The upcoming Taunton Flyer Sportive will be held at Smeatharpe Airfield near Honiton. This event is dedicated to supporting SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, and is centred around the wartime airfields of East Devon and Somerset. Participants will ride through various locations including RAF Exeter, RAF Dunkeswell, RAF Upottery, RAF Culmhead, RAF Merryfield, and RAF Westonzoyland. This well-liked sportive, which marks the start of the season, features a combination of scenic flat roads and challenging climbs in the beautiful Blackdown Hills. There are three route options available: the Spitfire (37 miles), the Dakota (63 miles), or the Wellington (101 miles). Each route is fully marked and supported with top-notch facilities such as feed stations, outriders, mechanics, and medics. Additionally, participants will receive electronic chip timing to obtain an official completion time and a finishers medal upon crossing the finish line.
Races Offered
Dakota Route: 63 miles
May 09, 2027
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101.4K
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252 days remaining
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£40.25
Spitfire: 37 miles
May 09, 2027
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59.5K
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252 days remaining
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£29.97
Wellington Route: 101 miles
May 09, 2027
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162.5K
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252 days remaining
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£44.53
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in East Devon.
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5.5° / 12.9°
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1.4° / 8.7°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 3m
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Avg rainfall
3.3 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
16.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
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Humidity
80.9%
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Sunrise
06:16
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Sunset
20:08
About East Devon
Learn more about the host city, East Devon.
East Devon is the name given by Wikivoyage to that part of Devon that lies to the east of the River Exe. The region is bounded to the south by Lyme Bay, part of the English Channel, to the east by Dorset, to the north-east by Somerset and to the west by Exeter and North Devon.
