Bike Bath
Sun 5 Jul 2026 Bath, Somerset, UK

Bike Bath

Pedal through historic Bath and the stunning Mendips, challenge yourself on varied routes, share camaraderie with fellow cyclists, and feel triumphant as you conquer scenic climbs and finish strong.

4 races

  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #1 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath

Short | 23 Miles

09:30

Age 12 & over

£20-£35

  • 23 miles road cycling + 1525 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #2 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath

Medium | 46 Miles

08:30

Age 12 & over

£25-£45

  • 46 miles road cycling + 2977 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #3 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath

Medium | 57 Miles

08:30

Age 12 & over

£25-£45

  • 57 miles road cycling + 3901 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #4 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath

Long | 73 Miles

07:30

Age 12 & over

£25-£45

  • 73 miles road cycling + 4543 ft ascent

Event overview

Bike Bath invites cyclists of all levels to ride from Bath’s Recreation Ground into the Mendips, choose from four distances, enjoy full support, and celebrate achievement, friendship, and breathtaking scenery.

Cycle into the glorious Mendips Hills National Landscape and the longer routes will include an ascent of the iconic Cheddar Gorge. 

Highlights

  • Choice of four fully signposted routes, from shorter spins to longer endurance challenges
  • Start and finish in central Bath at the iconic Recreation Ground
  • Ride through beautiful Mendips countryside, with tougher climbs on longer routes
  • Iconic highlights including Cheddar Gorge on selected distances
  • Well-stocked feed stations plus mechanical and medical support
  • Medal and post-ride refreshments to celebrate your achievement

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Who is it for?

For rider safety there is a cut-off time of 4pm, but this provides ample time and should allow many types of rider to enjoy Bike Bath. The below table shows the approximate speeds needed to complete the different routes within the time allowed.

table

On the day

At the start, riders set off in pods of about 20 after a briefing. There will be a female only pod for each of the ride distances for anyone who would prefer this.

Kit list

A mandatory kit list is readily available.

  • Changing facilities
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

Event HQ

The Recreation Ground
Pulteney Mews
Bath
Somerset
BA2 4DS
UK

Parking

There is no parking on site, however riders will receive suggestions in their race packs.

Bath offers Park & Ride services to the North, West and South of the city. Buses run at least every 15 minutes, 7 days a week. Visit Travel West for details. Alternatively there are numerous car parks in Bath city centre.

The courses for 2023 were fabulous, I live in Bath and had the opportunity to ride all three as training. well-thought-out, interesting routes, each challenging in its own right. The event day was well organised, and the routes were marked well. The free pastie, band and drinks tent were fab. Carl M

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #1 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath
Short | 23 Miles

09:30

Age 12 & over

£20-£35

  • 23 miles road cycling + 1525 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #2 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath
Medium | 46 Miles

08:30

Age 12 & over

£25-£45

  • 46 miles road cycling + 2977 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #3 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath
Medium | 57 Miles

08:30

Age 12 & over

£25-£45

  • 57 miles road cycling + 3901 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #4 of 4
The Recreation Ground, Bath
Long | 73 Miles

07:30

Age 12 & over

£25-£45

  • 73 miles road cycling + 4543 ft ascent
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