A 121.4km sportive from Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, with 1,462m of climbing.
- Distance
- 121.4 km, Long route
- Elevation
- 1,462 m
- Terrain
- Challenging Climbing, Steep Ramps
- Type
- Road loop
Start: Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Warwickshire
About this route
This route was designed by the organisers of the Cotswolds Classic, run by UK Cycling Events, not by London Dynamo.
Sportive routes change from year to year, and this page uses the distances and climbing published by the organisers. Event details are on the UK Cycling Events site.
On the route
The Cotswolds Classic starts at Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse. The middle route is 77km with 827m, and the short route is 58km with 536m.
The routes are set in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The route measures 121.4km with 1,462m of climbing, which gives it a Terrain label of Challenging. Its notable climbs are listed below.
This page is for riding the route outside the sportive, on your own or with friends. There are no organised feed stops, so plan your food and water for the day.
Event names and logos belong to their owners and are shown for identification only. London Dynamo is not affiliated with these events.
Notable climbs
- Climb near 28km: 4.2km at 4.4% average.
- Climb near 50km: 3.4km at 6.5% average.
- Climb near 92km: 3.3km at 4% average.
- Steep ramps: 200m at 11.6% average (c. 87km), and 125m at 11.2% average (c. 111km).
Other routes at this event
- Cotswolds Classic Medium: 76.8km with 870m of climbing.
- Cotswolds Classic Short: 57.8km with 551m of climbing.
Route map and GPX
To download the GPX or TCX file, open the route on Strava with View on Strava below the map, choose the three dots menu, then Export GPX or Export TCX. A free Strava account is needed. Route checked against Strava on 26 October 2026.