Set yourself a cycling challenge this summer in one of the most beautiful parts of England, tackling the climbs that the Chilterns are famous for.

With distances varying from the 80km Explorer, the 135km Medio Fondo, up to the formidable 180km Gran Fondo with over 2500m of climbing, there is something for everyone on two wheels. With fully signposted routes, chip-timing, downloadable gpx files and feed stations on the route, this is a great way to explore the beautiful Chiltern countryside.

The course starts in the pretty village of Redbourn, and the Gran Fondo tackles the areas most famous climbs, including Bison Hill, Dunstable Downs, Ivinghoe Beacon, Wiggington, Whiteleaf, Wardrobes, Wigan's Lane, Kingston Hill, Fingest Lane, Loxboro Hill, Smalldean Lane, Frith Hill, New Road and finishing with Pedley Hill.