■ Distance: 5 miles/8km ■Time: 2½ hours ■Grade: Easy

■ Distance: 9¾ miles/15.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Brilliant, flowing riding through the best that the East Midlands has on offer. No wonder its one of our favourite local routes…

Race director Mary Pearson guides you on this rural road race around historic Northamptonshire

■ Distance: 8 ½ miles/13.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.4km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate