There are three routes, a 30km route for families and the less experienced cyclists and a more challenging 100km route and an intermediate 73km route both with refreshment stops and timing . The well-signed routes wend their way through the Warwickshire lanes, with the sportive making a brief foray into Worcestershire via Feckenham. There are a couple of fords en route for the adventurous, but don’t worry there are alternative paths! With only a couple of climbs, it’s the ideal event both for the experienced rider and those looking for their first sportive after a summer of training.
There are several National Trust properties on the routes which are well worth exploring. Both routes turn right opposite Baddesely Clinton, a moated manor house. After the routes split, the Family route passes through the grounds of Packwood House, a much-restored Tudor house, park and garden with notable topiary while the Sportive route skirts Coughton Court, an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a collection of Catholic treasures and links to the Gunpowder plot.
Please note that there will be some changes to the route for 2020.
To see maps of the 2019 routes please click on the relevant link below.
Start and parking
100k Sportive Route
75k Sportive Route
30k Route
We reserve the right to make changes to these routes if required.