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Cycling UKs top 26 rides

Andrew Ross

13 Jan 2026

Riding through the fields

Cycling UK have shared their 26 best rides for 2026. There’s a real mix of road, MTB and gravel rides listed - including a number that I’d not heard about before - across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Distance of the rides range from 2.5km to 1600km (LEJOG) so there’s something for everyone on the list!

Are you planning to ride any of these this year?

Link: https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/26-great-cycling-routes-2026

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