The Cotswolds and Shakespeare's countryside.

Route- Start at Condicote village hall, Hinchwick, Boradway Tower, Aston Subedge, Mickleton, Broad Marston, Pebworth, and Long Marston.
Coffee stop at 19 miles approximately- Expresso Barn- Long Marston http://www.espressostation.co.uk/

Route- Quinton, Ilmington, Halford, Honnington, Shipston on Stour
Lunch stop- At approximately 40 miles approximately -Blue Bean cafe or similar one in Shipston.

Route- Burmington, Todenham, Moreton, Evenlode, Broadwell, Donnington, Condicote.

Distance 48.5 miles Elevation - 2200 feet approximately.
As it is a long ride please check your bike prior to the ride.

This ride will take us down the Cotswold escapement (a long descent which is really good!) to the flattish Warwickshire countryside. The cycling will take about 4.6 hours with 2 planned stops. There will also be spontaneous stops to enjoy the views, have a drink and perhaps find a hedge.

As this is a long route we will cycle along most sorts of roads but the the majority on quiet country lanes. We do cross some busy A roads and twice spend a very short distance on an A road. There a few sections on some B roads.

We are planning to stop for morning coffee and then at lunchtime.

Helmets are compulsory. An inner tube and some money for the stops.