Join Top Dog Events in Lancaster for an unforgettable summer cycling event in NW England next season.

Our newly named  “Ride to The Lakes” Sportive on 17 August 2025  offers a choice of 2 well established and ever popular routes THE BEAST 108 miler and THE BOXER 66 miler,  to and through the nearby Lake District National Park.  Both are fully supported, friendly and non competitive.  Online entries are now open.

It is super easy to get to, being just off the M6 @ junction 34 + close to Lancaster Railway Station. With a Holiday Inn and a Premier Inn right on the startline, and makes for a brilliant weekend away.

                     Come and enjoy some of the most challenging and scenic cycling in the UK.

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“Fantastic event, very well organised and a beautiful route. Will certainly be back.”

Tom – The Beast 2024

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As a team of local cyclists we have chosen a couple of routes through some of our favourite places to ride in The Lake District, North Lancashire, Cumbria, Silverdale and Arnside, to share with you.  All involved strive to organise a days cycling, that we are sure you will remember for a long time.

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Relax post ride – not only will free hot drinks and snacks be available at the finish – our friends at 3-1-5 Health Club offer you special poolside guest entry  for only £5.00.

Which includes swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms and hot showers.

“Great sportive with a helpful, cheerful team. Very scenic ride through Lakeland villages and along Morecambe bay.
Plenty of energy boosting snacks at the midway feedstation and at the finish line.
A great £5 deal to use the facilities of the nearby health club at the end of the ride. Felt great afterwards ! “

Mark – The Boxer 2024

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