Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

This is a great spot for everything from a traffic free family expedition to some more risky down hilling on some well crafted trails. The signposted family routes follow purpose-built paths and railway lines dotted with plenty of picnic sites to stop at along the way and there are plenty of opportunities for the more serious mountain biker to get off the trails.

Howardian Hills Tour, Yorkshire

This gentle ride, with a choice of on- or off-road routes, takes you through the rich countryside around Castle Howard. The undulating roads pass castles and stately homes, visit pretty villages and woodland with panoramic views of the North York Moors and Rydale on offer.

Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

This provides the more determined family with some rides on the north Pennines that take in some of Britain’s finest landscapes – remember the routes here are steep and long.

The Pennine Cycleway – Central section

The Pennine Cycleway is England’s longest ‘challenge’ cycle route. It runs from Derby to Berwick-upon-Tweed, through remote countryside in the National Parks of the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland. Complete all 355 miles or just go with this Central section from Holmfirth to Appleby.

White Rose Classic, Yorkshire

This is an event but can also be tackled independently with a start in Hawes and a tour around the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are 3 route distances to choose from, but we suggest the shortest to break yourself in. There are significant climbs on this route are the Climb out of Dent into Kingsdale, a nice pull up out of Stainforth to reach Malham Tarn just to warm up for Park Rash. Our option finishes at Fleet Moss.

Romantic Road, Gloucestershire

The Cotswolds are magnificent for road cycling with it’s gentle hills, winding country lanes and honey-stone hamlets. The Romantic Road is a tour that traces the tales of the many artists and writers who have drawn inspiration from these hallowed hills starting from Cheltenham, it meanders through a loop of beautiful villages.