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Cycling around the world

If cycling is you element, here's a look at 10 iconic cycling events that are open to amateurs and serious riders worldwide

Around 80,000 cyclists have applied for entries for Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 this year that will be held on 10 August.Premium
Around 80,000 cyclists have applied for entries for Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 this year that will be held on 10 August.

What is the best way to go around the world sightseeing? Take a cab, metro, any other public transport in the city or you could just walk. But as any cyclist would tell you, the best way to see around the world is on the two wheels. So if cycling is you element, here’s a look at 10 iconic cycling events that are open to amateurs and serious riders worldwide.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to ride a stage of the greatest cycle race of them all, the Tour de France. The route is usually announced at the same time as the route of the Tour de France. There are many travel packages with guaranteed entry available for this event.

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Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100

This event (developed by the mayor of London) managed huge numbers in its inaugural edition last year and is now a sought-after event by cyclists globally. Around 80,000 cyclists have applied for entries for the event this year that will be held on 10 August. The route is from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to The Mall in central London via Surrey’s stunning countryside.

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The Paris-Roubaix sportive follows the full route of the cobbled Spring Classic race and takes place on 12 April 2014. This is your chance to ride the famous Paris-Roubaix cobbled route a day before the pros and find out just how harsh the cobbles are or how much your body can be rattled in one day on a bike. Organized by the Amaury Sport Organisation, which also runs L’Etape du Tour, this is an open-road event.

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Five Boro Bike Tour

The Five Boro Bike Tour is an annual recreational cycling event held in New York City. It is produced by Bike New York, a New York-based organization that encourages cycling and bicycle safety. Conducted every year on the first Sunday of May, the 42 mile (68km) ride includes more than 30,000 participants. The route takes riders through all five of New York’s boroughs and across five major bridges. The entire route, including bridges and expressways that normally prohibit cyclists, is closed to automobile traffic for the ride.

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This iconic climb is famous for its corkscrew ascent with 21 smoothly surfaced bends, with stunning views of the Oisans valley below. Throughout the year, there will be some cyclists time-trialling up the 13.8km stretch and many casual riders merely aiming to reach to the top where many good eateries wait to sort them out before the breathtaking descent. A collector’s item for every road cyclist.

Mountain Biking At Coed Llandegla Forest

Some 11km from Wrexham in the heart of a forest that has been certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council, Coed Llandegla was built for mountain biking. There is something for everyone in its 30km of mountain-bike trails, from green routes for beginners to red and black runs for experienced riders.

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Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2014, New Zealand

The Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is the largest cycling event in New Zealand, with up to 10,000 riders from more than 20 countries participating each year. The event is best known for its 160km Bike Barn Solo, the single-lap circumnavigation of Lake Taupo, Australasia’s largest lake. There are 15 categories on offer for individuals and teams, catering to all levels of cycling abilities.

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The Cape Argus ride, with some 35,000 participants, is the world’s largest individually timed cycle race. The course does a loop of the Cape Peninsula with constant ups and downs. If you’re just happy to finish, you’ll enjoy the many coastal sections and the portions through Table Mountain National Park.

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Sightseeing In Paris By bike

There’s little doubt that the metro system can get you across Paris quickly, but the cycle will give you more options. You can stop en route at the shops and markets, cross one of the many bridges over the River Seine, or follow a dead-end alleyway that leads to that exquisite pavement café.

Paris has a highly efficient self-service cycle hire scheme Vélib, which was introduced in the summer of 2007. It allows you to pick and drop bicycles throughout the city at more than 1,000 locations 24x7.

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The Peak District

The Peak District is Britain’s most visited national park and is divided into two areas: the brooding Dark Peak in the north and the gentler White Peak in the south. If you want to explore the park, there is a range of bikes that are available to hire. The Peak District is home to fabulous offroad cycling routes that include Monsal Trail, Tissington and High Peak Trails.

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Amit Bhowmik is an avid cyclist and runner based in Mumbai. He is the founder and creator of www.cyclists.in, India’s largest cycling community website.

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Published: 28 Mar 2014, 08:34 AM IST
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