Slightly more expensive than some of the other bikes we’ve been looking at, the Boardman Road Sport Fi Bike 2014 is worth dropping the extra cash on if you can. It’s perfect for those of you looking to level up, perhaps to the level of riding a sportive, but don’t want to drop a grand in order to do it.

Seven of the best women’s road bikes for around £700

This Boardman will keep you comfortable over extended miles with it’s reliable and good quality components.