Friday 12th June
Bourton-on-the-Water to Thornbury
🚴ROUTE OVERVIEW
Distance: ~54 miles (87km) Elevation: ~2600ft Estimated time: 8 hours including breaks & publicity
Overview: Day 6 is the penultimate day of L2R and my last big mileage day. I'll be cycling into the great unknown along routes I've never travelled before. Starting with a bit of an uphill slog I'll spend most of the day on quiet lanes, this could speed up my progress without my normal gravel trails, muddy patches and canal towpaths. Following the (Bristol) Avon Cycleway will help psychologically, as this sounds like I'm rapidly closing in on my final destination towards Wales. The last section will be tough, including a predominantly uphill stretch that lasts around 7.5 miles! I'll finish the day in Thornbury near Bristol, staying overnight at Thornbury Lodge. The team from this hotel have been hugely supportive of the challenge, it's very much appreciated having a friendly place to aim for on my penultimate day.
Key Points
Start: Bourton-on-the-Water. Mid‑points: Farmington → Fosse Cross → Calmsden → Cirencester → Ewen → Tetbury → Leigherton → Alderley → Wickwar → Milbury Heath. Finish: Thornbury
Supporters / publicity breaks: (1) Cafe Mosaic, Cirencester. (2) Cafe 53, Tetbury. (3) Thornbury Lodge.
How to follow the L2R Challenge
Click on the route page for the day you are looking for. On a mobile device click the 3 lines or dots at the top of this page. If you are in the neighbourhood feel free to look out for me at one of the supporters / publicity stops. Progress updates will be posted on my personal Facebook page, JustGiving and Strava. You can reach me on challengelouisa@gmail.com. Note that once the challenge has begun I will be busy cycling and might be slow in picking up messages.