Over the last 26 years the SWRC May Flyer sportive has established itself as one of the longest running cycling events in the UK. First run in 1999, the event has steadily grown in popularity with hundreds of cyclists enjoying their trip through the lanes of Surrey and Sussex. For the last several years, event HQ has been in Cobham, Surrey and for 2026 the riders will again be able to choose between two scenic yet challenging routes: 100 kilometres, or 100 miles.
Free refreshments, musical entertainment, electronic timing, and on course mechanical support have all combined to make the May Flyer an enjoyable and popular Sportive, added to which all profits from the event have been donated to very deserving charities: The Full Circle Fund Therapies (FCF) and the Queen Elizabeth Foundation for disabled people (QEF).
The Routes
The routes vary from year to year (road works, improvements and rider feedback all feed into the route planning for the following year), but if you're considering entering in 2026 and would like to see what the 2025 routes looked like, please follow the links below:
The 2026 May Flyer
Dates for the 2026 May Flyer will be finalised and announced within the next few weeks, so watch this space!
