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Dartmoor Classic 2025

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"climbs with spectacular views"

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Dartmoor Classic 2025

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Up to 4000 cyclists

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"climbs with spectacular views"

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Dartmoor Classic
Piccolo Route

The Piccolo route is the shortest and easiest route of the Dartmoor Classic Sportive. It is intended as a less competitive and less daunting challenge than the other routes. For this reason entry numbers are limited to a maximum of 500. The route starts with a 2.3 mile guided section from Newton Abbot racecourse to Clay Pits Way. You will complete this section in small groups, each with a ride-guide.

On reaching Clay pits Way you will see our 'Timing Towers', from here you can ride at your own pace, following the signed and marshalled course.

2025 date to be released soon.

Piccolo Route - Quick summary

Distance: 39 miles / 62 km
Elevation Gain: 2500ft / 770m
Max Gradient: 10%
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: 8:40am - 9am
Minimum Age: 15 yrs, or 11 yrs with an adult.
Entry Limited: max 500 riders
Minimum Ave Pace: 9 mph
Feed Stations: YES (19 miles)
Entry Fee: £60 (includes processing fees) On the day entry £70

Piccolo Route Feed Station

The Piccolo route has its own Feed Station at Moretonhampstead, which you will reach after cycling the first 19 miles. Here the Piccolo Route merges with the Medio & Grande routes to return past the Clay Pits Way Timing Towers.

Return to Event HQ


From the Timing Towers it's just another 2.6 miles back to Newton Abbot racecourse where you will receive your well earned finisher's medal and goodies.
Group celebration at the Dartmoor Classic

Piccolo Route Medal Times

The Piccolo route is officially timed for safety purposes and the times will be published for those interested in their personal ride time.
All cyclists who complete the Piccolo will receive a Finishers Medal.

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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Dartmoor Classic Event Partners

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

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FB Comment

"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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David Black
Happy marshal supporting riders of the Dartmoor Classic cycle sportive
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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.e please”

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Daniel Wallis