Black Rat Cycling – Bristol Sportive and Cycling Trips
Bristol Sportive
The Black Rat is a cyclosportive in Bristol and it is one of the most popular sportives in the south west.
Our 2024 event will take place on Sunday 19 May.
We are delighted to announce that we will be partnered in the 2024 edition of the Sportive by Portishead Cycling Club (PCC).
PCC have helped us out for several years by providing marshals and feed station staff. For 2024, we are taking our partnership to the next level where PCC members will have input into the set up and running of the event. This will be a massive help to us because with more people helping out, we can put on a much better event for you.
We have come up with three cracking routes for our next sportive, taking you over the Severn Bridge and deep into the Monmouthshire (and a bit of Powys) countryside.
The Granfondo route takes you up to Gospel Pass, the highest road in Wales.
Mediofondo riders get to ride on the beautiful and quiet roads around Monmouthshire.
Piccolofondo riders will enjoy the lovely lanes around the Wye Valley and Monmouth before climbing back up to the top of the Wye Valley.
Cycling Trips In Europe
We also organise cycling trips each year. Recent trips included the Route des Grandes Alpes, from Lake Geneva to Menton on the Mediterannean Coast, crossing some of the highest mountains in the French Alps, regular trips to Portugal, a fantastic week riding and wine tasting coming up in Tuscany in June 2024 and a week riding famous cols in the Pyrenees in September.
In June 2022, we took a group across the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean coast to St. Jean de Luz on the Atlantic coast. We crossed the whole of the French Pyreneen range including some of the iconic cols used in the Tour de France – The Tourmalet, Peyresourd, Aubisque, Aspin and many more.
We also arrange bespoke trips for groups – please tell us where you want to ride and we will do all of the organisation for you.
In 2024, we have a fabulous trip to Tuscany in Italy, arranged in June. This will suit riders who enjoy riding in beautiful countryside, fantastic food and wonderful wine. Take a look – this could be right up your strada!
We will also be taking a trip to Andalusia at the beginning of June. This trip promises to be one for riders who enjoy riding in the mountains as we will head up from the coast into Sierra Nevada for some excellent days on the bike. (Details will be on the website very soon)
We also offer Race / Event Timing. If you run a timed sporting event, check out our service!