As the weather turns away from the heat of summer so the annual migration begins.

This year we have two routes heading south for you to choose from - one 100km and the other a bit longer and hillier. The routes are intended to be ridden over Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September but feel free to do them another day if don’t have availability that weekend.

No prizes - this is just for fun (and Kudos obvs).

Route 1 - The Autumn Classica

Drop down to Bidford on Avon and then find your way back up to Brum. Some lovely lanes and countryside to enjoy but without the “fun” of the Cotswold climbs. A very approachable 100km with plenty of options to stop and enjoy a coffee and cake along the way.

Route 2 - The Autumn Classico

Heading past Bidford you will end up in the delightful Cotswold villages (watch out for Harry and Meghan) and then you can choose to climb one or two or the classic climbs of the sub-edge.

Plenty of options for stopping off on the way down and the way back to supplement whatever you carry in your pockets, top tube bags or assorted luggage some riders prefer.

As this is self-supported and self-directed it would be nice to find a friend or 5 and do it with them! You might enjoy having a wheel to follow on the way home.