Looking for a fresh sportive challenge in 2022?
We've teamed up with Sportiva Events to offer readers discounted entry to some of the best cycling events on road and gravel in the South West of England.
Exclusively for readers of Sportive.com, you can save 15% on entry to all Sportiva events. Simply use the code SPORTIVE22 at checkout.
The discount is valid across all six of Sportiva's 2022 road and gravel events. All Sportiva rides include chip timing, scenic signed routes, well stocked feed stations and free event photos.
But hurry - the offer ends on 28th February!
Enter now at sportivaevents.co.uk/sportive-com.
Here's a quick look at the six events in Sportiva's calendar for 2022:
Haldon Heroic
The season starts with a gravel classic, the Haldon Heroic on 10 April.
This event was picked out as one of the UK's top 10 off-road cycling events by Red Bull, who say:
"The circular route hugs the edge of Dartmoor National Park, combining off-road sections of gravel, mud, grass and stone with paved segments featuring gradients of 20 percent. If the technical terrain doesn't get you, the energy-sapping climbs will..."
Find out more at sportivaevents.co.uk.
The Taunton Flyer
Next up is the Taunton Flyer on Sunday 1 May.
A great mix of fast flat roads and challenging climbs, the Taunton Flyer offers a choice of three distances: 101 miles, 63 miles & 37 miles.
It's also a favourite of Sportive.com reporter Paul - you can check out his report on the 2016 edition here.
Get off to a flyer at sportivaevents.co.uk.
The Dartmoor Legend
If you're looking for a really epic challenge to focus your training on, look no further than the Dartmoor Legend.
Taking place on Sunday 9 July, this ultra distance road sportive is 200 miles long with 18,000ft (5000m) of climbing.
The route passes through Princetown three times, with a cutoff in place each time; if any rider falls behind the minimum pace necessary to finish by midnight they will be required to retire from the event.
Up for the challenge?
Enter now at sportivaevents.co.uk.
Devon Grit
August sees a return to gravel with Devon Grit.
Taking place on Sunday 28 August, discover the best of scenic East Devon with a choice of five distances from 24km to 100km.
Highlights include the singletrack of Woodbury Common and a climb up to Beacon Hill for an unmissable day's cycling.
Enter now at sportivaevents.co.uk.
Moor 2 Sea
Sunday 4th September sees the return of the Moor 2 Sea road sportive.
First held in 2021, the Moor 2 Sea has established itself as a classic southwest sportive with stunning coastal roads and Dartmoor climbs.
Choose from 112 miles, 70 miles, 34 miles and test yourself on one of the UK's toughest sportive challenges!
Enter now at sportivaevents.co.uk.
Land's End 100
Sportiva's 2022 season rounds off with the Lands End 100 on Sunday 17 September.
A ride of extremes, the Lands End 100 is a stunning coastal route at the very southwest tip of the UK.
Choose from 105 miles, 71 miles or 46 miles on the stunning Cornwall coast road.
Enter now sportivaevents.co.uk.
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