Exeter Gravel Races

Bike types

• Gravel bikes
• Mountain bikes
• Cross country bikes
• Electric gravel bikes
• Electric mountain bikes

For this event, a gravel bike will be quickest, with tyres in the 38-40mm range. Less experienced or skilled riders will probably find a mountain bike easier and more comfortable. The 'gravel' in Devon and Cornwall is very mixed; there is some perfect 'Champagne gravel' but also a lot of more mixed terrain, including rocks, pebbles and sand.

There are no rocks worth mentioning so narrower CX tyres should also be fine. In fine conditions, the course will be fully rideable with no dismounts required.

Timetable

• 09:00 | Registration opens
• 10:00 | Novice course opens for riders to practice
• 11:25 | Open course opens for riders to practice
• 12:15 | Open category riders will start in waves by age group - female riders will start in single wave

Event HQ

Escot Park
Ottery St Mary
Exeter
Devon
EX14 3AZ
UK

Parking

There’s plenty of free parking at the venue.

Getting there

Entry is via the rear Feniton entrance. Make sure you use this postcode EX11 1LU and don’t just follow signs to Escot Park.

Catering

A catering van will be at the venue serving hot drinks and other snacks throughout the day.

This event is doing its best to minimise its environmental impact. Here are a few of its initiatives:

Sustainability

• Trees not tees

  For all events that include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees.

• Avoid single-use plastics

  New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.

• Reusable zip ties and recycling

  Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.

• Reducing car use

  At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get discount.

What a fantastic event, brilliant organisation and superb challenging course, had a bit everything. We will be back next year. Jake Goddard

An excellent well organised event with a good, challenging course and supportive marshals all the way around. Great racing and highly recommended. Andy B

Excellent friendly organisation. Great event. Sam J

Great event. Perfect course and weather too. Well done everyone. Forbes P

Nice to have good quality coffee/catering. Dave P

Excellent, well organised event. Jim M

What a great event. First off-road, mud, gravel race and loved it. Horrific conditions so felt a great achievement to just finish. Thanks 👍 Forbes P

Despite the relentless onslaught of horrendous weather conditions, the Exeter gravel bike race proved to be an unforgettable adventure that showcased the true spirit of camaraderie among participants. The atmosphere was electric, and the sense of unity against the elements created an unbreakable bond among the riders. Jonathan G

This was an excellent event, very well organised. The organisers did an amazing job, especially due to the awful wet & windy weather conditions. The course was planned really well, and I really enjoyed racing on it. I will definitely return if the event is repeated. David A

A well organised event with a fantastic course which was made even more testing by the appalling weather! Despite torrential rain, the organisers kept the event flowing and it appeared to be enjoyed by both novices and seasoned competitors. I'm looking forward to a sunny race and fast conditions next year. Robert C

Despite the horrendous conditions, I really enjoyed the race. Great course with lots of challenging aspects to it. Mr W

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