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Dartmoor Classic
Medio Route

The Medio route is the middle distance route option of the Dartmoor Classic Sportive. The route starts with a 2.3 mile neutralised segment from Newton Abbot racecourse to Clay Pits Way. Here you will see the 'Timing Towers' and your official ride time will begin.

Nine miles on from the Timing Towers you will enter a closed-road segment. Here you will have the opportunity to test your climbing strength against your fellow participants with prizes to be won for the fastest male & female riders of each age category.

2025 date to be released soon.

Medio Route - Quick summary

Distance: 68 miles / 110 km
Elevation Gain: 5600ft / 1700m
Max Gradient: 20%
Event HQ: Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF
Event Date: Sat/Sun 22nd/23rd June 2024
Event Open Times: Sat 12:30 - 17:30 Sun 06:00 - 17:00
Route START TIME: 8am - 9am
Minimum Age: 15 yrs or 12 yrs with an adult
Cut-off Time: At 11 miles by 10:15am
Minimum Ave Pace: 9 mph
Feed Stations: YES (34 miles)
Entry Fee: £60 (includes processing fees) On the day entry £70

Medio Route Feed Station

There is one central feed station on this course. You pass through the central feed station (Princetown) once at 34 miles.

Return to Event HQ


After completing 65.5 miles of the course you will once again see the Timing Towers where your official ride time will stop. Take this 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 well earned medal and goodies.
Dartmoor Classic female cyclist at Princetown Feed Station

Medio Route Medal Times

The Medio route includes Gold, Silver & Bronze medal standards for both age and gender categories, these are shown in the tables below. To participate in the Medio route you must be able to maintain an average pace of at least 9 miles per hour (including any stop time). There is a cut-off point at the start of the timed hill climb. If you do not reach this point before 10:15 hrs you will be diverted onto the shorter Piccolo route.

Medio Men's Medal Times

Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
04:28
04:10
04:28
04:47
05:08
05:32
SILVER
04:47
04:43
04:47
05:08
05:32
06:02
BRONZE
05:55
05:27
05:55
06:29
07:19
08:44
Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
GOLD
04:28
04:10
04:28
SILVER
04:47
04:43
04:47
BRONZE
05:55
05:27
05:55
Age Range
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
04:47
05:08
05:32
SILVER
05:08
05:32
06:02
BRONZE
06:29
07:19
08:44

Medio Women's Medal Times

Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
04:47
04:20
04:37
05:08
05:46
Finish
SILVER
05:20
04:57
05:08
05:32
06:18
-
BRONZE
06:57
06:18
06:36
07:19
08:44
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Age Range
U18
18 to 39
40 to 49
GOLD
04:47
04:20
04:37
SILVER
05:20
04:57
05:08
BRONZE
06:57
06:18
06:36
Age Range
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
GOLD
05:08
05:46
Finish
SILVER
05:32
06:18
-
BRONZE
07:19
08:44
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What routes are there (2024) ?

Grande
109m
175km
Challenge yourself with the longest and hardest route of the Dartmoor Classic Sportive taking in the toughest climbs.
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Medio
68m
110km
Climbing the tough hills on Dartmoor, the Medio is definitely not a soft option.
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Piccolo
39m
62km
Commit yourself to ride 39 miles of Dartmoor, a great first time sportive adventure.
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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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