000 participants will have some distinguished company in the shape of...
2019-07-12 12:25:16 - Fancy taking your cycling to the next level? Garmin is looking for six amateur cyclists willing to train like a pro to reach their full potential as part of the Next...
2019-06-28 09:07:46 - Early details of next year's Velo Birmingham & Midlands sportive have just been announced, including a new summertime date of Sunday 28 June 2020. First staged in...
2019-06-27 11:22:54 - Every sportive cyclist needs at least one summer showstopper - a focal point, a training target, preferably one with "epic overreach" scrawled all over it. Step forward...
2019-06-24 14:26:52 - Entries are now open for the Viing Challenge, one of the UK's biggest off-road cycling events. Taking place on Sunday 6th October at 8:30am, the ride raises funds for...
2019-06-21 17:07:29 - Urban hill climb challenge The Rampage is returning to Leeds for its second year, with organisers promising an even bigger and better event than last year's sell-out...
2019-06-20 16:55:18 - A bike computer is one of the first investments many people make after getting "serious" about cycling. Even the most basic computers are a great way of keeping track of...
2019-06-20 09:02:01 - Two cyclists have tested positive positive for EPO following this year's Gran Fondo New York. Gabriel Raff of Argentina and Felipe Mendez of Colombia were caught by...
2019-06-18 12:04:51 - When Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow observed at a Leave rally in March that he'd "never seen so many white people in one place", he attracted outrage. But look around you...
2019-06-12 23:04:39 - A Derbyshire cyclist is taking his hero worship of Marco Pantani to new heights with an Everesting challenge in the Peak District. Mark Travers, aged 52 from...
2019-06-11 11:11:52 - First held in 2013, the Rapha Women's 100 is a celebration of women's cycling and the community it creates around the world. Last year saw over 8000 women ride 100km on...
