Image of riders of the Dartmoor Classic 2024 with Pedro Delgado

A classic bike ride near me ...

Commit, Climb, Conquer. The Dartmoor Classic is an immersion into the landscape of legends, where mist-covered tors and challenging gradients await. From the iconic heights of Haytor to the camaraderie of the Princetown feed station, it’s an invitation to connect with your strength, your fellow riders, and the timeless spirit of the moor.

‍Whether you live near Dartmoor or further afield, the Dartmoor Classic bike ride is the one to enter. Join thousands of like minded riders on one of the UK's favourite cycle sportives running for nearly 20 years.
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Take on Dartmoor's open roads across beautiful countryside with spectacular views. Our routes are planned to take on famous climbs such as Haytor which has been included in the Tour of Britain.

Plus, being located in Devon, such a beautiful destination, there's always somewhere to stay if this cycle event isn't near you.

‍When riding the Dartmoor Classic you'll be taken care of all the way from free parking at the start, happy marshals en-route, plenty of food included at the feed stations, rider mechanical support and if your legs just can't make it, we'll get you back to the finish in our rider support bus.

"This 'bucket list' bike ride won't disappoint"

2026 CLOSED ROAD HILL CLIMB Competition Segment

ALL routes will climb through our popular closed road hill climb competition segment for 2026 !
Yes that includes our entry level Pixies Revenge route.

There are prizes for each age and gender category winner plus a special prize the overall fastest King and Queen of the mountain.

Pedro Delgado presents KOM winner of the EKOI Dartmoor Classic hillclimb section

Harrison professional rider signs medal for Dartmoor Classic cyclist

Dartmoor Classic 2025

The Dartmoor Classic 2025 lived up to expectations. You were all amazing, some great rides and fun times.
Your RIDE FINISH TIMES are here
Thank you to all of you who entered, you raised thousands for local charities plus supporting cycling and cyclists, Devon Air Ambulance and Dartmoor rescue services.
Thank you to Nico Roche for joining us and we wish him well for his cycling year ahead.

You did a great ride .... DC Team

Ride the Dartmoor Classic cycle event for charity.

The Dartmoor Classic is managed and run by cyclists from Mid Devon Cycle Club for the benefit of cycling, local cyclists and charities. Our chosen charities this year are Dartmoor focussed.
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You do not have to make a donation when you enter the Dartmoor Classic but if you would like to there are a couple of options.
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For 2026, the Dartmoor Classic main supported charity is Devon Air Ambulance. Details on how you can ride for them are available here.

There will also be the opportunity to donate to Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Ashburton during your entry process.
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No to a cycle jersey, YES to a tree ?

We are pleased to announce that you can support tree planting on Dartmoor by choosing not to accept your Dartmoor Classic Cycle Jersey (FREE with entry) and instead we will send a donation to moortrees.org for them to plant a tree on your behalf. Your selection can be made at online entry and you will receive a coloured number to indicate your tree planting support.
‍Thanks to all of you who chose this option for your 2025 entry - You've planted 100 trees !

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Take a quick look at our Dartmoor Classic video to see how it's run by members of Mid Devon Cycling Club and local volunteers.

‍The Dartmoor Classic not only donates to charities, we also donate to local sports clubs, schools, villages on route, Dartmoor Search and Rescue, the Air Ambulance plus many more each year. As a rider you can rest assured knowing that part of your entry fee supports Dartmoor National Park and the surrounding area.