Specifically designed for people riding their first sportives, this event is purposefully non-threatening.

You can choose to ride 18 or 36 miles, and both routes promise to be prominently flat, based in a network of scenic country lanes.

How to: Change an Inner Tube

You’ll pass farmland and get a chance to do a little house-touristing as you sweep between some very posh houses owned by celebrities, and the odd footballer – that might be a plus or a minus for you, but a little intiguing for all of us!

There are Bronze, Silver and Gold awards based on finish time – though it isn’t a race – and a feedstation on the route – find out more here.