Latest Info - www.facebook.com/5ValleysSportive

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2 food stops, fully signed, marshalls,  medal and a beer and burger.

5 Valleys Sportive  (80 Miles / 44 miles and Kids Route)

This is the 2nd year of the Stroud, 5 Valleys Sportive: a picturesque and challenging 80 mile route around this scenic part of the Cotswolds or a less challenging 44 mile route.

Long Route - 80 Miles, 6,200 ft of Climbing

https://www.strava.com/routes/18597748

The route starts at Brimscombe School in the golden valley, three miles South of Stroud in Gloucestershire. It first meanders North, following the old Thames and Severn Canal before heading out through the traditional villages of Miserden and Coberley then into the rolling wolds and dry stone walls of Laurie Lee country.  The course then begins to loop round and head West taking the ‘top o’ the world’ road near Painswick with far  reaching views of the Severn Valley and beyond to the black mountains of South Wales. Now heading South, the course descends back into the old mill town Stroud,  out to the  village of Frocester then  up the iconic Frocester Hill. 

The route then follows the Cotswold escarpment before winding down to the village of Uley and a stiff climb up Lampern Hill.

Here the landscape changes to the peaceful lanes and farmland around Ozleworth and Chevenage House before passing through the medieval  Cotswold Market town of Tetbury.  The final section takes you East through quiet lanes to the old villages of Rodmarton, Tarlton and Cherrington. There is a long descent from Avening to Nailsworth and the ride finishes with a tough climb up the  W’s (another iconic hill beloved of local cyclists) which takes you  up and onto the grass commons of Minchinhampton before back  down to finish back at the school for a warm welcome, a well- earned pint of Stroud Brewery Beer and something off the BBQ. 

With a little over 6,200ft of climbing in 80  miles this is a challenging route; However, one planned to give you the best this area of outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer. 

This is a non-profit sportive with all proceeds going to support Brimscombe Primary School.

Short Ride - 44 Miles, 3,300 Ft of Climbing

https://www.strava.com/routes/19050210

If you would prefer something slightly less challenging but equally picturesque then there is the option of  a medium distance ride  of 44 Miles   with approximately 3,300ft of climbing. It follows the route of the longer ride to the first stop then heads back towards Brimscombe.

Family Ride (15 Miles, Flat)

Later in the afternoon there is a 15  mile organised family friendly, traffic free cycle ride. This route also starts at the school and follows the canal cycle track into Stroud and beyond before looping back. It is all flat with plenty of places to stop and prizes for all finishers.

Both events have been organised to finish at the school’s summer fair with refreshments, live music and lots of fun activities.     

Info for Riders

Latest Info - www.facebook.com/5ValleysSportive

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2 food stops, fully signed, marshalls & of course a medal

5 Valleys Sportive  (80 Miles / 44 miles and Kids Route)

This is the 2nd year of the Stroud, 5 Valleys Sportive: a picturesque and challenging 80 mile route around this scenic part of the Cotswolds or a less challenging 44 mile route.

Long Route - 80 Miles, 6,200 ft of Climbing

https://www.strava.com/routes/18597748

The route starts at Brimscombe School in the golden valley, three miles South of Stroud in Gloucestershire. It first meanders North, following the old Thames and Severn Canal before heading out through the traditional villages of Miserden and Coberley then into the rolling wolds and dry stone walls of Laurie Lee country.  The course then begins to loop round and head West taking the ‘top o’ the world’ road near Painswick with far  reaching views of the Severn Valley and beyond to the black mountains of South Wales. Now heading South, the course descends back into the old mill town Stroud,  out to the  village of Frocester then  up the iconic Frocester Hill. 

The route then follows the Cotswold escarpment before winding down to the village of Uley and a stiff climb up Lampern Hill.

Here the landscape changes to the peaceful lanes and farmland around Ozleworth and Chevenage House before passing through the medieval  Cotswold Market town of Tetbury.  The final section takes you East through quiet lanes to the old villages of Rodmarton, Tarlton and Cherrington. There is a long descent from Avening to Nailsworth and the ride finishes with a tough climb up the  W’s (another iconic hill beloved of local cyclists) which takes you  up and onto the grass commons of Minchinhampton before back  down to finish back at the school for a warm welcome, a well- earned pint of Stroud Brewery Beer and something off the BBQ. 

With a little over 6,200ft of climbing in 80  miles this is a challenging route; However, one planned to give you the best this area of outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer. 

This is a non-profit sportive with all proceeds going to support Brimscombe Primary School.

Short Ride - 44 Miles, 3,300 Ft of Climbing

https://www.strava.com/routes/19050210

If you would prefer something slightly less challenging but equally picturesque then there is the option of  a medium distance ride  of 44 Miles   with approximately 3,300ft of climbing. It follows the route of the longer ride to the first stop then heads back towards Brimscombe.