Granite & Ghosts Route - 107 miles

100 Mile Bike Ride - The Dartmoor Classic
Grande Route

At over 100 miles (107m), 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 the toughest route in the SouthWest. It's hard, and will probably be the hardest one day ride you will ever complete. It will take a lot of effort and willpower to finish the event, please don’t take it lightly, and don’t attempt it if it’s your first sportive.

You will ride across some stunning parts of Dartmoor taking in some of the iconic climbs. Including a Closed Road Hill Climb competition segment to test your climbing strength against your fellow Grande participants with prizes to be won for the fastest male & female in each age category.

Dartmoor Classic Cycle Event - 20-21st June 2026
All routes ride out on Sunday 21st June 2026

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 20th/21st June 2026
Event Open Times: TBC
Route START TIME: 06:40 - 07:30
Minimum Age: 14 years
Cut-off Time: At 31 miles Time 11:00
Minimum Ave Pace: 12 mph including stops
Feed Stations: YES (30 & 70 miles)
Standard Entry Fee: £65 (+ £2 booking fee)

Grande Route Feed Stations

There is one central feed station and one Drink Stop on this course. You pass through the central feed station (Princetown) twice, once at 30 miles and again at 70 miles.

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

Return to Cycling Event HQ

Toward the end of the course you will once again see the Timing Towers where your official ride time will stop. This is your opportunity to properly warm down as you follow the remaining 2.6 miles of the route back the Newton Abbot Racecourse where you will receive your medal.
Dartmoor Classic female cyclist at Princetown Feed Station

Grande Route Medal Times

The Grande route includes Gold, Silver & Bronze medal standards for both age and gender categories, these are shown in the tables below. To participate in the Grande route you must be able to maintain an average pace of no less than 12 miles per hour (including any stop time).
There is a cut-off point at Rundlestone (31 miles). If you do not reach this point before TBC hrs you will be diverted onto the shorter Medio route.

Riders outside of the medal times will receive a well earned finishers 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]

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Tickets available from 25th October 2025

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

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“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”

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