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For an eighth consecutive year, the Island will play host to the UK's largest cycling event.
The revamped Isle of Wight Cycling Festival will take place between 22 and 30 September.
There are over 60 rides in the festival programme across the Island, each ride graded for pace and difficulty.
Claire Critchison, event organiser, told Isle of Wight Radio: "We've got a jammed pack week of all sorts of cycling - as usual - but we've got lots of new things as well, which is great because it's always good to develop it.
"It's getting a really brilliant reputation all around the country as being one of the country's best cycling festivals," Claire added.
The festival will start with a Launch Day at Seaclose Park, Newport, which will include the annual Sink or Swim event.
Elsewhere in Newport, the Carbon Cycle Celebration will take place in St James Square.
Between 11am and 3pm, live music will be provided from Derek Sandy and FAT Samba.
Crowds can also watch mountain bike shows, have a go at the obstacle course and learn new cycling skills.
The following day riders can tackle The Hills Killer, an endurance and orienteering ride which takes place between Lake and Freshwater.
Throughout the festival there are also a number of family friendly rides, but all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All of the rides have different costs and visitors are advised to check each individual ride for details.
For some of the rides it is essential to book a place and those wishing to ride must call the leader beforehand.
Map routes are available at: http://www.sunseaandcycling.com/isle-of-wight-cycle-routes.aspx
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