- La Marmotte in France: a 174km ride with over 5000 meters of climbing through the French Alps.
- RideLondon-Surrey 100 in England: a 100-mile ride from London to the Surrey countryside and back.
- Maratona dles Dolomites in Italy: a 138km ride with over 4000 meters of climbing through the stunning Dolomites mountains.
- Tour of Flanders in Belgium: a 240km ride with over 20 iconic climbs through the Flanders region.
- The Haute Route Alps in France: a seven-day ride through the French Alps covering over 800km and 20,000 meters of climbing.
- Ruta de los Conquistadores in Costa Rica: a three-day mountain bike race covering 240km with over 20,000 meters of elevation gain.
- The Transfagarasan Road in Romania: a 90km ride along one of the most spectacular mountain roads in Europe, with over 2000 meters of climbing.
- The North Coast 500 in Scotland: a 500-mile ride through some of the most stunning scenery in Scotland, including the challenging Bealach Na Bà pass.
- The Trollstigen in Norway: a 20km ride with over 1200 meters of climbing on one of Norway’s most iconic mountain roads.
- The Cape Argus in South Africa: a 109km ride around the Cape Peninsula, with stunning views of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
10 cycling challenges for your and your friends
If you and your group of friends are looking for a cycling challenge, here are ten options to consider:
