The Cotswolds Classic 2025
Saturday 30 August 2025 | Stratford On Avon Racecourse
Online entry has now closed. On the day entries will be accepted and costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.
Expect a mix of exhilarating climbs and exhilarating descents that will test your endurance and reward your efforts. As you cross the finish line, you'll be greeted with a well-deserved finisher medal and other goodies from our partners.
To ensure a smooth ride, our routes are meticulously marked, allowing you to focus on the journey. We've also strategically placed feed stops along the way to keep you fueled and energized. In addition, our mechanical and medical support teams are on hand to assist you if needed. With everything we've put in place, all you need to do is arrive with your bike, helmet, and essentials. The rest is up to us.
The Cotswolds Classic is part of our Classic Series, designed to cater to cyclists of all abilities. With three routes and a focus on enjoyment rather than technical difficulty, these events are perfect for beginners, experienced riders, and anyone who simply loves cycling.
DETAILS
Gates open: 07:00
Registration: 07:30
Start times
Long: 08:00 - 08:45
Medium: 08:45 - 09:15
Short: 09:15 - 09:30
Finish time: 15:30
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
An undulating set of routes that clock up plenty of vertical ascent, with some fast descents and flatter bursts through the valleys.
Entry Price
Online entry has now closed. On the day entries will be accepted and costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.
The Routes
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
What you get
Essential Items
Helmet (no helmet, no ride). Helmets must comply with the latest US Snell B90/B95 or European CE Standards
Basic tools
Inner tubes
Pump
Drink bottle
First aid kit (recommended)
Mobile phone for emergencies
Lights and high visibility clothing (on days where fog or rain is forecast or where light is likely to be reduced)
Plastic Free
In our quest to make feed stops plastic free, we ask that you bring your own drinks bottle.





