Tour of the Cotswolds 2012

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EVENT DATE

Sunday 22nd July 2012

LOCATION

Shipton-on-Stour, Warwickshire

EVENT SUMMARY

Velo Sportives are organising the Tour of Cotswolds offering the EPIC 80 mile and CHALLENGE 50 mile routes through the heart of this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Entry limited to 300 riders.

ROUTE INFORMATION

A choice of two route distances are available –

  • EPIC – 80 miles with 4360 ft of climbing over 5 climbs
  • CHALLENGE – 50 miles with 2650ft of climbing over 3 climbs

“Both rides will flow from beautiful Cotswold village through rolling countryside lanes to the next beautiful village with some challenging climbs on the way – the 80 mile EPIC ride is a tough challenge and takes in the climbs of Blockley, Stanway, Campden Lane and, home to the 2010 National Hill Climb Championship, Dover’s Hill.  The 50 mile CHALLENGE route takes in Blockley and Dover’s Hill, with an option to add an extra 3 miles to your ride and take in the climb of Campden Lane should you choose”

EVENT FACILITIES

  • Choice of waymarked routes
  • Feed stations
  • Mechanical support on route
  • Event photographer
  • On site catering
  • Broom wagon

START LOCATION

Shipston on Stour RUFC
Mayo Road
Shipston on Stour
Warwickshire
CV36 4BH

Map

ENTRY DETAILS

Website entry – Yes (entry webpage), entries open 27th January 2012

ENTRY PRICE

  • All routes – £24.00 per rider

ORGANISERS WEBSITE

Velo Sportives