The full routes of the |first-ever Eden Classic bike event has been unveiled and The Lost Gardens of Heligan featuring as a |spectacular stop-off for |riders on the day.

The Eden Classic sportive on Sunday May 10, a |partnership between Eden and Tempus Leisure, offers cyclists the unique chance to pedal the length of Eden past the world-famous Rainforest and Mediterranean Biomes as they start and finish their challenging journeys.

There are three routes, all of which take in the |dramatic scenery of the south Cornwall coast and a stop at Heligan where riders can refuel at a refreshment |station at the entrance to the Lost Gardens.

The 36-mile short route goes south west from |Eden and includes the |villages of Charlestown, Pentewan, Mevagissey |and Gorran before the stop at Heligan and return to Eden at Bodelva near St Austell.

The 60-mile mid-route includes the short route and goes on through Tregony, Veryan and Portloe on the way back to Eden.

The long route of 100 miles includes the two shorter routes and adds a scenic loop to the east of the River Fowey, taking in Lostwithiel and Lerryn before returning to the |finish at Eden. In total the long route includes 2,433 metres of climbing, making it a real test for even the most experienced road cyclists.

On the day of the Eden Classic, other cycling |activities will also be |available at Eden, especially for children and less |experienced cyclists.

For more information and to enter the Eden Classic go to www.edenproject.com/edenclassic