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Cycling is a beautiful thing. From touring the countryside to descending a mountainside, whatever type of cyclist you are, we have a whole host of inspirational cycling routes for you.

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Marcher Castles Way

Marcher Castles Way is our new 290km off-road cycling adventure along the English-Welsh border, offering a unique blend of history, natural beauty and physical challenge. It's an engaging and rewarding journey for cyclists looking for both challenge and culture.

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Our mission is to enable millions more to cycle. As independent experts we are able to offer a range of impartial advice, guides, reviews, inspiration and routes to help you experience the joy of cycling. We also have community projects and a network of thousands of clubs, groups and events.

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Our highly anticipated annual list of exceptional women in cycling has been revealed. 100 Women in Cycling celebrates women from all walks of life, across all levels of cycling who stand out as being inspirational to others.

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