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21st June 2026

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Dartmoor Classic 2025

Fun Times

Conquered !

Finishers of the 2025 Dartmoor Classic

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"climbs with spectacular views"

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Dartmoor Classic
Piccolo Route

The Piccolo "Pixies Revenge" route is the shortest and easiest route of the Dartmoor Classic Sportive. Covering 46 miles on to Dartmoor and back it's not easy but it is intended as a less competitive and less daunting challenge than the other routes. 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.

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

Piccolo Route - Quick summary

Distance: 46 miles / 74 km

Elevation Gain: 3646ft / 1111m

Max Gradient: 15%

Event HQ: Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF

Event Date: Sat/Sun 20th/21st June 2026

Event Open Times: TBC

Route START TIME: 08:42 - 09:00

Minimum Age: 14 yrs, or 11 yrs with an adult.

Entry Limited: max 500 riders

Minimum Ave Pace: 6 mph

Feed Stations: YES (26 miles)

Entry Fee: £65 (+£2 booking fee)

Piccolo Route Feed Station

The Piccolo route has its main Feed Station at Moretonhampstead, which you will reach after cycling the first 26 miles. You will have earned your place at the feed station after competing in the Closed Road Hill Climb segment at 19 miles. Here the Piccolo Route merges with the Medio & Grande routes to return back to the Clay Pits Way Timing Towers.
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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.

Group celebration at the Dartmoor Classic

Pixies Revenge Medal Times 2026 !

NEW for 2026 - The Piccolo route is officially timed for safety purposes BUT for 2026 the route will have Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Although the Classic is not a race, some riders like to compare their times to previous attempts and get rewarded with a gold or silver medal if they've made the allocated times (table below)

Route 46 miles - Timed 41.4 miles / Neutralised (Non-Timed) Segments: Start [2.2 miles] Finish [2.4 miles]
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Your time taken on the Hill Climb competition segment will be entered against all other riders by age and gender categories for King and Queen of the mountain prizes.

Pixies Revenge Male Medal Times

Age Range

U18

18 to 39

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 to 69

70+

Gold

03:28

03:08

03:38

03:40

03:50

04:00

Silver

03:54

03:22

03:53

04:13

04:18

04:30

Bronze

06:05

06:00

06:05

06:15

06:23

07:00

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

70+

GOLD

08:00

09:20

SILVER

08:20

09:40

BRONZE

09:20

10:00

Pixies Revenge Male Medal Times

Age Range

U18

18 - 39

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 -69

70+

BRONZE

06:34

06:17

06:20

06:25

06:30

n/a

GOLD

04:18

03:35

03:42

03:55

04:03

Finish

SILVER

05:30

04:30

04:06

04:20

04:24

n/a

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