Solstice Series: Equinox Omniloop

The Solstice Series: Equinox Omniloop is a 250-kilometer road event starting in Ashton Keynes in the Cotswolds region of England, part of a broader Solstice Series of UK ultra-distance events tied to seasonal astronomical markers. The Cotswolds are one of England's most picturesque rural landscapes, characterized by honey-colored limestone villages, gentle rolling hills, and a dense network of quiet country lanes ideally suited to road-based ultra-cycling away from major traffic. Ashton Keynes sits near the source of the River Thames and the Cotswold Water Park, giving the route an evocative starting point tied to one of England's most significant waterways.

The Equinox Omniloop's name and March timing align it with the spring equinox, continuing the Solstice Series' pattern of naming events after key points in the solar calendar — the same series that includes the Equinox Sun Race in autumn. The 'Omniloop' framing suggests a circular route returning to its starting point, giving riders a complete loop through the Cotswold countryside rather than a point-to-point journey, with the 250-kilometer distance offering an accessible entry into the broader Solstice Series for UK riders building toward longer ultra-distance events.