If you're thinking of doing the famous Hell of the North Cotswolds (9 April, Winchcombe) this year but haven't entered, then it's time to make alternative plans - for the first time in the 21 (count 'em) year history of the event it's 100% absolutely chock-full. No more entries will be accepted either by post or on the line.

For those who have got a place, it looks like being a sturdy one - bike designer, local rider and HONC big cheese Jon Whyte tells us that the 50 and 100km courses have more off-road than ever and this year will run anti-clockwise and feature some "significant" climbs. The mass start is at 9am...