This guidebook explores 20 sportive cycling routes in the best cycling areas of south west Engl&. Ideal for training, the rides range between 59 & 119 kilometres (36 to 74 miles) in length, & offer a full range of challenges; from long, fast flat routes, perfect for pacing, to tough hill climbs on the Downs & Moors of the south west. The 20 sportive routes are found in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire & Gloucestershire, as for north & east as the Wye Valley & Swindon. The range ensures that there is plenty of riding to be found, throughout the region, not to mention the companion Sportives guidebook to routes in England's south east. From the Cotswolds, to Dartmoor, Exmoor, Bodmin Moor, into Wales & the south coast, there are miles of of cycle-friendly roads suitable for sportive training. All 20 routes are graded for difficulty & include timings, ascent, food-stops & access information, as well as annotated route maps & clear route descriptions. Sportive cycling is a growing sport, & this guide provides routes for experienced riders & those new to this sport. Useful information on bike maintenance & equipment, to travelling around the areas with your bike & advice on accommodation is also included. The result is a sportive guidebook that will prepare you for the challenges ahead, & allow you to explore the best cycling the south-east has to offer.