More than 95,000 amateur and professional cyclists will descend on London and Surrey next month as part of Prudential RideLondon, one of the world’s greatest festivals of cycling.

The third annual two-day event takes to the road on the weekend of Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, with five separate events taking place on traffic-free streets during the festival.

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Crowds cheer on cyclists in Kingston last year

On the Sunday, roads used for the inbound race through Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston and Leatherhead will be closed to traffic from 7am until about 7.30pm.

The Surrey 100 - for 25,000 amateur riders - and the Surrey Classic - featuring the world’s top male cyclists - compete in a 100-mile cycle challenge through London and Surrey, reaching an exciting climax in the Mall.

Outbound routes through Kingston and roads in Richmond and will shut from 5am and are expected to reopen from about 3pm, although Richmond Park - a popular spot for spectators - is due to be closed to traffic all day.

As well as road closures, Kingston bridge will be shut to traffic and Wandsworth bridge will only be in use for residents.

Putney Bridge northbound will remain open from Lower Richmond Road to Fulham High Street throughout the day.

Hundreds of thousands of residents are expected to line the streets of the route to cheer on the riders, with a host of entertainment planned for some of the town centres.

In Kingston, the only place where spectators can watch the outbound race as well as cheering on the cyclists as they head back towards the finish in the capital, a cycle festival will include giant screens, bike display teams and live music.

A street party is due to take place outside Ely’s in Wimbledon town centre, courtesy of Love Wimbledon.

This will include BMX displays and lots of music, food and street entertainment.

And in Putney, Lacy Road, just off the high street, will host a number of family-friendly activities as well as a Doctor Bike surgery.

In Leatherhead, the Prudential RideLondon hub will be based at the Swan Centre, alongside a big screen on which to watch the day’s racing action.

Events on Saturday, August 1, are based in central London and feature the Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle and Grand Prix.

Sports editor Tim Ashton will be cycling the Surrey 100 for Children with Cancer. Read his training blog on this website and in the newspaper.

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For more information on each event, the best places to catch the action, a full list of road closures for your borough and transport advice visit prudentialridelondon.co.uk.

Check tfl.gov. uk for any planned Underground and rail closures over the weekend.