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Gravel / Race / United KingdomDates confirmed · 2027 · 343 km
THE SHIRES WAY
A self-supported bikepacking ride through seven English counties on lanes, bridleways and the Ridgeway. Most people ride it over three days.
The Shires Way 2027 343 km runs from 12 June 2027 to 14 June 2027, starting in Somerford Keynes, United Kingdom. The route is 343 km. Time limit: 72 hours. Support: self-supported.
- Start date
- 12 June 2027
- Start location
- Somerford Keynes
- Distance
- 343 km
- Support
- Self-supported
2027 EDITION / 343 KM
- Climbing
- Not verified
- Time limit
- 72 hours
- Required pace
- 4.8 km/h average, including stops
- Surface
- Gravel
- End date
- 14 June 2027
EDITION NOTES
- Starts at Cotswold Lakes Camping
- Good first multi-day event
- Feed stations and checkpoints
ENTRY
- Registration
- Open for entry
- Entry cost
- 85.00 GBP
- Entry opens
- 31 Aug 2026
- Entry closes
- 31 May 2027
Entry is handled by the organizer; this opens their website. Confirm places, prices and requirements before paying.
ROUTE & TRAVEL
Requirements
Not verified for this edition.
Route
Not verified for this edition.
Finish & travel
Finish: Somerford Keynes.
Transport and finish arrangements are not verified.
Calendar export: all-day dates; check the exact start time with the organizer.
Edition history
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