cotswolds retro ride 2026

Thank you for supporting us in 2025, together we raised £3700 for Cure Leukaemia.

We are delighted to confirm that the Cotswold Retro Ride will return on 6th and 7th June 2026.

We again have the support of Prescott / Bugatti Owners Club as our HQ and camping which is available for Friday and Saturday. The route is very similar to last year and we hope to include “stunning” Broadway as part of the loop. In addition, we are offering a guided ride (limited numbers) on Saturday which is supported by V-Sprint and local riders who will include hidden villages, pubs and cafes. The retro scene in the UK is booming with amazing period machines and kit coming back to life. So whatever you ride you are welcome to enter and all proceeds going into Cure Leukaemia.

Starting and finishing at Prescott Hill Climb Bugatti Owners Club, the route uses a network of mostly minor roads capturing the true Cotswold experience.

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. 

Cotswolds Cycles 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 Prescott.

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 Cotswolds Cycles and a broom wagon.

The villages we travel through: Dixton > Alderton > Beckford > Conderton > Overbury > Kemerton > Great Comberton > little Comberton > Elmley Castle > Childswickham > Aston Somerville > Wormington > Stanton > Stanway > Didbrook > Winchcombe > Gretton > Prescott.

We hope you have a great pedal.

We are so pleased and privileged again to be working closely with the prestigious Prescott Hill Climb Venue. Nestled deep into the Cotswold Hills you will enjoy a beautiful backdrop of this amazing location. We have partnered with them before and run several events raising money for our charity. The Club House is open on Sunday for food and refreshments. Not forgetting free camping is available at the venue on Friday and Saturday Night.

Photograph by Stuart Wing

This year there are two rides, the Main Event -Sunday rider entry and also we are offering a Saturday special guided pedal through the Cotswolds.

The Saturday guided ride will set off at 1pm and will cover approximately 25 miles at a steady, social pace. It is a no drop ride, so everyone stays together and enjoys the day in the V-Sprint guided group. There will be some retro bike friendly hills but the route is designed to enable you to enjoy the scenery.

The exact route for both rides will be revealed soon, but expect quiet lanes, classic villages, and plenty of Cotswold scenery with a café or pub to finish.

Tickets are £30 for the Main Event Sunday ride and £20 for the Saturday guided ride and every purchase supports Cure leukaemia.

Reserve your place and enjoy a memorable afternoon with fellow riders.


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 in this retro ride, numbers are available on a first-come, first-served basis – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Jumble pitch

This gives you a pitch for Saturday, Sunday or both.

The area is large so you have plenty of space display as much as you need.