Black Rat Cycle Trips

01/01/2026

We have 4 trips planned in 2026:

14 - 22 March - Gravel Trip to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. 8 nights, with 6 days riding in this amazing country. https://www.blackratcycling.co.uk/cycling-trips/gravel-cycling-trips/gravel-trip-to-atlas-mountains/

30 May - 7 June - Gravel trip to Portugal. 8 nights, with 7 days riding. Visiting the north and east side of the country, then finishing in Lisbon.
https://www.blackratcycling.co.uk/cycling-trips/gravel-cycling-trips/portugal-gravel-cycling-trip/

26 June - 4 July - Road cycling trip from coast to coast across the Pyrenees. Taking in all of the major climbs on the French side of the mountains. 8 nights, with 7 days riding.
https://www.blackratcycling.co.uk/cycling-trips/road-cycling-trips/pyrenees-coast-to-coast-west-to-east/

5 - 13 September - Road cycling trip from Venice to Dubrovnik. Cycle through 4 countries on this week long trip. Enjoy the late summer sunshine along the Adriatic coast. 8 nights with 7 days riding.
https://www.blackratcycling.co.uk/cycling-trips/road-cycling-trips/venice-dubrovnik/

Come and join us!

02/06/2025

06/02/2025

A brand new charity ride is coming to Bridgwater this year! Youth Adventure Trust are holding the first ever Somerset Cycle. Choose your distance, set yourself a challenge and raise vital funds for local young people.
Find details and sign up here 👉 https://www.youthadventuretrust.org.uk/support-us/how-to-support-us/take-on-a-challenge/somerset-cycle/

14/11/2024

We have an amazing week planned in the Pyrenees in July 2025. From 13-20 July, we'll be staying in lovely Bagneres de Luchon in a private chalet. The Tour de France will spend 2 days in the area that week, so not only will we get some fabulous rides in, but we'll also have a close up view of the riders as they battle uphill.
4 places still available!
www.blackratcycling.co.uk/cycling-trips/road-cycling-trips/tour-de-france-2025/

28/09/2024

Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela ride completed! No injuries and lots of fun had by all.
www.blackratcycling.co.uk

13/09/2024

All this could be yours! Join us for a fabulous day of gravel riding at the Black Rat Gravel Sportive on Sunday 6th October. 58km or 88km routes to choose from in the excellent Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. www.blackratcycling.co.uk/events

08/09/2024

Just 4 weeks until the Black Rat Gravel Sportive in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean!
Entries are still open, but starting to go fast! Only 55 places left!
www.blackratcycling.co.uk/events

25/08/2024

The trails... The views... The free cider... The Black Rat Gravel Sportive, Wye Valley & Forest of Dean. Sunday 6th October.
58km or 88km routes.

https://www.blackratcycling.co.uk/events/gravel-sportive-58km/
https://www.blackratcycling.co.uk/events/gravel-sportive-88km/

08/08/2024

When you cross this bridge at Redbrook, on our gravel sportive on Sunday 6th October, there will be a fully stocked feed station waiting for you! This will be half way round the short route and about 1/3 way round the long route.
Get some food, because a nice climb awaits out of the village!
www.blackratcycling.co.uk/events

20/07/2024

If you like views like these, join us for our gravel sportive on Sunday 6th October. 2 fabulous routes available, 58km or 88km. Electronic timing of your ride, 2 feed stops, mechanical back up available and hot soup to finish. Oh, and cider of course!
www.blackratcycling.co.uk/events

15/07/2024

From the banks of the River Wye to the trails of the Forest of Dean. Join us for a spectacular gravel sportive on Sunday 6th October.
www.blackratcycling.co.uk/events