If signing up for a sportive is something you keep intending to do but are yet to get around to, now is the time to do it.

Sportives not only challenge you and push you to your limits but they also show you just exactly what you are made of. Don’t think you could manage a 50 mile ride through hilly terrain? You’ll probably surprise yourself.

Sportive season begins in March and continues to September. If you’re new to sportives or are feeling a little wary after a winter off of long distance cycling, sign up to a pre-season warm up sportive in the early spring before challenging yourself with a more intense one in the summer.

To find a suitable sportive for you and get yourself signed up now, check out British Cycling’s events calendar.