The great thing about organised rides is that you don't have to organise them yourself - just show up. Which means you're a lot more likely to actually go and get out there on days which might otherwise pass you by. Like the 4th of January, for example, a day which could so easily fall victim to post Christmas/New Year lounging about.

But help is at hand from Trailbreak and Evans. Instead of sitting around feeling overfed on the 4th, get yourself and your bike down to Burbage, just south of Marlborough in Wiltshire, and take part in the Trailbreak/Evans rides across the Marlborough Downs. Choose from three distances from 15 to 35 miles, and see what "performance group" your average speed puts you in.

More details from www.trailbreak.co.uk - don't worry if you don't want to commit at this stage, entry on the line is available.