The leaves are falling. Autumn is slowly making its mark, bringing to an end an unusually long summer.

2014 has been an excellent year for cycling, interest in the sport has skyrocketed since the Olympics, commonwealth games and Ride London. That's why we at SportiveUK want to make the end of this year's cycling season spectacular.

We have designed two stunning routes that are perfectly suited to autumnal conditions, taking riders along quiet well laid roads, through picturesque villages and even incorporating a lap of the closed track at Redbridge Cycling Centre.

There will be plenty of refreshments on route, along with chip timing and mechanical support. We are even offering a free energy product sample pack to anybody who signs up before October 31.

Help us celebrate the end of a fantastic year for cycling, sign up to the Essex Season Ender.