Starts at Cheddar, Somerset. Sunday 6 May 2012.

The Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo incorporate a few flat sections, but it is about maximum output, testing climbs and exciting descents. Both disciplines take in the breathtaking Mendip, Quantock and Exmoor hills. These great rides embody all the comraderie, fun, good cheer and natural beauty that are the heart and soul of cycling.

Full support is on offer to all riders with a mix of roving mechanical and medical support, feed zones manned by cheerful volunteers serving sandwiches, fruit and drinks. All that’s needed to garnish this are enthusiastic energetic paticipants who wish to improve on previous times, challenge themselves, their friends and teammates.

For more information and to register, visit the Somerset Hills Gran Fondo website.