A 73.8km sportive from Newton Abbot, with 1,222m of climbing.
- Distance
- 73.8 km, Piccolo route
- Elevation
- 1,222 m
- Terrain
- Challenging Climbing, Steep Ramps
- Type
- Road loop
Start and finish: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Devon
About this route
This route was designed by the organisers of the Dartmoor Classic, run by Mid Devon Cycling Club, not by London Dynamo.
Sportive routes change from year to year, and this page uses the distances and climbing published by the organisers. Event details are on the Mid Devon Cycling Club site.
On the route
The Dartmoor Classic starts and finishes at Newton Abbot Racecourse. The middle route is 107km with 1,830m, and the short route is 74km with 1,111m.
The route measures 73.8km with 1,222m of climbing, which gives it a Terrain label of Challenging. Its notable climbs are listed below.
This page is for riding the route outside the sportive, on your own or with friends. There are no organised feed stops, so plan your food and water for the day.
Event names and logos belong to their owners and are shown for identification only. London Dynamo is not affiliated with these events.
Notable climbs
- Climb near 10km: 8.3km at 4.5% average.
- Climb near 25km: 2.1km at 5.3% average.
- Climb near 31km: 2.4km at 5.1% average.
- Climb near 43km: 2.2km at 5.7% average.
Other routes at this event
- Dartmoor Classic Grande: 172.8km with 3,366m of climbing.
- Dartmoor Classic Medio: 107.5km with 2,025m of climbing.
Route map and GPX
To download the GPX or TCX file, open the route on Strava with View on Strava below the map, choose the three dots menu, then Export GPX or Export TCX. A free Strava account is needed. Route checked against Strava on 26 October 2026.