Big ride route

Recommended by RiDE’s contributors, each one is the perfect way to cap off a great riding season

Michelle Hather falls for the chocolate-box allure of Alfriston, on the edge of the scenic South Downs

■Distance: 10¾ miles/17.3km ■Time: 4½ hours n Grade: ...

Walking Weekend

A new(ish) concession path on Hollins Hill makes a fantastic circular route along the Dragons Back in the Peak District .

Brilliant tarmac, great food and endless warmth, these are a great basis for a stunning biking holiday… and you can download the routes from www.ride.co.uk