Ride the Dartmoor Classic for Devon Air Ambulance AND get your entry fee back
Make every mile matter.
Enter the Dartmoor Classic as part of the Devon Air Ambulance team, raise sponsorship through JustGiving, and if you raise £200 or more for the charity, you’ll receive a full refund of your entry fee.
Entries open at 18:00 (UK) on 25 October.
Why Devon Air Ambulance?
Devon Air Ambulance is a life-saving, independent charity providing critical care across Devon, on the moors, on the coast, and everywhere in between when every second counts. They receive no direct government funding for day-to-day operations, so community fundraising like yours keeps them flying.
How to ride for team Devon Air Ambulance
1. Commit - Enter the Dartmoor Classic when entries open at 18:00 on 25 October Click here to enter after 18:00 on 25 October and select your distance.
THEN choose "Ride for Devon Air Ambulance"
2. Climb - Start fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance by setting up a JustGiving page.
3. Conquer - raise £200 or more in sponsorship for Devon Air Ambulance.
Once you've raised above £200 you can email enquiries@dartmoorclassic.co.uk, and we’ll process your refund.
New to the Dartmoor Classic?
The Dartmoor Classic is one of the UK’s most loved cycling sportives, a fully supported, non-competitive ride across the stunning, rugged landscapes of Dartmoor. Expect quiet lanes, epic views, well-stocked feed stations, and a festival-style event village atmosphere.
Choose the route that fits your goals and fitness, from a shorter challenge to a full-day moorland adventure. Learn more about each route:
Granite & Ghosts - Grande Route
Pixies Revenge - Piccolo Route
Why you’ll love riding for DAA at the Dartmoor Classic
• A powerful reason to ride: your effort funds life-saving critical care across Devon
• Motivation unlocked: fundraising gives your training a clear purpose (training plans will be available to help you conquer the challenge)
• Community vibes: join the Devon Air Ambulance team of riders, all pulling for the same cause
• Perk: raise £200+ and your entry fee is refunded
Key dates
• Entries open: 18:00 (UK), 25 October
• Ride takes place Sunday 21st June 2026
FAQs
Is the Dartmoor Classic a race?
No — it’s a sportive. That means a fully supported mass-participation ride with timing for your reference, not podium racing. There are Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded to all riders dependant on your finish time. Ride at your own pace and soak up Dartmoor.
How do I get the entry fee refund?
Raise £200 or more for Devon Air Ambulance via your JustGiving page linked to the official team, email enquiries@dartmoorclassic.co.uk when you reach your goal, and we’ll process your refund.
Does Gift Aid count toward the £200?
The £200 threshold refers to donations excluding Gift Aid.
I’ve already entered the Dartmoor Classic with a standard ticket can I still fundraise?
Absolutely. Join the team on JustGiving, start fundraising, and if you reach £200+ you can still claim the entry refund (you must submit your claim of reaching over £200 for your refund by 31st July 2026).
I'm entered in the British Cycling Club Challenge - Can I still fundraise?
Yes! You can create your JustGiving page, start fundraising, and if you reach £200+ you can still claim the entry refund (you must submit your claim of reaching over £200 for your refund by 31st July 2026).
Ready to ride?
Secure your spot when entries open as places can sell out fast.
Click here to enter the Dartmoor Classic after 18:00 on 25 October
Fine print
Important: Entry fee refunds are available to participants who raise £200 or more for Devon Air Ambulance through the official JustGiving team pathway or with substantiated proof from Devon Ambulance on receiving your donation.
Devon Air Ambulance is a registered charity. Please fundraise through approved platforms and follow all guidance provided.
You must submit your refund claim of reaching over £200 in donations via email to enquiries@dartmoorclassic.co.uk by 31st July 2026.
We will update this page with further information as it is confirmed along with any news or useful tips.
