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Cotswold Challenge Meriden, Warwickshire Jon Porteous
150Km

Summary

160Km cycling event starting from Meriden, Warwickshire.

Controls at

  • Start: MERIDEN METHODIST HALL
  • BLOCKLEY: Great Western Arms
  • BISHOPS ITCHINGTON: Memorial Hall
  • MERIDEN METHODIST HALL
  • Plus 4 information controls

Description

Mostly country lanes across the Avon then leafy scenery into the Cotswolds with a couple of climbs to Edgehill where the first Civil War battle took place. On to Burton Dassett Country Park before the return leg.
Traditional community hall controls providing low-cost refreshments that raises money for local causes.
Drink and beans on toast as part of entry fee available at finish.

Event Date and Location

  • Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
  • Time: 08:00 to finish by 18:40
  • Distance: 150 km (160 km) in 10h40
  • Starting from: Meriden, Warwickshire
  • Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
  • Entries close at: 100 riders

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
1200m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Heart of England Cycling Club
Audax Points:
1.5
Event No:
26-993

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Mudguards not required
Camping near start
Camping near start
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File