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Event Summary
Event Overview
Sharon Laws was an ex-student at the Cotswold School who went on to become a professional cyclist, racing for some of the biggest teams in women’s cycling and riding for GB in the 2008 olympics.
Sharon sadly passed away on December 2017 after losing her fight against cancer. Her fellow GB team cyclists described her as "one of the most beloved riders in the peloton, and her loss was felt deeply. Laws was an incredibly caring, humble and inspirational woman who lived life to the fullest."
Sharon came back to the school during her cancer treatment to give talks on her career in cycling, inspiring many of our students.
As a tribute to Sharon, the school is organising a 43 mile sportive, celebrating the 43 years of her amazing life and the sport she loved so much. The event will be held on 7th July, which would have been her 44th birthday, on the Cotswold country roads she regularly rode on.
Proceeds from the event will be split equally and go to Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust (https://www.jostrust.org.uk) and a new build sports pavillion that will be dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of young people in our community.
https://cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk/sharonlawssportive/
Event Details
- Event URN:
423592
- Start Date:
Sat, 7th Jul 2018
- Event Type:
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Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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The Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD
View map - Cheques payable to:
The Cotswold School Academy Trust
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Garmin
About the Event
Info for Riders
The ride will have chip timing, all riders that sign up on line will receive a goodies bag, the route will be fully sign posted and there will be a well stocked feeding station for the longer routes.
There will be 3 route options:
The main route will be the 43 miles (70km) through beautiful country roads in the Cotswolds, celebrating the life of Sharon and the roads she regularly rode out on.
There will also be a shorter loop of just over 14 miles so that the event can be enjoyed by families. Any riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants under the age of 18 must submit a consent form completed by their parent / guardian.
For those looking for an extra challenge, there is an option to loop around a section of the 43 mile ride bringing the total length of the ride to 76 miles (122k).
There will be an event "village" sited at The Cotswold School, with parking available on site. Tribute cycling jerseys designed especially to remember Sharon are now available to buy:
For non-riders, there are plenty of things to do and see in the village of Bourton on the Water, all within walking distance of the school.
The Rides
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Long
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 07/07/18 | 08:00 | 122km / 76 miles | 95 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£35.00)
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Sat 07/07/18 – 08:00
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Medium
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 07/07/18 | 08:00 | 69km / 43 miles | 36 | 150 |
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Entry:
On Day: (£25.00)
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Sat 07/07/18 – 08:00
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Short
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 07/07/18 | 10:30 | 23km / 14 miles | 4 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 07/07/18 – 10:30
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Event Summary
Event Overview
Sharon Laws was an ex-student at the Cotswold School who went on to become a professional cyclist, racing for some of the biggest teams in women’s cycling and riding for GB in the 2008 olympics.
Sharon sadly passed away on December 2017 after losing her fight against cancer. Her fellow GB team cyclists described her as "one of the most beloved riders in the peloton, and her loss was felt deeply. Laws was an incredibly caring, humble and inspirational woman who lived life to the fullest."
Sharon came back to the school during her cancer treatment to give talks on her career in cycling, inspiring many of our students.
As a tribute to Sharon, the school is organising a 43 mile sportive, celebrating the 43 years of her amazing life and the sport she loved so much. The event will be held on 7th July, which would have been her 44th birthday, on the Cotswold country roads she regularly rode on.
Proceeds from the event will be split equally and go to Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust (https://www.jostrust.org.uk) and a new build sports pavillion that will be dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of young people in our community.
https://cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk/sharonlawssportive/
Event Details
- Event URN:
423592
- Start Date:
Sat, 7th Jul 2018
- Event Type:
-
Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
The Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD
View map - Cheques payable to:
The Cotswold School Academy Trust
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Garmin
About the Event
Info for Riders
The ride will have chip timing, all riders that sign up on line will receive a goodies bag, the route will be fully sign posted and there will be a well stocked feeding station for the longer routes.
There will be 3 route options:
The main route will be the 43 miles (70km) through beautiful country roads in the Cotswolds, celebrating the life of Sharon and the roads she regularly rode out on.
There will also be a shorter loop of just over 14 miles so that the event can be enjoyed by families. Any riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants under the age of 18 must submit a consent form completed by their parent / guardian.
For those looking for an extra challenge, there is an option to loop around a section of the 43 mile ride bringing the total length of the ride to 76 miles (122k).
There will be an event "village" sited at The Cotswold School, with parking available on site. Tribute cycling jerseys designed especially to remember Sharon are now available to buy:
For non-riders, there are plenty of things to do and see in the village of Bourton on the Water, all within walking distance of the school.
The Rides
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Long
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 07/07/18 | 08:00 | 122km / 76 miles | 95 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£35.00)
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Sat 07/07/18 – 08:00
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Medium
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 07/07/18 | 08:00 | 69km / 43 miles | 36 | 150 |
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Entry:
On Day: (£25.00)
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Sat 07/07/18 – 08:00
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Short
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 07/07/18 | 10:30 | 23km / 14 miles | 4 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 07/07/18 – 10:30
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