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
This event has a mandatory route.
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.
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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
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Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 08:00 to finish by 18:40
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Distance: 150 km (160 km) in 10h40
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Starting from: Meriden, Warwickshire
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Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
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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
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Camping near start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants