Uniquely sited on the edge of both the Cotswolds and the Berkshire Downs, the historic Oxfordshire market town of Faringdon is perfectly placed to host the varied challenges and stunning scenery of the Le Tour de Farcycles (TdF) 2020 to be held on Saturday July 11th, 2020. This popular event has sold out in previous years, and has  received a reputation for its hospitality and food. It offers 100, 70 and 35 mile options. 

The start is close to several of Faringdon's central car parks and there are other facilities around the town. More details of these will be supplied in the joining pack sent to all participants.

To encourage young riders we have concessions for all under 16 riders and a free entry for smaller people on trailer bikes. All riders under 18 need to bring a completed parental consent form, and all under 16 riders will need the form and to be riding with an adult en-route. SEE BELOW for parental consent form.
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Please note that the following age limits apply to each of our three routes:
  • The Epic Test (100 miles): riders must be aged 18 or over to enter.
  • The Full Monty (70 miles): riders must be aged 16 or over. Under 18's must complete a parental consent form to ride. Please download a form from our website or contact us for one.
  • The Gentle Challenge (35 miles): riders must be aged 12 or over. Under 18's must complete a parental consent form to ride. Please download a form from our website or contact us for one.​   Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride.​
STAGGERED START TIMES ensure that all three rides are scheduled to come in not too far apart: 
  • Epic Test (100 miles): MASS START TIME 6.45AM
    • ​Registration: 6.15 - 6.35AM
  • Full Monty (70 miles): MASS START TIME 8.30AM
    • ​Registration: 7.30 - 8.20AM
  • Gentle Challenge (35 miles): MASS START TIME 10.30AM
    • ​Registration: 9.30 - 10.20AM
Information for riders
Please read the instructions for riders below. These contain some helpful information to enable you to enjoy your day safely.
Under 18's
We welcome younger riders and to encourage them we have discounted entry rates. Please see the registration page for further details.
  • The Epic Test is only open to riders aged 18 and over
  • The Full Monty is open to riders aged 16 and over
  • The Gentle Challenge is open to riders aged 12 and over
  • All riders under the age of 18 must provide a completed parental consent form (available on the link below).
  • All riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during the ride.
You can either return the parental consent form to us by email prior to the event or bring it with you to registration on the day.
GPX files
  • If you have a 'bike satnav',  then there is a "Download" button underneath each of the three routes - see maps below
  • Don't worry if you don't have one of these, as the route will be fully signposted. The files here are only provided for reference and you will be able to find your way by simply following the signs.​