Entrants travelled from as far afield as Ipswich, Cardiff, Cheshire and North Wales to take part, while overseas University of Bath students from China were also among the cyclists who enjoyed the warm weather and supportive atmosphere of the non-competitive event designed to encourage fitness and participation.

There were two organised rides on the day, with the majority of cyclists taking on the 102km route from the University of Bath Sports Training Village to Glastonbury and back.

There was also a shorter 50km route that proved popular with families and everyone who took part on the day received a free T-shirt.

Finishers could also take advantage of a free post-cycle rubdown from students on the Team Bath Training & Development Sports Massage Therapy course.

Among the clubs taking part were Somer Valley CC, Velo Club Walcot, Axe Valley Pedallers and Plymouth University BC from Devon, Team Trident, Bristol RC, Salt and Sham Cycle Club, Avid Sport and Simply Grey Cycling Club.

Plans are already in place to stage another Team Bath Sportive in 2020 with a third, longer route.

Courtesy of the Team Bath Press Office at Matchtight Ltd.

Starting and finishing at the University of Bath Sports Training Village, the Sportive – the cycling equivalent of running a marathon – will see cyclists head to Glastonbury and back via either 50km or 102km routes, both of which are fully signed and include feed stations.

It is a non-competitive event, with the focus being on participation in a supportive atmosphere, and is being run in conjunction with British Cycling. Advance entry is priced £20 for the 50km route and £30 for 102km, both increasing by £5 for entries on the day.

Organiser Felix Young said: “Sportives are a great way for people to get fit and challenge themselves, with the group nature of the event providing a fantastic opportunity for camaraderie and a chance to cycle between two iconic locations through the beautiful Somerset countryside.”

Medical and mechanical support will be provided on both routes and there is free parking at the STV for all taking part. Sports massage will also be available at the finish for donations to the Zambia IDEALS project involving University of Bath students.

Entrants must be aged 18 and over and more information is available by contacting organiser Felix Young on hello@avid-sport.co.uk. To enter online, visit www.teambath.com.

Report courtesy of the Team Bath Press Office at Matchtight Ltd.