Grande Route - 107 miles

107 Mile Bike Ride - The Dartmoor Classic
Grande Route

At over 100 miles (107miles), the Grande route is the longest and toughest route option for the Dartmoor Classic Sportive.

ULTIMATE CHALLENGE - That’s exactly what it is – 107 miles on one of the toughest routes in the SouthWest. It's hard, and will probably be one of the hardest day rides you will complete. With our FULL Rider Support, what better place to push to your limit.

All you have to worry about is enjoying the ride of a lifetime.

Don't miss riding our 2027 Celebration EVENT20. It will be a very special weekend you'll want to be part of.  ‍

ENTRY OPENS 1st November

Female cyclist on Dartmoor Classic closed road hill climb segment

Ride across some of the most stunning parts of Dartmoor taking in iconic climbs including Haytor. After 80 miles there's extra challenge, our Closed Road Hill Climb competition segment. Test your remaining climbing strength against your fellow Grande participants to see who's really made of Granite. There are prizes to be won for the fastest male & female in each age category.

Dartmoor Classic Cycle Event - 19th-20th June 2027
All routes ride out on Sunday 20th June 2027

Grande Route - Quick summary

Distance: 107 miles / 173 km
Elevation Gain: 9100ft / 2777m
Max Gradient: 20%
Event HQ: Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF
Event Date: Sat/Sun 19th/20th June 2027
Route START TIME: 06:40 - 07:30
Minimum Age: 14 years
Cut-off Time: At 31 miles Time 11:00
Minimum Ave Pace: 11 mph (12 mph actual ride speed)
Feed Stations: YES (30 & 70 miles + drink stations at 47 & 88 miles)
Premium Celebration Entry: £89 (+ £3 booking fee)
Classic Entry: £49 (+ £3 booking fee)
Famous food at the Dartmoor Classic feed station in Princetown.

Grande Route Feed Stations

Our feed station is famous for it huge selection of high quality food, sweet and savoury, along with drinks including energy drinks, coke plus Tea and Coffee. The central feed station is located in Princetown. You pass through the central feed station twice, once at 30 miles and again at 70 miles.

There is also a drink stop at Lydford, 47 miles and Moretonhampstead 88 miles into the route.

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Cyclists coming up part of Haytor climb during the Dartmoor Classic

Return to Event Village

Toward the end of the course there are Timing Towers where your official ride time will stop. Once you have passed the towers you can take your time and warm down as you follow the remaining 2.6 miles of the route back to the Event Village. Here you can park your bike, get changed, collect your well earned medal and grab some recovery food and drink.
Finishers of the 2025 Dartmoor Classic showing off their well earned medals

Grande Route Medal Times

The Grande route includes Gold, Silver & Bronze medal standards for both age and gender categories.

To participate and enjoy the Grande route you must be able to maintain an average ride speed of 12 miles per hour.
For safety reasons there is a cut-off point at Rundlestone (31 miles into the route). If you don't reach this point before 11:00 am you will be diverted onto the shorter Medio route.

All finishers receive a medal.

Grande Men's Medal Times

Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
07:30
07:10
07:30
08:00
08:40
09:20
SILVER
07:40
07:20
07:40
08:20
09:00
09:40
BRONZE
09:10
09:00
09:10
09:20
09:40
10:00
Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
GOLD
07:30
07:10
07:30
SILVER
07:40
07:20
07:40
BRONZE
09:10
09:00
09:10
Age Range
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
08:00
08:40
09:20
SILVER
08:20
09:00
09:40
BRONZE
09:20
09:40
10:00

Grande Women's Medal Times

Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
08:00
07:40
08:00
08:40
09:20
10:00
SILVER
08:20
07:50
08:20
09:00
09:40
NA
BRONZE
09:40
09:30
09:40
09:50
10:00
NA
Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
GOLD
08:00
07:40
08:00
SILVER
08:20
07:50
08:20
BRONZE
09:40
09:30
09:40
Age Range
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
08:40
09:20
10:00
SILVER
09:00
09:40
NA
BRONZE
09:50
10:00
NA
Route 107.9 miles / Timed 103 miles - Neutralised (Non-Timed) Segments: Start [2.2 miles] Finish [2.4 miles]

NEW entry options for 2027

For our 20th Anniversary EVENT20 you have two entry options.
Premium Celebration Entry (Limited 1000 places)
or Classic Entry

First choose your distance

Grande
107m / 173km
2777m ascent - max 20% grad.

Challenge yourself with the longest and hardest route of the Dartmoor Classic Sportive taking in the toughest climbs.

View route details >>
Medio
67m / 107km
1830m ascent - max 20% grad.

Climbing the tough hills on Dartmoor, calling it the soft option is a myth.

View route details >>
Piccolo
46m / 74km
1111m ascent - max 15% grad.

Commit yourself to ride 45 miles of Dartmoor, a great first time sportive adventure.

View route details >>

Dartmoor Classic Event Partners

We would like to thank our partners who help make this cycle event one of the best in the UK

EKOI partner logo
Certini partner logo
Wahoo partner logo
Bay Cycles logo
Bay Cycles logo
Mid Devon Cycle Club organiser logo
British Cycling logo
Castelli Logo
Dartmoor National Park Logo
Dartmoor Brewery Logo
Devon Air Ambulance logo
Motion Massage logo
Rider of the Dartmoor Classic enjoying the Princetown Feed Station
FB Comment

"1st DC for me.(Piccolo) It was well organized and the Marshalls were brilliant. Great event can't wait 'til next year. ”

Author Name

David Black
One of our ever happy marshals available throughout the routes to help cyclists during the Dartmoor Classic event
Fb Comment

“Fantastic event as always, big thanks to all the people who volunteer their time, provide support and make this such a memorable day. First time doing the Grande......less wind next time please”

Author Name

Daniel Wallis
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