Organiser's Description

As a mid-summer sportive test, the Malvern Mad Hatter pretty much has it all. Weaving around rural roads between Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, the route will give you tough climbs, fast descents and amazing views across the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains of Wales, and more.

The toughest climb of the day - Malvern Hill - is yours to conquer. The iconic climb is a long and gradual continuous effort, steep in sections. But we;; worth it when you reach the top, with spectacular views across the sprawling landscape, and a fast and frantic descent as you pass on to Herefordshire and beyond.

You’ll spend the rest of the ride battling the Malvern and Cotswolds hills, heading out West almost as far as Hereford, and you’ll enjoy occasional glimpses of the stunning hills and landscape of Wales. Then the odd spike in gradient will present itself as you head back through the quiet and undisturbed rural roads towards home, at a pace to suit you. 100, 63 and 38 mile rides.