Short | 32 Miles
Sun 30 Aug 2026 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, UK

Bike Cotswold | Short | 32 Miles

Explore the Cotswolds by bike, rolling through honey-stone villages and open countryside, testing your legs on classic climbs and finishing with a real sense of achievement.

  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
Westonbirt School, Tetbury
Short | 32 Miles

09:30

Age 12 & over

£20-£35

  • 32 miles road cycling + 1194 ft ascent

Event overview

Starting and finishing in the heart of the Cotswolds, this fully supported sportive offers multiple route options, showcasing picturesque villages, quiet lanes and iconic hills in one unforgettable ride.

This ride is returning to Westonbirt School near Tetbury, a venue which is steeped in history and set within 210 acres of picturesque gardens.

Highlights

  • Choice of four clearly signposted routes for all abilities
  • Start and finish location set in the heart of the Cotswolds
  • Ride through classic honey-stone villages and peaceful country lanes
  • Rolling terrain with well-known Cotswold climbs on longer distances
  • Well-stocked feed stations plus mechanical and medical support
  • Finisher medal and post-ride refreshments to celebrate your achievement

This event is part of Bike Cotswold.

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

Who is it for?

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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.

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Marshals
  • Navigation not required
  • Water stations
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

This ride is returning to Westonbirt School near Tetbury, a venue which is steeped in history and set within 210 acres of picturesque gardens.

Bike Cotswold is a scenic cycling adventure through one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with three carefully designed routes to choose from, approximately 30, 55 and 75 miles long.

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

Event HQ

Westonbirt School
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QG
UK

  • Medal
  • Post-race meal

Included

  • A choice of three fully marked routes
  • Route map and GPS files
  • Feed stations on the long and medium routes
  • On-course first aid and mechanical support
  • A medal and food at the end of your ride
  • Free event parking

  • Age 12 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Junior entry fee

£20.00

Entry fee

£35.00

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Age 12 & over

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Age 12 & over

£25-£45

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