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19 UKCE Cotswolds Classic
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
59, 82, 118km
All routes take you through the Cotswolds AONB, known for grassland, thatched medieval villages and stately homes. Be prepared for a few punchy climbs. From £25
20 Norton Brewery Sportive
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
65, 100km
Another sweaty day in the saddle that begins in the environs of a brewery. And another cracking event that plays out against the backdrop of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a free bottle of Hook Norton beer on finishing. From £25
The Beast
Lancaster, Lancashire
174km
You’ll need your climbing legs
