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

It’s always risky trying somewhere new, when you really like the place that you’ve been going to at February half-term for the past three years. Add to this our annual craving to see the sea after a l

On a leisurely weekend break, the last thing I expected to be wearing was a hard hat with a headlamp, a battery pack and a pair of wellingtons. But there I was, fully togged up – along with seven othe

■ Distance: 7 miles/11.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Easy

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