Waiting for the off at Highclere Castle	Refreshments are vital on a long ride

Incorporating fewer than half a dozen events just a couple of years ago, the UK cyclosportive scene now boasts almost 50 rides. To help keep track of them and decide which one, or ones, to ride, RCUK has come up with a calendar complete with links to event websites and email addresses. Click here for the complete UK events listings – there’s also a handy pod over on the left for finding it easily. And remember, they fill up fast.