Autumn Cross Sportive 2023
Autumn Cross Sportive 2023
The route starts at Over Farm just outside of Gloucester and runs north before heading west before heading back to HQ. With a mix of country lanes, bridleways, green-lanes, byways and private land you’ll get to see parts of beautiful Gloucestershire few others have experienced. We take in the River Severn, Dymock Woods and May Hill among other famous landmarks.
Although the course is not hilly a good level of fitness is required but our fantastic marshals will be there to support you every inch of the way.
Suitable for Gravel, XC and MTB bikes only
E-bikes welcome (please ensure your battery will last the course you choose)
Gpx. routing provided
Chip Timing
Route Maps
Personalised rider numbers
Finishers Medal
Free food stations
Fully signed courses
Fully Marshalled
Mechanical support
Medical Crews
On-site parking at HQ
Raynet Communication Support
Free post ride pasta
Beer for sale at finish
Order your Autumn Cross 2023 Jersey before the end of July to get it in time for the event.
Different parts of the course are better suited to different bikes but Cyclo-Cross, MTB and Gravel bikes will all do the job. The course is not suitable for road bikes.
Absolutely! Please make sure that your battery is capable of seeing you round the course though. There is a fair amount of ascent on all courses so do bear this in mind when assessing your battery life.
The course is designed to be challenging, but you are more than welcome to cut back HQ using the beautiful lanes of Gloucestershire if you are struggling. The main thing is that you enjoy the day and get back to HQ safely.
Our caterers will also supply us with a range of Gluten Free and Vegan options.
Registration opens at 7.00am but we ask you not to arrive at HQ until 30 minutes before your start time. Registration is a very quick process and there is no penalty for being late.
Of course you can. Please just all arrive 30 minutes before the last allocated start time from your party and you can all go off together – you will not be able to register more than half an hour before you allocated start time.
There is ample parking at HQ.
– Yes. Although the Autumn Cross is not primarily a charity ride we do like to raise funds for our amazing friends at the Pied Piper Appeal, who’s mission is to make a difference to the lives of sick and disabled children in Gloucestershire. We might tap you up for a couple of quid for parking, post ride jet wash and hot drinks at feed stations on their behalf although we do not insist on any payment for facilities on the day.
Unfortunately not. Much of the land we traverse is not usually open to the public and it is only with the specific consent of you lovely landowners that we can ride here on Autumn Cross day. We ask, therefore, that you please respect their generosity and leave them alone for the rest of the year.