Autumn Cross Sportive 2024

Sunday 22nd September

70km on & off road gravel sportive

What people are saying about our other events

  • "Great event! Really enjoyed it and everything was super well organised, great marshalls and feed stops. The pasta at the end was a really great idea!"

    John

  • "Tough and very enjoyable, the weather helped. I'm paying for it today though as I had a CX!"

    Stephen

  • "Thanks everyone for an amazing day yesterday. Thanks to the organisers and the Marshalls who made it all so easy. Well, easy in that way, it was brutal in others!"

    Kieran

  • "Thanks to the organisers & volunteers for a great day! Fab route, amazing feed stations & lovely people very much appreciated."

    Kim

  • "Loved it, thank you to the team for organising and running!!"

    Claire

  • "Great ride! Thanks!! Hardest one I’ve ever done!"

    Dave

  • "Thank you ever so much for organise this amazing event! Love it!"

    Pui

  • "Thank you all Marshall’s and helpers. Without you, there wouldn’t be an event like that. I thanked ever Marshall I saw."

    Nick

  • "I think I'm still coming down from the high of finishing the 75km yesterday."

    Kieran

  • "Brilliant event, fabulous route, lovely marshalls, the feed stations were on-point and the pasta at the end an added bonus. You even ordered the sunshine for us too! A massive thank you to all those involved in making this such a great day out. See you next year!"

    Lisa

  • "Bestttttttt day! Thanks so much for organising and to everyone on the course making it a great day out! I’m 100% coming back to do the longer route next time. Thanks all!"

    Nor

  • "Really well organised event. Also, great to have different distance route options."

    Nicholas

  • "Just want to say a big thank you to everyone involved in organising the event, especially to the friendly marshals who all smiled and gave words of encouragement. I'm absolutely battered now, but enjoyed the ride and will be back next year."

    Alex

  • "Fantastic 75k route, thanks for a tremendous day and you brought the weather too with wall to wall sunshine. Bagman thank you to you and all the marshalls that made this happen with great support and feed stations!"

    Paul

  • "Great day out, my first event and loved it. thanks to everyone involved. See you next year."

    Wayne

  • "Challenging route. Ace support along the route, at the feed stations and at the finish. Great day thank you!"

    Scott

  • "The Carlsberg event of 2022? Awesome guys and thank you helpers."

    Jeremy

  • "My first event to. Glad I took my mtb, I wouldn’t of made it around on my cx. Back next year loved it!"

    Wayne

  • "Fantastic day! More brutal than expected, but it was all worth it at the end! Ended up doing the 35km due to a broken seat post. Thank you to the event organisers, everyone who shouted encouragement and excellent food stations!"

    Kass

  • "What a brilliant day out. Thanks to the organisers and stewards for putting on an excellent event."

    Jason

  • "What a cracking Day, 1st time I’ve actually done anything like this and thoroughly enjoyed it. Had booked on the 35km but tagged along with a couple of mates and did the 55km instead.”

    Jason

  • "What an excellently organised and managed event. Thanks for everything. Very enjoyable if brutal in places."

    Stephen

  • "Great event yesterday. Fantastic organisation, support, marshalling and route! Thanks Bagman!!"

    Christopher

  • "A great ride out! The 35k was fun but 55k is definitely on the cards for team Sports Nutrition!! The feed station was a welcome break and it was well stocked with sports nutrition. My crew all managed the 35k easily on there retro bikes whilst I’m retro enough and took my Giant fathom. Thanks for holding such a well laid out event, see you next year!!"

    Andy

  • "Thanks Bagman - a thoroughly enjoyable event yesterday. Excellent brownie at the feed stations, and a most memorable descent into the Slad valley."

    Colin

Our ride

The route starts at Over Farm just outside of Gloucester and runs north before heading west to May Hill and then 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.

Percentage Off-road - 50%0%
  • cc1
  • cc4
  • cc7
  • cc2
  • cc9
  • cc8
  • cc3
  • cc5
  • cc6

Information

Suitable for Gravel, XC and MTB bikes only

E-bikes welcome (please ensure your battery will last)

Gpx. routing provided

Route Maps

Chip Timing

Personalised rider numbers

Finishers Medal

Free food stations

Fully signed course

Fully Marshalled

Mechanical support

Medical Crews

On-site parking at HQ

Raynet Communication Support

Free post ride pasta

Beer for sale at finish

FAQs

What bikes are suitable?

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.

Are e-bikes welcome?

Absolutely! Please make sure that your battery is capable of seeing you round the course though. There is a fair amount of ascent on the course so do bear this in mind when assessing your battery life.

Will I be able to complete the course?

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.

Will I get fed?

Yes you will.  All the food is prepared by the amazing caterer at Over Farm.

And if I have special dietry requirements?

Our caterers will also supply us with a range of Gluten Free and Vegan options.

What time will I start?

Registration is open between 7.30am and 8.30am but we ask you not to arrive at HQ until 30 minutes before your start time which will be given to you with the pre event pack a few days before the event.

Can I ride with my friends?

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.

Where do I park?

There is ample parking at HQ.

Should I bring cash?

– 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.

Can I test the course beforehand?

Unfortunately not. Much of the land we traverse is not usually open to the public and it is only with the specific consent of our 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.

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