‘The dogs’ is a challenging 80 mile sportive that we’ve designed to take in some of Suffolk’s loveliest countryside, with a mixture of rolling hills, flat scenic roads and pretty villages.

Starting and finishing at The Animal Health Trust headquarters in Kentford near Newmarket, with plenty of parking, a coffee shop, children’s play area and lawned areas suitable for summer picnicking.

Entry fee is £12 in advance or £17 on the day and includes rider timing, two feed stations, motorcycle support, sweep wagon and a free Taxc water bottle (worth £6).