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A visit to England offers a glimpse at its history and traditions through ancient villages, medieval castles, prehistoric structures and leading museums. Such history is set alongside the vibrant British culture, making it one of the most diverse places in the world.

While London attracts millions of visitors each year, cyclists treasure natural diversity beyond the city. Pedal through lovely meadows, hills and lakes dotted with quaint villages.

England also boasts coastal areas with cliffs and charming seaside villages. The rolling hills and a yearlong mild climate also make England a prime cycling destination.

“This was a life-changing experience...my first bicycle tour and my first time in either country. It was, in a word, amazing. A totally unique experience. Can't wait to do my next one!”

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Oxford & the Royal Palaces along the River Thames

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Self guided from GBP £ 2585

Self-guided: Sundays, Apr 1-Nov 30, 2024 (other starts dates may be available for surcharge)

Description: The River Thames threads its way serenely through sleepy, rural villages, pretty landscapes, and through the heart of bustling historic towns including Oxford and Windsor. Royalty and history beckon, whilst water meadows, old inns, wildlife, and weirs…

Brighton City Bike Tour

Brighton · from £29.5 GBP

Description: Get the best out of Brighton on this guided day tour of the city, perfectly capturing Brighton’s vibrant essence as you discover its buzzing backroads, alluring alleyways, and the picturesque promenades along the sensational seafront. You’ll pedal from…

Brighton Coastal Bike Tour

Description: Take a ride by the seaside on the charming Brighton Coastal Bike Tour, a leisurely cycle along the Undercliff Path from the resplendent Royal Pavilion to picturesque Rottingdean, with beautiful beachside vistas all along the way. This family-friendly day…

Classic Oxford Bike Tour

Oxford · from €145.84 EUR

Description: A bike tour offering you an unmissable excursion through Oxford, taking you to the icons of the 'City of Learning', from the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library, to Port Meadow and the River Thames. Your knowledgeable tour guide is on-hand every pedal…

Cotswolds E-Bike Tour

Oxford · from €232 EUR

Description: Enjoy a scenic e-bike day tour in the charming Cotswolds, marked an ‘Area of Outstanding National Beauty’. Glide through the gorgeous green hills to picturesque villages built from the famous yellow Cotswold stone, where bridges cross…

Downs Link Brighton Bike Tour

Brighton · from £59 GBP

Description: Cycle along the sensational coastline of Sussex, enjoying the benefits of bike rental, and discovering the luscious landscape along the Downs Link route. Ride from Brighton to Bramber Castle via the spectacular seafront, Hove, and Shoreham-on-Sea…

Gold Classic London Bike Tour

London · from £44.95 GBP

Description: The only morning tour to visit Buckingham Palace, the Gold Classic Tour provides an opportunity to see the changing of the guard close up. The Palace is famous the world over as a royal residence for the celebrated British monarchy and site of…

Liverpool City & The Beatles E-Bike Tour

Liverpool · from £36 GBP

Description: “You and I have memories, longer than the road that stretches out ahead.” … This unique e-bike adventure is a ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ of the sites and landmarks that inspired four Liverpudlian lads’ musical…

Liverpool & Everton Football Clubs E-Bike Tour

Liverpool · from £42 GBP

Description: Embark on an e-bike tour with all the excitement of match day as you explore the northern regions of the legendary city of Liverpool and the homes of its two world-famous football clubs - Everton and Liverpool FC. The Reds and the Blues, although…

London Sunset Bike Tour

Description: If you'd like to see London when the sun is setting behind the sparkling skyscrapers and the city is bathed in rich, rosy light, this is the bike tour for you, with the added benefit of bike rental! Your family-friendly guided tour will take in the south…

Love London Bike Tour

Description: Let England's capital romance you on this ravishing ride through London's West End, with the added benefit of bike rental! Following an intricate route along London's canopied, dignified streets, and through the city's many parks, this is a hugely…

Original London Bike Tour

Description: The Original London Bike Tour is a family-friendly journey through London’s East End, with the added benefit of bike rental. Since 1991, visitors have ventured out from Lambeth and along the banks of the River Thames, passing the world renowned…

South Downs Brighton Bike Tour

Description: Explore the spectacular and blissful beauty of Sussex’s South Downs National Park - England’s newest National Park - on this guided day tour from Brighton’s vibrant city center. Riding from the urban oases of Brighton’s Victoria…

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Explore britain's iconic countryside, enchanted villages, and expansive history on a picturesque england bike tour..

Explore England's quaint villages, scenic countryside, and magnificent vistas on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. You will pedal on meandering paths and gentle slopes, enveloped in vibrant green landscapes, scattered with roaming sheep. The timeless beauty of England's historic landmarks, imposing castles, and National parks await.

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Road : 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

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Road : 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel:  4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

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Bike Tours in England

Bike tour england, the country that helped popularize cycle touring.

Cycling in Britain is a fun way to learn about this fascinating place. Why not start your bike trip from the capital London? Cycle via the Thames, the water highway to see famed Castles and Palaces. Our English cycle tours take you over some of Europe’s oldest history, visiting Stonehenge and Celtic sights, and introducing you to the famous towns of Oxford and Bath.

There is something for everyone on these cycling trips from the lover of literature and Tudor architecture to any cyclist who wants a full day on the bike and then a refreshing pint of beer afterwards. Cycling in England means cycling through centuries!

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Cycling in England’s Cotswolds

Our bike holidays take cyclists through the middle of England’s famous countryside, the Cotswolds. A rich area that is quintessential England with its charming villages, cultivated food tastes and some lovely cycle touring. Visit the famous city of Oxford and pedal on through ancient forests via quaint hamlets. This is the storybook English cycle tour you have been waiting for. On to classy Bath, where Netflix’s famous Bridgerton is filmed and where, before that, the Roman’s bathed. End in Europe’s most enigmatic sight, Neolithic Stonehenge. A surprise around every corner. Truly a bike tour for cyclists who love exploring.

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A stop over in London has got to be one of the highlights to any European bike tour. After staying awhile, a bike tour onwards is a great way to travel. Bike down its main water artery, the Thames, past world famous palaces, places and castles. Think King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, The Queen and Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, Windsor Palace and ending in Oxford, the renowned University town. What more could we squeeze in there? A delightful English cycling trip for everyone.

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England Bike Tours

England bike tours offer an exhilarating journey through diverse landscapes, from the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds to coastal paths along the English Channel. Planning a cycling trip in England promises cultural immersion and abundant outdoor adventures, making it an unforgettable experience. Explore charming villages, soak in stunning vistas, and delve into the rich heritage of England on these epic bike tours.

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Southern England

Isle of Wight Cycling Tour

This is a lovely short break for cyclists who want an attractive sightseeing tour, with a mixture of town and country. Almost half the island has been designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Distances are fairly short giving you time to stop and explore. The route is undulating and there are a few hills but nothing particularly difficult.

Northern England

Yorkshire Wolds Cycling Tour

Unwind on this beautiful circular tour of the Yorkshire Wolds on quiet country lanes for ‘big sky’ cycling on back roads with long views. This cycle will appeal to those who want a gentle introduction to cycling in the English countryside, as the North York Wolds Cycle Route is certainly set up for that. The ‘Wolds’ comprise a great arcing chain of chalky hills north of the Humber Estuary. You can literally see for miles across this gently rolling, colourful chalk land‑agricultural landscape and then be winding your way through a sudden hidden dry valley. These are just some of the features painted by the internationally acclaimed artist David Hockney, who first discovered the Yorkshire Wolds on a bicycle. It is a landscape that inspired Hockney’s ‘Woldgate’. Along the way, the ride passes by hidden villages, grand country houses, nature reserves, historic priories, and some of the region’s most fascinating landmarks.

Yorkshire Dales Cycleway Tour

The iconic Yorkshire Dales National Park has extraordinary natural beauty derived from the Iceland rain sculptured limestone. It has over thousands of years been fashioned into a range of shallow and deep ‘Dales’, gorges, rocky pavements, waterfalls and gushing rivers, caves and woodland glades. Human interaction with the landscape has moulded the geology to create farms and fields lined with miles of dry‑stone walls, the ribbed ruins of abbeys, medieval castles, pastures glowing with multi‑shades of green, sitting below wilder lands of heather and sedge, home of red grouse and deer. The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway follows a circuit of normally quiet lanes that are ideal for cycling.

Cycling in Cornwall Tour

Cornwall is very much a holiday county with beaches, famous Cornish pasties, pirates, shipwrecks and the roaring sea. A cycling tour in Cornwall is a spectacular way to explore this part of England at the perfect pace, and this bike tour is so much more. Expect a journey through a varying landscape of inland heaths and downs, rolling hills and tumbling coastlines.

Southwest Cornwall Cycling Tour

The far southwestern part of England in Cornwall is as unique as it is beautiful, and you’ll experience it in a special way by bicycle on the Southwest Cornwall cycling tour. Experience Cornish culture at its finest as you cycle from guesthouse to guesthouse and enjoy local hospitality all along the way.

Cotswolds Cycling Tour

Explore one of the most beautiful parts of England on this self-guided cycling tour of the Cotswolds. Hop on your bicycle for a week of exploration and relaxation in the tranquil countryside of the Cotswolds.

Stratford to Bath Cycling Tour

This Stratford to Bath cycling tour is packed full of scenic beauty and fascinating history. Enjoy cycling from village to village and staying in cute hotels and bed & breakfasts along the way.

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England General Information

Where to go cycling in england.

There's a plethora of options for cycling in England, whether along the scenic routes of the Cotswolds , exploring the rugged terrain of Northern England , or cycling along the coastline in Southern England . From tranquil countryside to bustling cities, England's cycling tours cater to a variety of travelers.

What makes cycling in England special?

Cycling in England offers a unique blend of history, nature, and adventure. Cyclists can traverse iconic regions like the Cotswolds , Lake District, and Yorkshire Dales , immersing themselves in stunning landscapes and cultural treasures along the way.

When to go cycling in England

The best time for cycling in England depends on weather preferences and avoiding crowds. Late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct) offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists. Summer is suitable for most regions, although it can be busier. Winter cycling is feasible in areas with mild climates, but it's worth noting that winters can be quite wet and unpleasantly damp, especially in coastal and northern regions, and at higher elevations, there may even be snowfall.

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• Stratford to Bath Cycling Tour encompasses a scenic journey through quintessential English countryside, meandering from the birthplace of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon to the historic spa city of Bath, passing through picturesque villages and verdant landscapes along the way.
• Cotswolds Cycling Tour invites cyclists to pedal through the heart of the Cotswold region, where idyllic countryside, charming villages, and lush meadows create a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely ride.
• Cycling in Cornwall Tour offers riders the chance to explore Cornwall's rugged coastline, rolling hills, and quaint fishing villages as they pedal along scenic coastal paths and winding country lanes.
• Yorkshire Wolds Cycling Tour leads cyclists through the undulating landscapes of the Yorkshire Wolds, revealing panoramic views, hidden valleys, and historic market towns as riders traverse this lesser-known gem of England's countryside.
• Isle of Wight Cycling Tour allows cyclists to discover the island's diverse landscapes, from dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches to lush forests and picturesque villages, all while enjoying a network of scenic cycle paths and quiet country lanes.

Travel tips for England Biking Tours

What to pack when biking in england.

Pack a helmet, comfortable clothing, padded shorts, water bottle, repair kit, map, bike lock, and snacks for energy.

Are luggage transfers available on bikes in England?

Yes, many biking routes in England offer luggage transfer services between accommodations for convenience.

How long do I need to bike in England?

The duration varies based on the route. Shorter biking routes may take a few days, while longer ones could take a week or more to complete.

What are the accommodations when biking in England?

Accommodations range from campsites and hostels to bed-and-breakfasts and hotels along popular biking routes in England.

Can I do a self-guided bike tour in England?

Yes, many biking routes in England are well-signposted and suitable for self-guided tours, with detailed maps and guidebooks available.

Can I do a guided bike tour in England?

Yes, guided bike tours led by experienced guides are available for those seeking expert knowledge and assistance while exploring England's biking routes.

Are there bike rental shops available along biking routes in England?

Yes, bike rental shops are often found in major towns along popular biking routes, offering a variety of bikes for rent including mountain bikes, road bikes, and e-bikes.

What types of terrain can I expect to encounter while biking in England?

Terrain varies widely, from flat and gentle paths along canals and disused railway lines to hilly and challenging trails in national parks and coastal areas.

Are there any bike-friendly accommodations or campsites along biking routes in England?

Yes, many accommodations along biking routes cater to cyclists with facilities such as secure bike storage, bike repair stations, and cyclist-friendly amenities.

What safety precautions should I take while biking in England?

Wear a helmet, obey traffic laws, use lights and reflective gear in low light conditions, and be mindful of other trail users such as walkers and horse riders.

Are there any bike repair shops or services available along biking routes in case of mechanical issues?

Yes, bike repair shops and mobile bike repair services are often located in towns along popular biking routes, providing assistance with repairs and maintenance.

Can I bring my own bike or should I consider renting one for biking in England?

Both options are feasible. Bringing your own bike ensures familiarity and comfort, while renting can be convenient, especially for travellers without access to transportation for their bikes.

What are some scenic or iconic landmarks I can expect to see while biking in England?

Scenic routes may include views of rolling countryside, historic villages, coastal cliffs, and landmarks such as castles, churches, and stately homes.

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Biking Tours in the UK

With its dramatic mountains, scenic coastlines, picture-postcard villages, and vibrant food scene, the UK have a lot to offer on an independent biking vacation! We have an extensive range of self-guided biking tours at Macs that let you discover each of these distinctive regions your way! 

If you want to experience quintessential England in all its glory, then slowly pedal the peaceful country lanes of the Cotswolds . Live like a local and visit its idyllic villages, stopping for a cream tea or a pub lunch in a rustic country inn. For the history buffs? Immerse yourself in Northern England's Roman heritage as you bike alongside the famous Hadrian's Wall . Or why not tick off some of England's most famous historical sites as you cycle through the Thames Valley on our London to Oxford By Bike tour, and onwards to the Cotswolds from Oxford to Bath . For coastal trails, head to the foot of England and see Cornwall's classic coastline . Pedal between its iconic harbor towns sampling its indulgent Cornish ice cream and trying its freshly caught fish and chips.

Looking to embrace the call of the mountains? Head north of the border to Scotland. Explore its magnificent scenery along the popular Great Glen Cycleway next to Loch Ness. If you want to see its bold landscape but do things at a gentler pace, then try our inspiring Lochs & Glens tour. Relax in the evenings, toasting your day's biking with a local brew in a traditional pub. 

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England – The Cotswolds Bike Tour

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When you imagine “picture-postcard” English countryside, it’s likely an image of the Cotswolds – England’s largest “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” – that comes to mind. Now picture yourself there – riding a bicycle! – on bucolic country roads with polite English drivers and beautiful views around every corner. It’s hard to believe that this enchanting, richly rural, region is so close to the “big city” hustle and bustle of London. Beautiful villages and towns of honey-colored stone dot the landscape of “wolds” (hills) and “cots” (stone-fenced sheep pens). In addition to iconic locations such as Oxford, Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon, and Bath, you’ll discover outstanding gardens, medieval churches and castles, country homes, lovely hotels, and some of the best (as well as oldest) pubs in the world. Truly, this is the “real England” in all its glory!

PEDAL HAPPY: Most of the riding on this tour is on typical English countryside roads which are well-paved but relatively narrow, as well as some ‘bridleway’ / canal routes limited to cyclists and pedestrians. About 12% of the roads are hard-packed but unpaved and there may be some short sections of cobblestones.

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COMBINING TOURS : We schedule our United Kingdom tour dates to make longer adventures possible. You can combine our England tour with Ireland or Scotland for the ultimate U.K. cycling experience!

Meet in Oxford. Head northwest through the eastern Cotswolds on your way to the delightful market town of Moreton-in-Marsh.

– Lunch – Dinner

Redesdale Arms

+1,947 ft / -1,712 ft

Arrive at Oxford Station at 11am where your Bicycle Adventures bike guide will meet you. After introductions and a briefing for the day, we’ll get set up on our bikes. We’ll take a quick spin around the city to ensure you are happy with your setup before heading northeast toward the Evenlode Valley. Along the way, we will pass near to Winston Churchill’s Blenheim Palace and head into the easternmost Cotswolds. Tonight, we’ll be dining at our hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh, the Redesdale Arms ,

Ride a loop past some of the best-known locations in the northern Cotswolds - Chipping Campden and Broadway Tower - and enjoy a tour at Sudeley Castle.

– Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

+3,225 ft / -3,225 ft

Pedal a loop from our hotel across the northwestern undulating landscape. The ride out today is a hilly one, however, the bigger the climb the bigger the views! During this loop, we’ll visit some of the best-known locations in the northern Cotswolds, including Chipping Campden and Broadway Tower and enjoy a tour at Sudeley Castle.

Cycle on quiet, twisting country lanes, and ... "thence" to Stratford for some Shakespeare!

– Breakfast

+1,702 ft / -1,702 ft

Following quiet, twisting country lanes, the flatter terrain today takes us toward Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare. Have lunch on your own and explore this medieval market town before returning to Moreton-in-Marsh via an abandoned railway. Dinner is on your own tonight.

Pedal to the "Venice of the Cotswolds" and visit Chedworth Roman Villa on the way to Tetbury.

The Hare and Hounds

+2,717 ft / -3,012 ft

Today we head south through the nearby “honeypot” villages of Lower Slaughter (meaning “muddy place”) and Bourton-on-the-Water renowned locally as the “Venice of the Cotswolds.” Traverse the rolling landscape of the North/South divide and visit the Chedworth Roman Villa (included) as we head down the spine of the Cotswolds toward Tetbury. Spend tonight amongst acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands at The Hare and Hounds .

Visit the oldest borough in England and Castle Combe - voted the prettiest! - on your way to historic Bath.

– Breakfast – Lunch

The Queensberry Hotel

+1822 ft / -2104 ft

Our final “point-to-point” ride will take us the last 40 miles into the center of Bath where we will spend the last two nights of the tour. Along the way, we will visit Malmesbury – England’s oldest borough according to the Guinness Book of World Records – and Castle Combe (voted the prettiest village in England) before descending into Bath. Stay tonight and tomorrow at the centrally located The Queensberry Hotel , a combination of Georgian-traditional style with “cheeky twists of contemporary comfort.” Dinner is on your own tonight.

Cycle along canal paths and venture into history at the Roman Baths museum. Raise a toast to a great week at our celebratory dinner!

– Breakfast – Dinner

+1,566 ft / -1,549 ft

"Parting is such sweet sorrow." -Shakespeare. Enjoy breakfast in Bath before your departure.

“Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow.” -William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet .

A fitting quote for the circumstances, we think. Our Cotswolds adventure finishes after breakfast on the morning of Day 7. If you are leaving Bath today, we will transfer you to the Bath Spa train station at 10:30am where you can catch a train to London, or one of the London airports (generally less than 2 hours away). We wish you a safe trip home or onward to your next adventure!

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Most tours have the option to add extra nights or drop a night - In this way you can choose the pace that suits you best!

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No single supplement is charged for the 3rd, 5th or 7th traveller when 2, 4 or 6 adults are occupying twin or double rooms

Older children travelling with 2 parents may be able to upgrade to their own room. In this case a 40% discount from Adult prices will apply. (Based on 2 sharing)

Please call us for prices for Solo Travellers, Single Parent Family Groups & Families with 3 or more children. (Own bike discounts do not apply to 'special offer' holidays).

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Child prices are based on a max of 2 children (U 16) sharing a room with 2 parents (Subject to family room availability)

We will supply the most approprite cycling equipment for children after consulting parents. However we often find the best option for most children up to about 12 years of age is for you to bring their own bikes from home.

(Children are usually happier on a bike they're familiar with, but it's essential YOU check that everything on the bike is safe and in good working order)

Our Child Equiment includes:-

Child Seats - suitable for children up to 5 years max

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Child tag-a-long bike - suitable for children between 5 and 8 years approx

Child bikes - suitable for children from the age 7 or 8 years approx 

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PREFER OFF-ROAD ?    'NORFOLK FOREST TRACKS HOLIDAY'- Lots of woodland cycling - 60% off-road & traffic free.

Explore the beautiful woodland trails and cycle tracks that criss-cross 40,000 acres of thetford forest..

A mountain bike holiday with no mountains ! This 3 night tour is mostly off-road using flat forest tracks and country byways to explore the magnificent Woods of Thetford and East Harling. Suitable for novice mountain bike riders, 24-28 miles a day which can be ridden at a fairly gentle pace with plenty of Cafe & Cake stops !

Day 1: Arrival in Diss, check-in by 1pm then a short afternoon ride on ancient byways to some historic villages finishing around 4pm with a great afternoon tea at a local Cafe. Stay overnight in a very comfortable Diss Hotel.

Day 2: Ride West to Harling Woods exploring the beautiful tracks next to the River Thet. Lunch in the Woods before cycling the ancient Peddars Way and Croxton Heath (Featured in many Dad's Army episodes). Stay overnight on the edge of Thetford.

Day 3: A full day exploring the most beautiful parts of Thetford Forest on quiet and easy woodland tracks. (Options to do some slightly technical mountain bike routes). Lunch at the Woodland Centre of High Lodge before a visit to Brandon Country Park in the afternoon. (For those with tired legs High Lodge is a great place to rest for an hour or two). Later in the afternoon you return to Thetford.

Day 4: An easy ride back to Diss on country byways and forest tracks, option to visit the English Whisky Distillery on route.

All the cycling is on forest tracks, ancient byways and very quiet country lanes.

Included: Luggage Transfer, Quality en-suite accommodation, Full English breakfasts, Free parking or collection from Diss or Thetford Train Station. (Quality Mountain bike hire only £40 for all 4 days)

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(£439pp sharing a double/twin room.  Minimum of 2 riders required. All rooms en-suite in quality hotels)

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Welcome to UK's best Cycling Holidays, we've designed a range of cycle tours that combine the very best things in Norfolk and Suffolk. Hand picked hotels of the highest standard, routes that follow the quietest country lanes, interesting places to visit and support from a friendly team who really look after you. Our cycle holidays and short breaks are suitable for all levels of cyclists, from beginers to experts... and because we take care of everything, all you need to do is pedal !

All our cycling holidays include:-

• All routes on very quiet country lanes & byways
• Fantastic countryside and coastal landscapes
• Excellent en-suite rooms in great hotels
• A full english breakfast every morning
• High quality Dawes or Claud Butler Hybrid bikes
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We provide everything for a relaxing cycling holiday and we can even design a special cycle holiday to your own specification. We have Coastal Adventures, Historic Tours, Mountain Bike Holidays and special Family Holidays - you can choose any start date and take a cycle holiday from 2 to 7 nights.

Please call us anytime on:- 07885 629014 to enquire about any aspect of our cycling holidays. *Small Supplement for Kings Lynn Station

Cycling is a great way to explore Norfolk & Suffolk, and when you add a beautiful rolling landscape and a network of quiet country lanes you the have the perfect place to get those pedals turning!

For the last 21 years our families have been cycling the byways, tracks and lanes of Norfolk & Suffolk, in the process we’ve discovered numerous ruined castles, deserted beaches, wonderful village inns, amazing children’s attractions and a wide collection of fascinating places to explore. And because we don’t have any serious hills in this lovely part of England everyone can cycle our routes – even if you’ve not been on a bike for years!

Using our own experiences we’ve developed a unique range of cycling tours that explore the very best bits of Norfolk and Suffolk. All our routes follow quiet country lanes to search out and discover a wealth of interesting places each day – you can also choose between different route options and while you travel ‘light’ on one of our modern touring bikes all your luggage is transported to your evening destination – usually a comfortable country hotel or a high quality bed and breakfast.

So whether you want a 2 day Family Adventure or a 6 day Coastal Exploration we’re sure we have something to suit – and don’t forget we’ve cycled all these routes ourselves so just give us a call if you want to discuss options or talk about any aspect of our tours.

Hoping to see you soon,

Martin, Phil, Mick and the UK Cycle Holiday Team

If you want to check availability, options, costs or have any other questions about our cycling breaks then please just give me a call or send me a note and I'll get back to you asap.

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“ Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday, it was a really great experience with the cycling routes pitched exactly at the right level ”

Ian, Cheshire

“ Getting the Train to Diss worked well, only 90 mins from Liverpool Street then a pleasant country ride to a lovely little hotel. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend without the Car for once ! ”

Richard, North London

“ The perfect balance between cycling and family attractions, we didn't have to cycle more than 1 hour before the Zoo, Steam Train or Dinosaur Park came into view... well thought out and great fun for kids ”

Wendy, Fersfield

“ The route plan was spot-on, we got to Southwold on lovely quiet country lanes and had all afternoon to explore the town... a downhill ride and a ferry crossing by rowing boat was a great way to arive at our hotel! ”

Mark, Cumbria

“ first time on a cycle for years...we really enjoyed the holiday and would definately recommend it to others, we will be back next year ”

Sue, Sussex

“ I tested your Coastal Explorer Tour with a couple of friends and can honestly say it’s a brilliant way to discover North Norfolk. Your suggested route took us through some perfect cycling countryside offering loads of interesting places to visit ”

John, London

“ At the end of fantastic days cycling we stayed at a lovely country hotel, the food was superb and the room very comfortable…it's obvious you've developed the perfect recipe for fun and relaxing cycling holidays ”

Pete, Milton Keynes

“ Your route was perfect for the kids, not too far to reach the attractions but enough countryside to make it feel like a little adventure…they both enjoyed all the fresh air and want to come back in the Spring ”

Netti, London

“ Thanks for arranging a great cycle tour, all of our group had a brilliant time even though 3 of us had never been on a bike for over 5 years….the scenery was spectacular, the bikes comfortable and the pubs brilliant! ”

Liz, Cockermouth

“ Last year we did the Coast to Coast ride but this time we wanted to do something a bit more relaxing. So a trip around East Anglian Castles was just perfect...very well done for putting together our route at such short notice ”

Nick, Winchester

“ Last year we got stuck at the airport for hours so as a family we decided to reduce the hassle and holiday nearer home.... the kids also wanted a 'green' holiday so your Safari Tour was exactly what we needed. ”

Amanda, Horsham

“ After doing very little exercise for 10 years I wasn't sure if I would enjoy cycling again however your bikes are so easy to ride and comfortable I really enjoyed myself..... on the third day I did 30 miles and even thought about doing more! ”

Ashley, Southwold - Suffolk Secrets Tour

“ Undoubtedly Norfolk is at it's best when explored by bike, it just gives you time to stop at all the places you miss when in the car. Our only regret was that we hadn't arranged a longer tour…can we come back next month ! ”

Geoff, Great Dunmow

“ I've cycled many parts of the UK but it was the first cycling holiday for my wife. Although she was a little nervous at first your advice and support allowed us to have a really excellent long weekend in a beautiful part of Suffolk…. Many Thanks ”

Paul, Leicestershire

Nick, Winchester - Bespoke tour for some special friends

“ Just a note to say thanks to Phil and Martin for arranging our cycle trip at such short notice. Everything was taken care of and despite two days of wet weather we had a wonderful week – the hotels were excellent:- good food, comfortable and friendly ”

Rodney, York

“ Many thanks for arranging our weekend cycling tour, both the Hotel and B & B were top class and your route notes took us to places well off the beaten track. Climbing up a working windmill and the seal trip are both to be recommended ”

Lisa, Chester - Coastal Explorer tour

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England Cycling Tours: the Best Self Guided Bike Holidays

Explore england on an affordable cycling holiday.

If you're a fan of active travel and want to explore England on a cycling tour, you're in the right place. Here we list our top picks for the best self guided cycling holidays in England.

On these unforgettable bike trips in England, you'll discover the beautiful rolling countryside, charming villages, authentic food and beer, and that warm, good natured hospitality that England is renowned for. Experience the Cotswolds, become immersed in the Isle of Wight, admire the coast in Cornwall or even ride the iconic Cyclist's Coast to Coast trail . The key advantage of a self guided bike tour is that you can cycle at your own pace and take the time to truly discover the hidden secrets of the country via England's back roads.

Without a doubt, these are England's best self guided cycling tours where you'll have a fantastic time.

Cornish Cycle Tour

Discover the famous seaside region of Cornwall in England's south west on an incredible cycling holiday. Highlights of this bike trip include seeing shipwrecks, eating cornish pasties, hearing the history of pirates and visiting sheltered coves. 

Explore Cornwall your way on this 9 day self guided Cornish Cycle tour . It's graded as moderate to challenging, due to some hilly parts, however the beautiful rivers, castles and gardens are a fitting reward to this great bike holiday.

Cotswolds By Bike Tour

If you're yet to experience England's gorgeous countryside, the Cotswolds by Bike tour is the right trip for you. Spend your days cycling between village pubs and old coaching inns. Along the way, you'll absorb the charming features of the landscape: churches, gardens, Roman villas, regency buildings, fords, and cottages - all cobbled together by the intriguing English history. 

This is what A Worsley from Australia had to say about their trip:

"My daughter and I have just completed a self guided bike trip of the Cotswolds in England. What a fantastic experience, challenge and adventure the 8 days provided.The scenery was breathtaking and the townships we rode through were magnificent.All the accommodation was excellent with luggage always greeting us at our destination... Thoroughly recommend this adventure and thank you to UTracks for an efficient and comprehensive booking service."

The Cyclist's Coast to Coast Tour

While perhaps more famous as a walking tour, the Coast to Coast trail can also be completed on a bike as well. Also known as Wainwright's Way, the Coast to Coast route covers the breadth of England, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Cyclists can ride this trip in just 6 fun-filled days as they cross from Whitehaven to Tynemouth.

This is a challenging, and overly satisfying, cycling trip. There's much to see, including the Cumbrian Lakes and Fells, the bleak Pennines, beautiful Dales and many warm and inviting inns to welcome you at the end of each enjoyable day. 

As a fun fact, this route is nicknamed the C2C, which stands for Sea to Sea rather than the often-thought Coast to Coast! This is because riding the Coast to Coast follows a slightly different trail to the walking version .

Isle of Wight Cycle Tour

This is a lovely short cycling tour that fully explores the Isle of Wight in just 5 days. Due to the island's largely flat terrain, this ride is graded as introductory to moderate, and allows for plenty of free time to explore as you wish.

The route starts in Ryde and circumnavigates all of the glorious coastal views of the Isle of White. Discover the estuary around Newport and the old town of Yarmouth, marvel at Queen Victoria's Osborne House and take the time to soak in the island lifestyle, half of which has been designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Heart of the Lake District by e-Bike

The Cyclist's Coast to Coast

Moderate to Challenging

Scotland by Bike and Boat

Scottish Highlands Cycle

Great Glen Cycleway

Cotswolds by Bike

Introductory to Moderate

Hadrian's Cycleway

Isle of Wight Cycle

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Making Europe Affordable

We offer different levels of accommodation and comfort so that even the most budget conscious can treat themselves to active holidays on Europe's most celebrated tracks and trails. Our trips are great value for money because you only pay for what you want.  

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Our wide range of self-guided itineraries embody the UTracks philosophy of exploring Europe your way. We handle the logistics so all that's left for you to do is enjoy exploring Europe at your own pace. Most depart daily with a minimum of two people, meaning maximum flexibility.

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With close to 400 trips in almost 50 countries, including the largest range of bike & boat holidays in Europe, we're confident that we can organise an Alps walk, Camino de Santiago or Via Francigena experience, Food Lovers' trip or a tour in a lesser-known pocket of Europe that you will love. 

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So much more than just riding a bike

Discover the UK by bike. Our beautiful country with stunning landscapes, endless coastlines and bursting with ancient history, welcomes you

Travel with the specialists in self-guided UK cycling holidays. Make the most of the UK with a selection of inspiring itineraries that include local, family-run hotel accommodations. We take care of your luggage transfer while you cycle through breath-taking British scenery. With our excellent navigation app all routes are easy to follow. Cycling in the UK is growing, so come back regularly to find new routes & destinations.

Experience the UK bike tour of your dreams. The only thing you will have to do is:

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Look forward to seeing you on the trails,

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If you’re after an instant holiday feeling, the UK’s islands give just that. Starting with the special journey to get there, island life is usually relaxed and the pace slower. You’ll enjoy a constant sea breeze, beaches, coves, cliffs and stunning ocean vistas. 

Experience the grandeur of Britain's peaks and valleys on a cycling holiday. Whether you’re cycling in the Scottish Highlands or English Lake District , the rolling hills, lush valleys and charming mountain resorts are the perfect backdrop for your trip. 

From the glacial waters and mountains of the Lake District , to the rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands , the United Kingdom is bursting with nature. Discover these beautiful landscapes for yourself on a wonderful cycling holiday.

Explore Britain's scenic coastal cycling paths on an unforgettable bike holiday. Our coastal bike tours take you through a varying landscape of inland heaths and downs , rolling hills, lively fishing ports, friendly seaside towns and of course tumbling coastlines. 

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All of our trips are carefully designed by our team to provide you with the best cycling routes . We offer easy-to-use, up-to-date route notes and maps. Enjoy cycling on comfortable and peaceful routes!

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Cycling is amongst the lowest-impact way to travel. As you explore off-the-beaten-track, you help support local communities and minimise the damage that mass-tourism can make.

We know that taking a self-guided trip for the first time can generate insecurity, but with our app you can follow from your mobile and in an intuitive way the daily routes of your cycling trip. Our mobile app will also show you points of interest along your route. 

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Top 20 Bike Rides and Cycling Routes in England

Cycling in england.

From the craggy coast of Cornwall to magnificent switchbacks of the Peak District and from the flat fens of Norfolk to the undulating South Downs, cycling in England is unbelievably varied. The country has 10 national parks, and 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, each offering utterly different riding landscapes. A vast network of quiet country lanes link every village and town whilst disused railways whisk cyclists along a hidden, traffic-free labyrinth over viaducts and through historic tunnels. 

From the most punishing, world-renowned climbs to blissful, flat rides past nature reserves, there are near-infinite cycle routes in England for every mood, ability and location. Country parks, reservoirs and old railways provide excellent family-friendly adventures whilst rolling hills, ambitious mountain trails and deep valleys provide training grounds for keen roadies. Wherever you ride, you’re never far from pubs, cafes and, often, train stations, allowing you to craft your ride any way you like.

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The Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station to Blackwell Mill and back — Peak District National Park

Round the island cycle route.

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Rutland water loop from oakham, ladybower, derwent and howden reservoirs loop — peak district national park, kielder water loop, the tissington trail from ashbourne to parsley hay & back — peak district national park, derwentwater, buttermere & honister pass loop from keswick — lake district national park, carsington water family loop, bradford on avon, bath and the two tunnels greenway, buttertubs pass & oxnop scar loop from hawes — yorkshire dales national park.

Our Tour recommendations are based on thousands of activities completed by other people on komoot.

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Explore the most popular tours in england, discover the most popular attractions in england.

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out more Cycling Routes throughout England below and find the perfect Tour in your destination.

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Trailbrakes Biking Holidays specialises in providing unique, bespoke  mountain biking holidays ,  cycling tours ,  road cycling holidays and gravel bike tours throughout the UK. We offer cycling adventures from 2 days to 2 weeks, exploring the most amazing and beautiful parts of Scotland, England and Wales, including incredible coast to coast cycling holidays, so have a look at the biking trips below to start planning your cycling tour adventure or  contact us  directly to discuss your cycling holiday requirements.

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Ride the best mountain biking trails through the wilds of the UK on a bespoke mountain biking holiday.

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Take a fantastic adventure on some of the best hidden roads and trails you will find anywhere, perfect for a gravel bike, hardtail mountain bike or hybrid.

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Our fantastic cycling holidays include the classic C2C, Coast and Castles, Way of the Roses and Hadrian's Cycleway.

Road Biking Holidays

Cycle over infamous Lake District passes or bike along stunning, scenic roads in remote corners of Scotland.

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Since 2006 we have been organising UK-based mountain biking holidays and cycling tours. We believe that your cycling holiday should be exactly as you want it and have more than 25 self-guided, bespoke cycling holidays to choose from. Just tell us exactly what you want and we'll design a perfect UK  mountain biking tour , gravel bike holiday , leisure cycling tour or road biking holiday especially for you. 

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We're a flexible, friendly cycling tour provider and can adapt any biking tour to suit your interests, budget, schedule and fitness level

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Every one of our trips is painstakingly planned to ensure that you have the best cycling holiday experience

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We are fanatical about cycling and, with years of expertise, have carefully researched and refined each biking route

Looking for biking tour inspiration? Our best cycling holidays for HISTORY

Hadrian's Wall Coast to Coast

• 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
• 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
• 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
• 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
• 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
• 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
• 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
• 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails

Coast and Castles

King Alfred's Way

Looking for biking tour inspiration our best cycling holidays for a long weekend.

Yorkshire Wolds

Lake District Singletrack

Galloway Gravel

Looking for biking tour inspiration our best cycling holidays for wildlife.

Highland Coast to Coast

The Caledonia Way

Highland and Island Tour

Looking for biking tour inspiration our best cycling holidays for beaches.

Coast and Castles North

Looking for biking tour inspiration our best cycling holidays for wilderness.

Southern Upland Coast to Coast

Lakes and Dales Loop

Looking for biking tour inspiration our best cycling holidays for food and drink.

Wainwright's Coast to Coast

Way of the Roses

West Highland Way & Great Glen Way

Looking for biking tour inspiration our best cycling holidays for deserted roads.

Southern Scotland Coast to Coast

North Coast 500

What our customers say about our holidays.

"We had a great week of biking from coast to coast! We loved it! The weather, the trails, accommodations and the transfers were all great." Maarten - Wainwright's C2C

"All went very well on the trip. It certainly was a marvellous experience. The weather was amazing and the scenery along the way was breath-taking." Nick - Off-Road C2C

"Brilliant service!! Our off road C2C trip was really well organised and the route was epic! Trailbrakes were always on hand if any issues arose." Lee - Off-road C2C

"Quiet roads with lovely scenery and good accommodation. All the planning was first class together with routes and helpful information." Sarah and Bruce - Southern Scotland Coast to Coast

"Awesome trip planned by Peter and Christine in the Lake District. It's rare to find such slick and well run trips these days but Trailbrakes have got it nailed." Justin - Lake District Singletrack

"Our experience with Trailbrakes has been a wonderful pleasure, and has given us lots of good experiences to remember." Jorge - Galloway Gravel

"Had an absolutely brilliant experience with Trailbrakes. The communication and organisation pre trip was fantastic. All of the logistics ran seamlessly." Becca - Way of the Roses

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Thousands of cyclists ride in 2024 TD Five Boro Bike Tour

Cyclists ruled the city streets this weekend.

More than 30,000 bike riders participated in the 2024 TD Five Boro Bike Tour on a soggy Sunday. The nonprofit organization that puts on the event, Bike New York, says it is the biggest charitable bike ride in the world.

“It’s just so enjoyable. It’s physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. It’s spiritual,” said Ken Podziba, the president and CEO of Bike New York.

What You Need To Know

More than 30,000 bike riders participated in the 2024 td five boro bike tour on sunday the event was hosted by the nonprofit organization bike new york the 40-mile journey began in lower manhattan, went up to the bronx, came back down into queens and brooklyn before wrapping up on staten island ny1 producers nicholas loud and atlan hassard rode in the event and joined anchors rocco vertuccio and shannan ferry sunday morning on ny1 to talk about it.

The 40-mile journey began in lower Manhattan and continued through Central Park, before cyclists made their way uptown to the Bronx. They then went south and biked over the Queensboro Bridge into Long Island City.

Riders then traveled through Queens and along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, before biking over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to wrap up on Staten Island.

This event is not a race — it is a tour. Cyclists of all skill levels from around the world are invited to travel at their own pace and take in the spectacle.

"I think this is just a great opportunity to see the city. I mean, the streets are closed. This like never happens. We were just through Manhattan. It was amazing. It gives you a different view of the city,” said Diego Garcia, a participant in the Five Boro Bike Tour.

Garcia is new to the city after recently moving to the area from Mexico.

Ari Calem, who is originally from Maryland, has been living and working in the city for about three years. She too took part in the bike tour for the first time on Sunday.

"My bike is kind of a plain casual bike. So I'm just enjoying the city, getting some exercise, but not taking it too intensely,” Calem said.

Spectrum News NY1 spoke with two riders Sunday who are blind. They said they feel empowered when riding in the Five Boro Bike Tour.

"We just want to be part of this community, this high energy. We're athletes at the highest level. We both compete internationally,” said Kiana Glanton, who rode Sunday on a tandem bike.

Glanton said she wants people to know there are no limits to what somebody can do.

"I'm just excited to bring some more light and awareness and education to visual impairments and blindness and people — what they can do," said Griffin Pinkow.

The Five Boro Bike Tour raises money to fund free bike education programs throughout the city, including teaching young New Yorkers in all five boroughs how to ride on city streets.

"We teach formerly incarcerated New Yorkers to become bike mechanics, and they get jobs maintaining Citi Bikes, and their lives are turned around," Podziba said. "We also teach tens of thousands of New Yorkers how to ride — how to ride safely."

The event has around 70 different organizations that serve as charity partners, according to Podziba.

Danielle Kang: Aramco Team Series Seoul is breather from ‘suffocating’ LPGA Tour life

M ajor winner Danielle Kang is hoping a break from “suffocating” life on the LPGA Tour to play this week’s Aramco Team Series event in South Korea can breathe new life into her season.

The American is among the big names teeing it up at the $1m tournament in Seoul, along with England’s Charley Hull and Bronte Law, and home favourite Hyo-Joo Kim.

It marks the Ladies European Tour’s first foray into South Korea, a modern-day golfing hotbed with more players in the top 50 of the women’s Rolex Rankings than any other country.

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Kang won the 2017 Women’s PGA Championship and is a former world No2 but has slipped to 71st and admits she has fallen out of love with life on the US circuit.

“It’s been a very long time of me playing on that tour, and where I work it’s been very suffocating lately. To come to a different tour was one of my main reasons to come out,” she said. 

“I haven’t been wanting to compete or to play. It’s been a very unpleasant environment for me to be working in for a while, and working really hard to be able to compete in that.”

Kang has missed three cuts from seven appearances this year but her drought goes back to January 2022, when she won her sixth LPGA Tour title.

The closest the 31-year-old has come to victory since then was at another Aramco Team Series tournament, in Singapore last year, where she finished second to Pauline Roussin .

“I’m doing the best I can, but selfishly I came out here and wanted to come out because I really do like the Aramco Team Series,” she added. 

“I love the team vibe but I’m hoping that this will be a turning point in my career where I’m not just playing on the LPGA, but becoming that competitive golfer that I wanted to become again. 

“I think I’m going to be able to ride the momentum from this Aramco Team Series in Seoul and that’s kind of the reason why I really wanted to compete.”

Seoul is the second of five legs in this year’s Aramco Team Series, the Saudi-backed string of big-money events on the LET which routinely draws talent from both major tours.

Germany’s Alexandra Forsterling won in Tampa in March , when Hull was second for the third time in her last four appearances in the series. The Englishwoman also won in New York in 2021.

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Five Boro Bike Tour held Sunday in NYC. See the route map and list of road closures.

By Mark Prussin , Alecia Reid

Updated on: May 6, 2024 / 6:50 AM EDT / CBS New York

NEW YORK -- The Five Boro Bike Tour returns to New York City this weekend, which means street, bridge and tunnel closures citywide. 

Use this guide to get around if have to be on the road. See where the bike tour starts and when it will end.

What time does the Five Boro Bike Tour start?

The Five Boro Bike Tour map shows the route of the 40-mile event, which starts at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 5 in Manhattan. 

Here are the bridge and tunnel closures announced by the MTA: 

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge  

The Staten Island-bound lower level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be closed from 2 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, according to the MTA. The upper level will remain open in both directions, but drivers heading to Staten Island must use the Belt Parkway. 

Other closures include:

• One Brooklyn-bound lane on the lower level from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
• The Bay Street exit from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
• The 92nd Street entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
• The Belt Parkway entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
• The Lily Pond Avenue exit from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge exit ramp to the southbound FDR Drive will be closed from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. All southbound traffic must exit via the 2nd Avenue-East 125th Street ramp.  

Hugh Carey Tunnel

The approach from the Hugh Carey Tunnel to the westbound Gowanus/BQE will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to this off-property closure, all traffic exiting the tunnel in Brooklyn will be diverted to Hamilton Avenue during this time, and the Trinity Place exit in Manhattan will also be closed from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

Here's the full list of streets that will be closed at NYPD's discretion during the bike tour:

• Greenwich Street between Battery Place and Morris Street
• Trinity Place between Morris Street and Liberty Street
• Church Street between Liberty Street and Canal Street
• Chambers Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• Worth Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• Canal Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• 6th Avenue between Franklin Street and West 59th Street
• West 59th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• Grand Army Plaza between West 59th Street and East Drive
• East Drive between Grand Army Plaza and Center Drive
• Center Drive between 5th Avenue and East Drive
• East Drive between Center Drive and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
• Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between West 110th Street and West 135th Street
• East / West 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Madison Avenue
• Madison Avenue between East 135th Street and East 138th Street
• Madison Avenue Bridge (Bronx-bound)
• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 3rd Avenue Bridge and East 116th Street
• East 116th Street between FDR Drive and Pleasant Avenue
• Pleasant Avenue between East 116th Street and East 114th Street
• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 116th Street and 63rd Street Exit
• East 63rd Street between FDR Drive (Southbound) and Queensboro Bridge Exit
• Queensboro Bridge Exit between East 63rd Street and East 60th Street
• Queensboro Bridge Upper Level (Manhattan-bound)
• Peter Minuit Plaza between State Street and South Street
• Whitehall Street between South Street and Water Street
• State Street between Whitehall Street and Battery Place
• Battery Place between State Street and West Street
• Morris Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street
• Albany Street between West Street and Greenwich Street
• Greenwich Street between Rector Street and Cedar Street
• West Broadway between Vesey Street and Barclay Street
• West Broadway between Murray Street and Warren Street
• Rector Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street
• Cedar Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street
• Liberty Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street
• Dey Street between Broadway and Church Street
• Vesey Street between West Street and West Broadway
• Murray Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• Warren Street between West Street and Broadway
• Duane Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• Thomas Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• Leonard Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• Franklin Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• White Street between Broadway and West Broadway
• Walker Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• Lispenard Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• Broad Street between Pearl Street and South Street
• Broadway between Morris Street and Battery Place
• South Street between Broad Street and Whitehall Street
• Water Street between Whitehall Street and Broad Street
• 138th Street between Madison Avenue Bridge and 3rd Avenue
• 3rd Avenue between 138th Street and 3rd Avenue Bridge
• Rider Avenue between 138th Street and 137th Street
• 137th Street between Rider Avenue and 3rd Avenue
• 3rd Avenue Bridge (Manhattan-bound)
• 21st Street between Queens Plaza South and Hoyt Avenue North
• Queens Plaza South between 21st Street and Vernon Boulevard / Alternate Route
• Hoyt Avenue North between 21st Street and 19th Street
• 19th Street between Hoyt Avenue North and Ditmars Boulevard
• Ditmars Boulevard between 19th Street and Shore Boulevard
• Shore Boulevard between Ditmars Boulevard and Astoria Park South
• Astoria Park South between Shore Boulevard and 14th Street
• 14th Street between Astoria Park South and 31st Avenue
• 31st Avenue between 14th Street and Vernon Boulevard
• Vernon Boulevard between 31st Avenue and 44th Drive
• 44th Drive between Vernon Boulevard and 11th Street
• 11th Street between 44th Drive and Pulaski Bridge
• Pulaski Bridge (Brooklyn-bound)
• McGuiness Boulevard between Pulaski Bridge and Greenpoint Avenue
• Java Street between McGuinness Boulevard and Franklin Street
• Greenpoint Avenue between McGuinness Boulevard and Franklin Street
• Franklin Street between Java Street and North 14th Street
• Kent Avenue between North 14th Street and Williamsburg Street West
• Williamsburg Street West between Kent Avenue and Flushing Avenue
• Flushing Avenue between Williamsburg Street West and Navy Street
• North Elliot Place between Flushing Avenue and Park Avenue
• Navy Street between Flushing Avenue and York Street
• York Street between Navy Street and Gold Street
• Gold Street between York Street and Front Street
• Front Street between Gold Street and Old Fulton Street
• Old Fulton between Furman Street and Prospect Street
• Cadman Plaza West between Prospect Street and Tillary Street
• Tillary Street between Cadman Plaza West and Adams Street
• Brooklyn Bridge Promenade between Tillary Street and Centre Street
• Furman Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
• Atlantic Avenue between Furman Street and Columbia Street
• Columbia Street between Atlantic Avenue and BQE West Entrance Columbia Street
• BQE / Gowanus Expressway between BQE West Entrance Columbia Street and Verrazano
• Verrazano Bridge Lower Level (Staten Island-bound)
• Staten Island
• Bay Street between New York Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
• Hylan Boulevard between Bay Street and Edgewater Street
• Edgewater Street/ Front Street between Hylan Boulevard and Hannah Street
• Hannah Street between Front Street and Bay Street
• Bay Street between Hannah Street and Richmond Terrace
• Richmond Terrace between Bay Street and Nicholas Street Wall Street between Richmond Terrace and Dead End

Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5k + Long Island Marathon results

Another heads up for drivers: The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5k is also taking place Sunday. Expect heavy traffic around the Weehawken toll booths, which mark both the start and finish.  

The Long Island Marathon is also being held in Nassau County. Several roads are closed for the race, but they are expected to reopen by 1:30 p.m. See the Long Island marathon results page.

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With a choice of guided, private or self-guided bike tours, our routes will take you on the quietest country lanes to some of the Cotswolds’ most evocative local sites. Ride to the front steps of Blenheim Palace, into the university city of Oxford via the canals, through historic tunnels into Roman Bath and into Shakespeare’s Stratford upon little-used gravel paths.

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The best way out of London and into the Cotswolds is by train, out of Paddington, and directly into Oxford station, Moreton-in-Marsh or Bath. All of our cycling trips begin from these locations so you can arrive relaxed, refreshed and ready to start your tour. If you prefer to drive there is station parking available.

All our trips are open for single travellers to join. You will have a great time on our cycling tours whether travelling on your own, as a couple, family or group, meeting like-minded people on our guided trips, or choosing your own adventure on our self-guided tours. “As a single female, I would not hesitate to go on another Active England trip as a solo traveller”. S.G.

Our cycling routes are carefully chosen to ensure we bike on the quietest country lanes, with the best views of the Cotswolds! Drivers in the Cotswolds are very polite and guests have always felt safe and secure when riding our routes, check out our Trip Advisor Reviews from guests who have cycled with us: “I was concerned about riding in traffic, but for the most part there were not that many cars. The people are very watchful and careful, they wait and allow cyclist to go ahead. The Cotswolds and very beautiful, rural and unspoiled. I loved the small towns and the beautiful countryside. I would absolutely do it again with Active England. Loved it all.” E.C.

The Cotswolds are a range of hills, with its name stemming from ‘Cote’ meaning sheep enclosure and ‘wold’ meaning hills. There are therefore lots of hills and incredible views from the top! However, you will able to miss out some of the steeper inclines – or add in some trickier climbs for those looking to stretch their legs. There are routes for everyone and with our routes we can tailor your tour to your preferences. We also have e-bikes available on request to make your holiday care-free!

Absolutely! Our e-bikes allow our guests to go the distance without the slog, to enjoy the countryside at their own pace and to provide assistance that will get you up any hill. They are as good on rural country roads as on canal tow-paths and rail to trail tracks. Safe and easy to use, these e-bikes are perfect for all abilities.

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After a Long, Stressful Career in Law, This Rider Regained Her Health on a Bike

Happily retired, she now loves biking around the United States.

I was a lawyer working long hours and under the stress of constant deadlines for 30 years. I ignored my fitness for too long, and in 2006 at age 48, I embarked on a mission to lose weight and get fitter.

Eventually, I decided to start running. It went so badly, I hired a coach. As an older, heavier runner, she suggested I take a couple of spin classes a week taught by a local cyclist/triathlete. After a few months, she had the audacity to suggest I ride an actual bicycle... outside! That’s when a love of cycling began.

I started riding two to three times a week, as cross training for running. After I retired in 2010, I did consulting for two years. Once I was finished with my professional career, I needed a big goal.

I decided to participate in a half Ironman and ultimately chose Ironman Arizona in 2012. My focus during that period was largely on endurance , maintaining a zone 1 to 2 heart rate, and high cadence for longer distances.

I had also learned about a friend’s bike ride across the United States, and it inspired me to try adventure and exploration cycling. I cycled the Atlantic Coast in 2015 for two weeks, the Pacific Coast in 2016 for six weeks, and did the first quarter of the Trans Am (coast of Oregon to West Yellowstone) in 2018 for four weeks. (These were supported tours with a group called Woman Tours!)

However, I didn’t enjoy being away from my family for so long, so now my adventures are shorter, with a few week-long bike tours in Montana, Arizona, Idaho, and France each year.

I started a blog called Fitter After 50 , and a Facebook group to coordinate training rides and adventures. A core group of us (about 10 people) decided to ride Glacier to Yellowstone in 2021, and we’ve done a week-long trip each summer since then.

In 2022, we did a week of biking and hiking in Sun Valley, Idaho, and the Sawtooth Mountain Range, also in Idaho. In 2023, we completed a Glacier bike tour with The Cycling House. This August, we are planning a week of cycling and hiking in Jackson Hole!

I work in threes for my current cycling schedule: ride three days a week, strength train three days a week, and run or hike three days a week. On strength days, strength is first, and easy aerobic effort is second.

Cycling has brought terrific friends and great adventures into my life! And a lower stress way to maintain fitness . The sense of accomplishment from getting to the top of a big climb or finishing a long ride is amazing!

When I started, I remember getting off my bike and walking up a particular hill , feeling so defeated. I’ve now ridden that hill dozens of times, and used each milestone to support the next.

These tips have made my cycling journey a success:

1. be consistent.

Even during the winter , when I don’t want to ride outside, getting on the WAHOO a couple of times a week gives me structured workouts that help maintain cycling fitness.

2. Enjoy the ride

Be in it for the long run. And don’t do it over the long run if it is not fun. Find what you consider fun, like cruising along, or hammering, or a combination. Find what motivates you, whether it’s a big goal, riding with friends, seeing the country, and use that motivation to continue to be active.

3. Go on a bike tour or week-long state ride

With such a wide variety of options available now, bike tours are a great way to see new places and/or try new things like gravel riding. The Cycling House is my favorite group for week-long bike tours in the United States, and I’ve done four gravel tours with them. If a commercial bike tour is not in your budget, state rides like Cycle Oregon or Tour de Wyoming are great options or shorter events, like the Bourbon Burn in Kentucky.

4. Strength train

There’s a ton of research showing how we lose muscle as we age, but likewise tons of research showing strength training can go a long way to offset that loss.

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The 5 boro bike tour: tough to arrange, tough to finish.

The organizer of the event, which takes place on Sunday, says it’s harder to stage than the New York City Marathon.

By James Barron

Good morning. It’s Friday. Today we’ll look at what it takes to stage the Five Boro Bike Tour, scheduled for Sunday. We’ll also get details about an appellate decision in a case that could force changes in policies at public schools with selective admissions policies.

Kenneth Podziba began by saying that it was harder to stage the Five Boro Bike Tour than it was to stage the New York City Marathon.

He is the president and chief executive of Bike New York, a nonprofit group that promotes happenings like the bike tour, which is scheduled for Sunday.

Then he said that he did not want to sound as if he was “bashing or belittling the Road Runners” — the New York Road Runners, the organization that puts on the marathon, the largest of its kind in the world. But Podziba did not, um, backpedal. Mounting the bike tour, the largest of its kind, “is a lot harder,” he said.

How so? Both events cover much of the same ground, from the 2.6-mile-long Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to highways like the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. But Podziba said that bicyclists were different from runners. They face hazards that marathoners do not have to worry about.

That is why the bike tour has blowtorches at the ready.

The volunteers carrying them look for expansion joints — narrow connectors between strips of pavement that give the concrete room to move. Only a little, to be sure. But there are two long expansion joints on the F.D.R. that go in the same direction as the traffic, creating a potential hazard for cyclists who do not see them in time to swerve away, Podziba said.

On the Third Avenue Bridge, where the expansion joints run across the road, “the gaps are large enough” to pose problems, he said. Runners would probably not notice the unevenness, but a bicycle rider could go over the handlebars if a tire hit at the wrong angle.

The solution? Put tape over the expansion joints.

The tape will not stick if the joints are wet, Podziba said, so on a damp day the bike tour volunteers go out with blowtorches to dry the joints — carefully, said Podziba, who was the city’s sports commissioner under two mayors, Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg, and served as deputy commissioner of the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

After looking at the rainy forecast for Sunday, he said that “it looks like we will need to use the blowtorches.” (A spokeswoman for the New York Road Runners said that “we don’t employ this method” and noted that her group worked with the Department of Transportation “to ensure the marathon course is safe for all participants.” Bike New York does, too, Podziba said. The two groups also coordinate with other city agencies, like the Police Department. And Bike New York removes the tape from the expansion joints once the cyclists have ridden by.)

And then there are the potholes.

Before the marathon, the Road Runners can put a cone over a pothole, Podziba said, but, he added, “we can’t.” The bike tour has volunteers who wave riders around potholes. Volunteers also work to smooth out potential bottlenecks like one that Podziba was concerned about on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, where he said a lane was partly closed for construction work. The bike tour will close that lane all the way so that riders do not have to snake in and out on Sunday.

Different starting points

The two events start in different places — the marathon on Staten Island, the bike tour in Manhattan, at Church Street and Franklin Street in TriBeCa. (The 32,000 riders have been divided into six groups, called waves, that will pedal off at different times on Sunday morning.)

They also end in different places — the marathon in Central Park, the bike tour at Fort Wadsworth, on Staten Island, where there is an after-party.

The bike tour now draws so many riders that Fort Wadsworth “isn’t big enough,” Podziba said, adding, “We need a natural flow of people leaving.”

There is another difference between the bike tour and the marathon. The bicyclists can get a blessing on Saturday at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.

It is something the cathedral has offered cyclists, but not runners, for more than 20 years.

“But we could,” said the dean of the cathedral, the Very Rev. Patrick Malloy, who will officiate at the service.

He will sprinkle holy water on each bicycle before the cyclists take “a festive lap inside the cathedral,” walking the length of the nave while ringing the bells on their bikes. Officials from the Department of Transportation will also be at the cathedral for a helmet giveaway for cyclists who need one — and on Sunday, they will. Bike New York says that helmetless riders will be asked to leave.

It will be a partly sunny day in the mid-60s. The evening will be partly cloudy, with temperatures in the high 40s.

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Menendez federal trial : Senator Robert Menendez’s lawyers want a psychiatrist to testify at his corruption trial about the impact of his father’s death by suicide. Prosecutors are objecting .

Seizing Hamilton Hall: The people who took over a building at Columbia University were part of an offshoot of a larger group that had been camping out in an unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration. At least a few of those arrested after the university called the police to Hamilton Hall were outsiders, not students or others who appeared to be affiliated with Columbia .

Former police officer gets prison time : Wayne Peiffer was sentenced to 36 months in prison for protecting two sex-trafficking and prostitution businesses in exchange for free sexual services that were sometimes performed at a police station in Brewster, N.Y.

Veteran lied about Purple Heart, U.S. says : A woman in upstate New York was arrested and charged with fraudulently claiming to be a recipient of the military award given to those wounded or killed in action, federal prosecutors said.

Protesters and anonymity : Doxxing and other consequences have led many student protesters on college campuses to hide their identities. That choice has been polarizing .

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Lawyers and their roles: In cross-examination during Donald Trump’s criminal trial, his defense team cast Stormy Daniels’s former lawyer as a shakedown artist, and the jury listened to a recording of Michael Cohen, a former fixer and personal lawyer for Trump, discussing a hush-money deal arranged by The National Enquirer.

What to know : Two weeks after the 12 jurors were impaneled, the case is clipping along, with a half-dozen witnesses heard from. Here are five takeaways from Thursday’s testimony .

Lawsuit challenging school admissions moves forward

A lawsuit that could force changes in policies at New York City public schools with selective admissions policies is moving forward .

A New York appellate court ruled that a lower court judge had erred in dismissing the case.

At issue is what the lawsuit calls “pernicious racial inequality” in city schools, where students are sorted into two different academic tracks starting as early as kindergarten. The lawsuit argues that the system makes racial inequality worse by assigning children to either general elementary school classes or to specialized gifted and talented classes. Children on the gifted-and-talented track are often channeled into selected middle and high schools.

The lawsuit says that many Black and Latino students face “systematic exclusion” from the gifted and selective pipelines and are denied a sound education, as promised by the New York State Constitution. In 2021, when the lawsuit was filed, gifted and talented classes for elementary school students were about 75 percent white and Asian American, and there were relatively few gifted programs in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.

Mark Rosenbaum, one of the lawyers who filed the lawsuit, said the decision allowing the case to proceed was “the beginning of the end of the two-tiered education system in New York City.”

City education officials said on Thursday that they were reviewing the court’s decision. But Daniel Weisberg, the first deputy chancellor, pointed to plans to open nine new schools in the fall — including some in underserved areas — in an effort, he said, to give “everybody the best opportunity to get a great education.”

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My friend was acting in an Off Broadway play. My wife, two boys and I went to see it.

Unfortunately, we got lost on the way and were 45 minutes late in arriving.

As we approached the box office to get our tickets, the clerk asked if we were the Spanos.

Yes, we said.

Thank God, he replied. We were waiting for you to start.

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England's Kim, 16, youngest to make PGA Tour cut in 11 years

16-year-old Kris Kim makes the most of his great tee shot and sinks the birdie putt on Hole 2 of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson. (0:36)

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Kris Kim , a 16-year-old English amateur playing on a sponsor exemption at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, became the youngest player in 11 years to make the cut in a PGA Tour event.

Kim finished his second round Friday with a birdie for a 4-under 67. At 7-under 135, he was among 66 players who made the cut, which was 6 under. Jake Knapp was the leader at 14-under 128.

Guan Tianlang was 14 when he made the cut at both the Masters and Zurich Classic of New Orleans in 2013, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

At 16 years, 7 months old, Kim is the fifth-youngest player ever to make a PGA Tour cut, according to the Tour. His feat also comes just two weeks after Miles Russell, 15, became the youngest to make the cut in the 35-year history of the Korn Ferry Tour.

Kim, who is the son of former LPGA Tour player and South Korea native Ji-Hyun Suh, is making his PGA Tour debut. He is the first amateur sponsored by South Korean company CJ Group, which is the title sponsor of the Nelson for the first time.

"I'm happy," Kim said. "I can't wait to get started again tomorrow. I've enjoyed it so much the last couple days, and being here two more days makes it so much sweeter."

A first-time Tour winner earlier this year, Knapp enters the weekend with sole possession of the lead after a second consecutive 7-under 64 in McKinney, Texas. He was a stroke ahead of Troy Merritt (62) and first-round leader Matt Wallace (66) and 2 ahead of Kelly Kraft (66).

"Even when I was doing any of that stuff, I always knew this was what I wanted to do and felt like it's where I should be. Just wasn't there yet," said Knapp, just more than two years removed from working security at a restaurant in his hometown that was also a late-night hotspot. "Just kept working away and sticking at it."

Merritt closed his season-low round with an eagle at the 531-yard ninth hole, where he hit his approach to 16 feet and made the putt. He had birdied four of the previous six holes.

Wallace finished on the same par 5 later in the day and saved par after driving into a native area and then chunking a shot from there to under a bridge.

Hometown favorite Jordan Spieth , the highest-ranked player in the field at No. 20, shot a 70 to finish at 4-under 138 and miss the cut by 2 strokes. On the 16th, his wayward drive ricocheted off the elbow of a male spectator back into the fairway. Spieth still bogeyed the hole then parred his last two.

Defending champion Jason Day closed his round with a 35-foot par putt for a 70 and was just on the cut line at 6-under 136.

Knapp's only bogey through the first two rounds was on his 12th hole Friday, the dogleg No. 3, where his drive went into the left rough. But he birdied four of his last six holes, that stretch starting with a 32-foot putt at the par-3, 192-yard fourth hole.

"Obviously, a putt you're not trying to make," he said. "Hit it a little bit harder than I would've liked and luckily it was on a good line and went in."

Knapp, who turns 30 on May 31, lost his card on the developmental Korn Ferry Tour before taking the part-time job in the fall of 2021 at the place in Costa Mesa, California, where for nearly nine months he worked Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights -- often until 2 or 3 a.m. The former UCLA player would practice and go to the gym in between his work shifts.

He got his third win on PGA Tour Canada in August 2022 and last year earned his PGA Tour card by finishing the season 13th on the Korn Ferry Tour. He won the Mexico Open in his fifth start this season, and his ninth overall, including two as an amateur in 2015.

His PGA Tour biography also touts that he can solve a Rubik's Cube, loves to work out and would pursue a career in the fitness industry if he weren't playing golf.

"Yeah, few interesting ones about me," Knapp said. "I do my best to, I'm kind of a golf-only guy. Just play a lot of golf and practice a lot. That's been my focus for the last four, five years."

At TPC Craig Ranch north of Dallas, Knapp hit 16 of 18 greens each of the first two rounds. He had the same number of putts (28) both days, though the combined distance of those shots on the greens went from 75 feet on Thursday to 139 feet on Friday.

"For the most part hitting it pretty solid and keeping in the right areas. Made it relatively easy on myself." Knapp said. "Early on in the year felt like I was putting well, and for the last month or so the stroke felt the same and ball wasn't going in the hole. ... Nice to see a few more going in."

Merritt opened his round with consecutive birdies before a three-putt bogey at No. 12, though he got that stroke right back with a 52-foot chip-in at No. 13. He made only his second cut in his past six tournaments, finishing 67th in the other one.

"It's fantastic, especially when you hit the ball solid and making a lot putts," said Merritt, who is in his 331st PGA Tour event and last won in 2018. "You're not accidentally there. You've actually played well to get there. I haven't done that. I've accidently backdoored a couple top-10s last fall."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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How Seth England Turned Big Loud Into A Multifaceted, Mainstream Hit Machine

With his golden ear and bold risk-taking, the country powerhouse's partner/CEO has helped mint stars like Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line and HARDY.

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By the time Morgan Wallen began working on his 2023 album, One Thing at a Time , he was no hit-making novice: He had earned six Billboard Country Airplay No. 1s, and his previous release, Dangerous: The Double Album , had spent 10 weeks atop the Billboard 200 .

Still, Wallen listened when Seth England — partner/CEO at Big Loud , where Wallen is signed in a joint deal with Mercury Records/Republic — suggested he include a particular song on the new album.

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For nearly two decades, England’s golden ear, entrepreneurial skill and penchant for strategic risk-taking have transformed what was once a boutique music publishing operation into a multifaceted hit machine with label and management components. Big Loud was named Billboard ’s top country label of 2023, one of 24 year-end charts the label and its artists landed on.

Much of that success came courtesy of stadium-filler Wallen. One Thing at a Time led the Billboard 200 for 19 nonconsecutive weeks, tying Garth Brooks’ 1991 album, Ropin’ the Wind , for the most weeks at No. 1 on the chart for a country album. Wallen’s One Night at a Time World Tour, which spanned three continents and over 50 shows last year, won him the top country touring artist honor at the Billboard Music Awards. But Wallen isn’t Big Loud’s only standout signee: HARDY broke through in 2023, earning Country Airplay hits with “Truck Bed” and the Lainey Wilson collaboration “wait in the truck,” and this year, Ashley Cooke notched her first top 20 Country Airplay song with “Your Place.” Big Loud’s roster also includes rising country artists ERNEST, Hailey Whitters, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lily Rose, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Jake Worthington.

On a shelf in his office at the label’s Nashville HQ, England has a small replica of Hitsville, U.S.A., home of the first recording studio and headquarters of Motown Records, one of his biggest inspirations. Close by sits a first pressing of The Miracles’ 1960 hit “Shop Around,” written by Smokey Robinson and Motown founder Berry Gordy.

“I’ve walked [Motown’s] buildings in Detroit because I’m so fed by the energy they had,” England says. “It wasn’t without complication, because when you’re so intertwined that way, the successes are big, but the failures sometimes hurt more because you’re all trying together.”

England grew up in small-town Illinois and studied music business and marketing at Greenville University, pursuing Nashville internships during his college summers. One was at publisher Harlan Howard Songs, where he met Sara Knabe (now Big Loud head of A&R), who connected him in 2006 with Big Loud Shirt Publishing, founded by songwriter Craig Wiseman (Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying”).

“He was like, ‘I’ll do whatever needs to be done.’ He had volunteered to intern for the summer, even though he wasn’t getting college credit for it,” Wiseman recalls, noting that England’s initiative extended to even pulling weeds outside the office. “I thought, ‘This is an industrious young guy.’ ” England aspired to become a song plugger, and Wiseman eventually granted him a three-month tryout.

“He hung on to an email I had sent and emailed the song to Kenny himself,” Wiseman recalls. “Seth has always been a cowboy; he’s like a six-shooter and has been from day one. That’s what you got to be.” The song became a top five Hot Country Songs hit for Chesney in 2010. About a year later, Big Loud Shirt Publishing had “an implosion on the business side,” Wiseman says. “Basically, I fired all the adults in the building and realized, ‘Me and the intern that pulls weeds are going to be running this company.’ It was the best thing that ever happened.”

Over the subsequent years, England rose through the ranks, eventually becoming vp of A&R. In 2008, he helped bring another future Big Loud leader to Nashville for the first time: writer-producer Joey Moi, best known then for his work with Nickelback.

“I would go to events with him and probably shake hands with 50 to 75 people I’d never met before,” Moi says. “He was effortlessly introducing me to the entire industry. He’s a natural-born CEO. And he’s such a good pitch guy. If he wants something — he’s going to convince you.”

Moi moved to Nashville from Canada, and in short order, he, England and Wiseman partnered to launch Big Loud Management in 2011. “I’m a song person and Craig’s all creative. Seth’s that grounding force to make sure the ship is on course,” Moi says of the trio’s complementary talents. “That’s the magical thing about our partnership — we’ve all occupied our corners, and none of us is trying to be each other.”

The act also arrived at a pivotal time. In the early 2010s, England watched how streaming boosted Sweden’s music industry into a rebound — and though country music in general was slow to embrace it, he was an early believer and took steps to ensure FGL’s streaming success. “I thought, ‘This is the future,’ ” he says. Initially, his team sifted through data to create their own streaming reports; now Big Loud has a Ph.D. statistician on staff.

England’s bullishness on streaming directly influenced his release strategy for FGL’s “H.O.L.Y.” in 2016. Sensing the song “could be bigger than your standard country moves,” he brought it to Spotify’s then-global head of country programming John Marks, who in turn connected England with pop-oriented Spotify executives Doug Ford and Mike Biggane.

“I sat in a Manhattan recording studio and played [“H.O.L.Y.”] for them and they were floored,” England recalls. “I believe we got the cover and the first or second slot on [the all-genre] New Music Friday.” When “H.O.L.Y.” came out, he continues, “it was reactive right away. I could’ve gotten in big trouble when people really thought I was renegading too hard. But I didn’t want that rollout to happen without maximum potential. You win some, you lose some — but we won that one.”

In 2015, England and his team launched Big Loud Records, with Lane and Wallen their first two signees. In the process, they created an all-inclusive powerhouse of publishing, management and label services, where artist-writers like HARDY and ERNEST pen hits for a range of artists (like Wallen) while propelling their own recording careers.

Big Loud Management guides roster artists including Wallen (whom England co-manages with Kathleen Flaherty), HARDY, ERNEST, Cooke and Worthington. While that might seem like a conflict of interest, Moi says England’s experience as a manager only enhances his work as label CEO. “Some managers can come through a record company and be very combative,” Moi explains. “They’re always thinking they have to fight for their artists. Seth’s able to see that perspective right away, and it diffuses any kind of combative process that might be there.” England says multiple artists outside of Big Loud have approached him to manage them, but he has turned all of them down: “That’s not the centerpiece of my mission. My mission is Big Loud.”

In recent years, that mission has required England, in his capacity as both manager and label head, to offer difficult guidance for Wallen, who was caught on video using a racial slur in 2021 and more recently was arrested on three felony counts in connection to a chair-throwing incident at Eric Church’s Nashville bar.

“Morgan and I have always had a very close relationship. We’ve onboarded some new teammates in his life to give him well-rounded help. In a lot of cases, that decays relationships between manager and artist; in his case, it feels like the best year we’ve had,” England says. “But [we always ask] the same question: ‘How are you? What do you need for what is going on?’ I think if you’re a good manager, you’ll know when the right time is to ask that. We don’t condone it. We don’t enable it, we don’t encourage it. We trust that he’s making progress and is heading in the right direction.”

England has led Big Loud’s progression into a multifaceted music organization, creating independent ventures under its publishing and label umbrellas. In 2019, Big Loud Records teamed with singer-songwriter Nicolle Galyon to launch label and publishing company Songs & Daughters with a combined roster including Whitters, Tiera Kennedy and Lauren Watkins. In 2021, Big Loud introduced imprint Big Loud Rock, which has helped push HARDY’s music to rock radio. Other partners include ERNEST’s publishing company, Cadillac Music, a joint venture with Severance Records, and Back Blocks Music, founded and run by publishing executive Rakiyah Marshall, who is married to England. (The couple have two children.)

Big Loud also recently announced a deal with Mercury Records/Republic, which expanded its distribution services for Big Loud artists beyond the initial three it had already worked with (Wallen, Rose and Dylan Gossett) to the entire Big Loud roster. And in November, Big Loud partnered with Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall to launch Big Loud Texas. The partnership with Lambert is multidimensional: Following her April move to Republic, Big Loud will handle her country radio promotion and marketing.

Over the past year, Big Loud grew even more, adding offices and label managers in Australia and the United Kingdom and bolstering its Toronto branch. But despite occasional rumors that the expanding company is on the market, England says, “The fairest and shortest answer is no.”

This story will appear in the May 11, 2024, issue of Billboard.

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