The longest #mycyclingweekend - into the light

Really early on Sunday October 25 - or late on Saturday night if you're a night owl - the clocks will be changing granting you an extra hour to cycle in.

The magic moment will arrive at 2am; miss it at your peril.

Fortunately forgetting about this one isn't as risky as forgetting that the clocks are going forward. Sure, you're not going to be late for work, or a Sunday morning ride, but the risk of waking your significant other up an hour early on a Sunday and incurring all kinds of wrath is very real.

So, for those of you who have forgotten that the clocks are changing this Sunday, or if you've forgotten exactly which way 'back' means, here's the lowdown:

At 2:00am on Sunday October 25 the clocks will go back. This means that the hour you will have just experienced from 1:00am until 2:00am will essentially repeat itself.

Here are the pros: You'll get an extra hour in bed on Sunday and those morning rides will be brighter and a little warmer - at least for the first couple of weeks before winter really kicks in.

And the cons: Your evening commute's going to be dark, you'll need to take more care on the roads - high viz and bike lights will be very important - and it's really going to start feeling like winter.

Last week's #mycylcingweekend focused on things that'll keep us motivated as the weather deteriorates. If you're feeling a little deterred by all of this talk of darkness, you may want to take a look at that by clicking the link below.

- Click here to read 8 reasons to keep riding through the cold

Once you've found your motivation you're going to need to take extra precautions, but that's alright because the DealCatcher's got your back on that one.

- Click here for great deals on bike lights

Once you're all kitted--up, you'll be free to really enjoy your autumn riding - and it is stunning when you're dressed for the ocasion. 

Below are three images of autumn shots that we've been sent over the last week. Get involved and send us photos of your ride this weekend.

Pop a photo on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, remembering to include the #mycyclingweekend hashtag, and we'll pick our favourites on Monday.

Safe riding!

Anyone else sensing that autumn may be upon us? #MyCyclingWeekend pic.twitter.com/rl4yl1E6WK

— East Yorkshire CTC (@eyctc) October 18, 2015

Definitely Autumn! #yesirode #mycyclingweekend pic.twitter.com/69lNE6PA1d

— Simon Woodward (@drsimonwoodward) October 18, 2015

Wanted to have one last 1000m climb before the mountain passes close. So cold on the descent! #mycyclingweekend pic.twitter.com/KLASBHL5Sd

— Britaliano (@Britaliano) October 18, 2015