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22nd June 2025

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Dartmoor Classic 2025

June 22nd

Closed Road Hill Climb

June 22nd

Up to 4000 cyclists

June 22nd 2025

Commit - Climb - Conquer

June 22nd 2025

"climbs with spectacular views"

June 22nd 2025

Dartmoor Classic
Piccolo Route

The Piccolo "Pixies Revenge" route is the shortest and easiest route of the Dartmoor Classic Sportive. Covering 45 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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Sunday 22nd June 2025

Piccolo Route - Quick summary

Distance: 45 miles / 73 km

Elevation Gain: 3646ft / 1111m

Max Gradient: 15%

Event HQ: Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF

Event Date: Sat/Sun 21st/22nd June 2025

Event Open Times: Sat 12:30 - 17:30 Sun 06:00 - 17:00

Route START TIME: Sunday 8:40am - 9am TBC

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: £60 (includes processing fees) On the day entry £70 but may not include FREE Cycle Jersey

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

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.
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All cyclists who complete the Piccolo will receive a Finishers Medal.

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.