2008 Las Vegas Institute of Sport ‘Cotswold League’ Road Race – Monday 21^st July 2008

As part of the 2008 Cotswold League, the Las Vegas Institute of Sport will be promoting a road / circuit race on Monday 21^st July starting at 7.15pm (sign-on from 6pm). With the support of the Cotswold Gliding Club and Leda Properties, LVIS are pleased to be putting on our race at the Aston Down Airfield near Chalford in Gloucestershire. Directons to the airfield are available here.

By using the full length of the outer road and then a fast run the length of the runway (with a 180 degree turn at the end – think the top of the Champs Élysées at the Tour de France!!) and back again, the circuit will be a fast and furious 4.9 miles. A map of the course is available here.

The race will be run over a total of 6 laps, totalling just under 30 miles and will take the format of a handicap event, with the novice riders starting first, the quicker riders chasing them, and the best riders in the league setting on last in hot pursuit. To mix it up that little bit more, there will be primes on the 2nd and 4th laps – giving the first group a reason to stay away and fight off the faster boys chasing them.

Entry for the race is £6 in advance or £8 on the night with a £2 day licence payable for non-TLI members.

Following the race, the Cotswold Gliding Club will be hosting a BBQ for all riders and spectators which will also include the final prize presentation of the overall winner of the 2008 Cotswold Cycle Racing League. Tickets for the BBQ are £5 in advance and £8 on the night – for details or to book your ticket please email the Cotswold League Co-ordinator and organiser of the LVIS event (07971 190494).