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The Cotswolds 200/100

Name: The Cotswolds 200/100
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-21
Location: Bath

Bath, South West, United Kingdom

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026 – 21 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Take on a legendary self-supported bikepacking epic across England's most beautiful and demanding countryside with the Cotswolds 100/200/300. This multi-distance event, running from September 19th to 21st, 2026, starts and finishes in the historic city of Bath. Choose your ultimate test: the brutal yet exhilarating 298-mile "300", the original 198-mile "200" featuring over 25 thrilling descents, or the 105-mile "100" designed for riders with a busier schedule. Each meticulously crafted route traverses Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire, linking bridleways, byways, and world-class singletrack across the stunning Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for its relentless technical climbing, challenging rock-and-root descents, and breathtaking views from the Cotswolds escarpment, this is a true rider's adventure, not a race. With comprehensive route guides, live GPS tracking, and a mass start, it's a premier weekend for mountain bike and gravel enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable, self-reliant journey through the heart of England.

Races Offered

200 miles

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 321.9K

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300 miles

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 482.8K

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100 miles

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Bath.

thermostat Temperature

11.0° / 18.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.7° / 16.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

14.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

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83.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:45

nightlight Sunset

19:22

About Bath

Learn more about the host city, Bath.

Bath is a historic Roman and Georgian spa city. It is famous for its hot springs, Roman period baths, Medieval heritage and stately Georgian architecture. Bath has been double UNESCO-listed as a World Heritage Site, both in its own right and as one of 11 "Great Spa Towns of Europe". Set in the rolling Somerset countryside on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, Bath offers a diverse range of attractions for its 4.4 million visitors each year: restaurants, theatres, cinemas, pubs and nightclubs, along with interesting museums, and a wide range of guided tours. It is also a university city.