This is the second year for the Tour of the Cotswolds, hosted by Ride 24/7 Cycle Shop, and Via Roma Cycle Events & Coaching.

Please NOTE: we will be offering an early bird price at the same price as 2024 until 1st September. After this time there will be new increased price for each route.

The event will host a route that will challenge the most experienced rider.

The long route will be 247 kilometres and approx 3000 metres (9850 feet) of climbing, the route will take in the best of what the Cotswolds has to offer.

Long Route - 247 Kilometres.

Medium Route - 103 Kilometres.

Short Route - 48 Kilometres.

There will be various bike trades present on the day with a pop-up store showing their products, there will also be an opportunity to try some products including Wahoo power pedals and shoes.

What you will receive on the day:

Competitors number with emergency contact details

Route Card with QR Code

Coffee and Pastry's will be available to purchase from the 'Coffee Lada' which will be located out the front of Ride 24/7.

Signage to identify any risks

Medi Bike roaming the route

Well stocked feed-stations 

GPX file to all pre-entered riders via QR Code

Finishing medal to all pre-entered riders.

The route will be signed identifying risks, and confirmation markers throughout, however not every junction will be signed, therefore we strongly advise that you use a GPS cycle computer to navigate the route. 

If you do not have a cycle GPS computer we have access to 50 Wahoo computers pre-loaded with the event route, if you would like a computer to use free of charge please email us after registration to book your computer. 

When you collect your computer you will just need to provide a picture of your driving licence.

Note: this event will be limited to 400 participants, therefore be quick to pre-enter!

Info for Riders

You will be able to sign on at Ride 24/7 Cycle shop on Saturday 5th July from 10am until 8pm in the evening, this is when you can collect your rider number, and cycle computer for those that have requested one.

Riders that sign up on the long route will be set off from 6:30am.

Please Note: if the 247 route is becoming difficult there is a short cut through that will reduce the distance by a third, this will be made clear on the information pack sent out prior to the event.

The start time for the long route will be 6:30am, and the cut off for the Long Route will be 8pm.

There will be plenty of free parking close to the sign on and start, this will be marshalled on the day.

Medium and Short routes will depart from 10am.

Riders will be set off in waves.

Due to the roads not being closed we expect riders to be curtious to other road users, and abide by the rules of the Highway.