cotswolds retro ride 2027

22nd & 23rd May 2027

We are delighted to confirm that the Cotswold Retro Ride 2027 is back, with a brand new stunning location nestled deep in the Cotswold lanes.

Our new venue offers full camping facilities, catering throughout the weekend and, of course, great coffee, all on the same site as the event.

The retro cycling scene in the UK is booming, with amazing period machines and kit coming back to life. Whatever you ride, you are welcome to enter, with all proceeds going to Cure Leukaemia.

Saturday 22nd May: Pub Ride

New for 2027, join us at 12:30pm for a relaxed social ride from Hayles Fruit Farm to one of the many local Cotswold pubs.

This is a casual, un-marshalled spin out with mates, with time for a pint and a chat before the big ride on Sunday. The route will be no more than around 5 miles.

The Saturday Pub Ride is free, but please sign up to reserve your place.

Sunday 23rd May: Cotswold Retro Ride

The main event! Join us on Sunday for the Cotswold Retro Ride 2027, our charity ride through the beautiful Cotswold lanes, with all proceeds going to Cure Leukaemia.

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Thank you for supporting us. Together, we raised an incredible £5,700 for Cure Leukaemia.

Starting and finishing at Hayles Fruit Farm, the route uses a network of mostly minor roads capturing the true Cotswold experience.

SUNDAY SIGN ON 08:30
RIDE LEAVES 10:30

The lap includes a loop around Bredon Hill with the remains of the Iron Age fort looking down on you all the way.  As you head out into the rolling lanes you will pedal through Cotswold villages with Severn Vale views. 

V-Sprint are hosting a refreshment break in the village of Elmley Castle, after which you will continue on quiet roads back towards the Cotswolds escarpment before heading into Winchcombe.  The final leg is out to Gretton and the return to Hayles Fruit Farm.

The roads are most rolling with a couple of sweeping descents, the villages are mostly Cotswold stone buildings with many signs of their history.  From water springs to churches and the remains of old shops, there is much to look out for as you follow the route.

The entire route will be signposted with CotswoldsRetroRide arrows.  The route has two crossings of the A46 which will be well marshalled to aid you as you cross.  We also have a mechanic supplied by V-Sprint and a broom wagon.

The villages we travel through: Hayles, Didbrook, Stanway, Stanton, Wormington, Aston Somerville, Bury End, Broadway, Childswickham, Elmley Castle, Little Comberton, Great Comberton, Kemerton, Overbury, Conderton, Beckford, Alderton, Gretton, Winchcombe and return to Hayles.

We hope you have a great pedal.

Saturday 22nd May: Pub Ride

New for 2027, join us at 12:30pm for a relaxed social ride from Hayles Fruit Farm to a local Cotswold pub.

This is a casual, un-marshalled spin out with mates, with time for a pint and a chat before the main ride on Sunday. The route will be no more than around 5 miles.

The Saturday Pub Ride is free, but please sign up to reserve your place.

Enter the Saturday Pub Ride

Sunday 23rd May: Cotswold Retro Ride

The main Cotswold Retro Ride returns for 2027 with two routes, a 17-mile short route and a 42-mile long route.

Sign-on for both routes is at 08:30, with the rides leaving at 10:30am.

Expect quiet lanes, classic Cotswold villages and plenty of beautiful scenery along the way.

Sunday ride entry is £30, with every entry supporting Cure Leukaemia.

Enter the Sunday Ride

Choose your number

Make your ride even more special by securing your preferred rider number for just £10.

Whether it’s your birthday, lucky number or the iconic number of your favourite cycling legend, now’s your chance to claim it. With 150 cyclists taking part, numbers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Choose your number

Jumble pitch

Book a jumble pitch for Saturday, Sunday or both days.

There’s plenty of space, so bring along as much retro cycling kit, parts and memorabilia as you’d like to display.

Book a jumble pitch