Great British Bike Rides 40 Classic Routes

Great British Bike Rides is a love letter to road cycling in Britain. Dave Barter has pulled together 40 of the finest rides across England, Scotland and Wales, hunting down legendary climbs, iconic routes and the kind of quiet backroads that make you fall in love with riding all over again. Think the brutal beauty of the Fred Whitton in the Lakes, the punchy Welsh ascents made famous by the Dragon Ride, and the wild, wide‑open landscapes of Assynt and Skye.

To create this collection, Barter ditched the day job and pedalled 9,000 miles around Britain, stitching together routes that blend unforgettable climbs, peaceful lanes and jaw‑dropping scenery. Every ride comes with detailed route notes, bespoke mapping and all the stats a committed cyclist could want — distance, ascent, difficulty and more.

You also get downloadable GPX files to make navigation easy, whether you’re tackling a full epic or just dipping into a section. This is a book for riders who want to explore Britain properly: on two wheels, at their own pace, with the best roads the country has to offer.

Join the growing wave of British road cyclists and discover the rides that define a nation of riders.