Cycling

The Isle of Wight celebrates its highly reputed status as one of the top cycling destinations in the world. Not only are we home to some of the UK’s best scenery, we also have around 200 miles of cycle tracks, byways and bridleways for you to explore. Whether you’re a beginner or a regular cyclist, there are plenty of routes for you to try on the Isle of Wight.

The full Round the Island cycle route is popular with keen cyclists and covers 65 miles. There are a number of ways in which the route can be shortened or split over a few days if you prefer. It’s a hilly route, so be prepared!

Practical information

We’ve got all you need to know about hiring a bike, storing and locking up your bike and how you can find cyclist-friendly accommodation.

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Tour of Britain 2022

The Tour of Britain races to the Isle of Wight on Sunday 11th September 2022, starting from Ryde and finishing with an exhilarating climb for the title at the Needles Battery finish line. Promising an exciting sporting spectacle against a spectacular Island backdrop, this is an event not to be missed!

Over 100 of the world’s best road riders will push off from the seaside start line at Ryde mid-morning this September, setting off on a gruelling 150km race across the Isle of Wight. Passing through many of the Island’s charming villages, boutique towns, there are plenty of opportunities for spectators to catch the race roadside, as the pros do battle by bike around the Isle of Wight.

Ride the Roads before the Pros!..

Why not join us this summer and ‘Ride the Roads before the Pros’? You can now find the Tour of Britain Stage 8 route on Strava. If you don’t fancy taking on the full 150km, we have smaller sections of the route for you to try out too!

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Round the Island route

Our Round the Island cycle route covers 65 miles and is particularly popular with experienced cyclists. If you’d like a long ride with beautiful sea views, hill starts and country meanders, this route won’t disappoint.

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More routes to try

There are numerous exciting cycle trails to explore, so whether you’d like to try a route with a theme, a mix of terrain or something particularly challenging, we’ll have an idea for you.

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Family friendly routes

Many family holidays include lots of bike rides and the Isle of Wight can provide that too. We have plenty of flat, safe areas for little legs to give cycling a go.

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Travelling to and around the Isle of Wight with a bike

The Isle of Wight is easy to access as a cyclist. Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel are able to carry bikes but please check booking requirements in advance. Bikes are also allowed onboard our trains, so if you’re travelling to Ryde you’ll be able to explore the east side of the Island directly from the Pier Head.

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Hidden places and locals’ favourites

You can also explore the Island on two wheels with the Isle of Wight Slow Travel Guide; a series of routes and itineraries that show off the Island’s hidden places and locals’ favourites. With its impressive UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status as well, the Isle of Wight really is the perfect setting for cyclists of all abilities. We look forward to seeing you here soon.