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The Dartmoor Classic Sportive

Name: The Dartmoor Classic Sportive
Start: 2026-06-21
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon

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About the Event

Tackle one of Britain's most iconic and challenging sportives at the Dartmoor Classic on Sunday, June 21st, 2026. This legendary closed-road cycling event in the heart of Devon offers three breathtaking routes: the formidable 173km "Granite & Ghosts," the classic 107km "Mist & Myths," and the accessible 74km "Pixies Revenge," all designed to test your legs on famous climbs like Haytor. As a highlight, every route features a thrilling timed hill climb segment on closed roads, with prizes for the King and Queen of the Mountain across all categories. Organized by and for cyclists through the Mid Devon Cycling Club, the event is renowned for its exceptional support, stunning moorland scenery, and vibrant atmosphere, with your entry including a commemorative cycle jersey. Secure your limited spot when registration opens to experience a 2026 UK sportive that truly embodies the spirit of British cycling.

Races Offered

Granite & Ghosts

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 172.2K

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Type — Road Cycling

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Mist & Myths - Medio Route

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 107.2K

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Type — Road Cycling

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172 days remaining

Pixies Revenge - Piccolo Route

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 74K

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Type — Road Cycling

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Newton Abbot, Devon.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.8° / 19.7°

wb_sunny 9.7° / 17.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.1 /

water_drop 75.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.8° / 19.7°

wb_sunny 9.7° / 17.5°

air 13.1 km/h

water_drop 75.0%

About Newton Abbot, Devon

Newton Abbot is a market town and civil parish on the River Teign in the Teignbridge District of Devon, England. Its population was 24,029 in 2011, and was estimated at 26,655 in 2019. It grew rapidly in the Victorian era as the home of the South Devon Railway locomotive works. This later became a major steam engine shed, retained to service British Railways diesel locomotives until 1981. It now houses the Brunel industrial estate. The town has a race course nearby, the most westerly in England, and a country park, Decoy. It is twinned with Besigheim in Germany and Ay in France.