SUNDAY’S Cotswold Autumn Classic is fast becoming a favourite for cyclists, giving them one last chance to test their fitness in the stunning Cotswold countryside.

Featuring a completely different route to its early-season sister event (the Cotswold Spring Classic), the Autumn Classic – which starts and finishes at Cirencester College – takes you north to explore the far reaches of the Cotswolds.

The event offers riders a choice of three well-marked routes of 55km, 100km and 160km (100 mile) with the lead group going off at 8am.

There will be individually timed climbs, a finisher's medal for everyone and all riders receive hot food at the finish as well as neutral service support out on the course from Performance Cycles.