The Cycle Show 2008

Earls Court 1, London

9th-12th October

At the Cycle Show you'll be able to see the latest bikes, get expert advice from the pros, see cycling celebrities, watch fashion shows, have a go on various test tracks, watch a trials comp and buy all the latest gear. Heaven for all bike lovers.

To book tickets go to cycleshow.co.uk or call 08448 480 133

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon

Hyde Park, London

12th October

The Royal Parks Foundation, the charity for London's eight Royal Parks, is putting on their first half marathon at 10am on 12th October. The race route starts in Hyde Park, goes past Buckingham Palace, into Westminister and out to Temple before coming back via Embankment, St James Park and Green Park. It finishes with a twisting lap around Hyde Park. If you don't fancy the run there's a food and fitness festival near the start/finish line.

To register go to royalparkshalf.com/register-now

The Metro Ski & Snowboard Show 2008

London Olympia, London

22nd-26th October

If you're having trouble deciding where to go skiing this year, want to buy the latest ski and snowboard kit, fancy watching professional skiers and snowboarders busting moves off a monster kicker, would like a crack at ice sculpting, curling and ice skating or are excited at the prospect of going to a live gig in an igloo, make your way to The Metro Ski and Snowboard Show at London Olympia. All of the above is going as well as loads of other exciting snow sports event.

For tickets go to metrosnow.co.uk or call 0871 230 1100

2008 Freesports on 4 FREEZE

Battersea Power Station, London

23-26th October

Want to see the world's best snowboarders and skiers competing for a place in the 2010 Vancover Winter Olympics right here in the UK? Then head over to Battersea Power Station, London, between 23rd-26th October. It's going to be hosting the Freesports on 4 FREEZE snow sports and music festival, where top pros will be trying to spin their way off a 17-metre real snow kicker and into the world's most prestigious winter sports competition.

For tickets go to londonfreeze.com or call Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2358