{"id":191834,"date":"2023-01-25T15:15:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T15:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=191834"},"modified":"2023-01-26T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T12:51:32","slug":"6-cycling-events-that-should-be-on-your-radar-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2023\/01\/25\/6-cycling-events-that-should-be-on-your-radar-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Cycling Events That Should Be on Your Radar in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

The rate at which cycling is growing is phenomenal. More and more people are accessing the sport, since it\u2019s getting so much more accessible! This means the number and type of events across the calendar have increased dramatically.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We\u2019re not biased, all types of riding can be fun; whether that\u2019s a long, hilly road ride, a slippery, muddy XC race, or a high-level bumpy mountain bike ride. Often fans of the sport will enjoy variety in their bike-riding, which events they participate in, or the events they watch.<\/p>\n

So, in this list we\u2019ve included that variety. Even if you usually just stick to watching the Tour de France,<\/a> branch out this year and see what\u2019s on offer.<\/p>\n

\u0160koda Titan Desert<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The legendary race across the sands of Moroccan Sahara will take place between April 30 and May 5 this year. This is an event like no other: for six days and six nights you will live under the harsh conditions of the desert, share a nomadic bivouac with the rest of the participants and form a team spirit like no other. If you are willing to race in the heat of the African sun and test your will to survive, this event is for you. The registration is still open, so hurry up!<\/p>\n

24H of Finale<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you like:
\n– Riding your mountain bike for hours at a time
\n– Hanging out with your friends
\n– Beautiful destinations
\nthen this is the race for you!<\/p>\n

24H of Finale<\/a> is located on the Italian Riviera, and claims to be like a mini-festival but with the mountain bike as the focal point. This race takes place over 24 hours and can be entered as a team or completed solo with an event centre to rival other similarly scaled races.<\/p>\n

Participants of this race will ride on an 11.7km circuit, competing with others to finish the most laps within the allotted time. Teams composed of 2, 4, 8 or 12 will ride in relays.<\/p>\n

Dates for 2023 are yet to be released, so keep your eyes peeled (or check out their website)!<\/p>\n

24H Velo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of the 24-hour race style, but prefer a road ride to a bumpy ride, then the 24 Heures Velo \u0160KODA cyclosportive<\/a> is the race you want. Riders will complete as many circuits of the legendary Bugatti circuit in Le Mans as they possibly can in 24 hours.<\/p>\n

The ride covers a 4.2km circuit (including 600 metres of climbing) and can be completed solo or in teams of 2, 4, 6 or 8 riders.\u00a0The race will take place at the end of August, and what better time to visit this beautiful part of France. But you can only spectate this year, as entries sold out in 28 minutes! It must be good.<\/p>\n

GB Duro<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlike the 24H of Finale, the GB Duro<\/a> takes the form of a linear race, with riders starting in one place and finishing in another. They in fact finish around 2,000km away on the other side of Great Britain, following the infamous LEJOG route. The route is completed in 4 timed stages of around 500km each, and the lowest aggregate time wins the race, though they don\u2019t consider it a \u2018race\u2019 as such.<\/p>\n

This all-terrain route takes in some of the most scenic riding that the UK has to offer, passing through 6 national parks. But for this privilege you\u2019ll encounter around 30,000m of climbing. An epic challenge.\u00a0Riders of this race are self-supported, meaning you mustn\u2019t have a support crew, have no pre-arranged resupplies\/bookings\/or stashed goods, you can\u2019t share gear and you definitely can\u2019t travel by motorised means. It\u2019s tough, but that\u2019s sort of the point.<\/p>\n

One (of many) interesting features of this race is that it has a no-fly policy. This is in keeping with their leave no trace principles, and goes beyond it. They also endeavour to get more women on the start line, with 50% of finishers in 2021 being women. Unfortunately, entries closed on 13th January, but the dot-watching is mesmerising, so keep an eye out for this race in August 2023.<\/p>\n

Grinduro<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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— GRINDURO! (@grinduro_) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n