The popular sportive has become a fixture in the local cycling calendar.
Cyclists of all abilities are being invited to “pay what they feel” to take part in the fifth running of the Ride Lichfield Sportive charity bike ride – returning on Sunday 28 June 2026.
Starting and finishing in the heart of Lichfield, the popular sportive has become a fixture in the local cycling calendar. Designed to get people out on their bikes, the ride combines scenic Staffordshire routes, community fundraising and grassroots cycling support.
Riders can take part for free, or pay what they feel the event is worth, with all profits split between local Lichfield bicycle charity Lichfield Re:Cycle and Children with Cancer UK. Since launching, the sportive has attracted more than 500 riders and raised over £10,000 for charity.
The 2026 event will once again offer riders the chance to take on one of two scenic routes through the Staffordshire countryside, with a 40-mile route and a 60-mile route designed to appeal to both experienced cyclists and riders looking for a personal challenge.
Organisers say the event’s continued growth reflects the strength of the local cycling community and the appetite for accessible, community-led sportives.
It’s great to be able to bring the Ride Lichfield Sportive back for another year. From the start, we wanted to create a sportive that felt genuinely welcoming and accessible to everyone. We’ve seen how expensive similar cycling events can be, so the ‘pay what you feel’ approach allows more people to take part while still supporting great causes and helping us grow a brilliant local community event.
Riders can expect fully signposted and GPX supported routes, a free feed stop, a medal for every finisher and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.
The event also continues its commitment to charitable fundraising, with proceeds supporting local and national causes connected to cycling and community wellbeing.
Ride Lichfield Sportive 2026 takes place on Sunday 28 June 2026 at Cross Keys, Lichfield. Entries are now open via Eventbrite (https://ride-lichfield-2026.eventbrite.co.uk/).