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The Smuggler 2017

Cycle Sportive , Barnstaple – Sunday, 04 Jun 2017

British Cycling Grading

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Event Summary

Event Overview

Now in its 4th year, Bike Shed is proud to present 'The Smuggler'. Starting and finishing in Barnstaple North Devon, this sportive explores the region's finest roads and tackles historic coastal routes exploited by smugglers of old. 

Riders will navigate stunning and famous toll roads, climbing the iconic Porlock toll, a beautiful snaking alpine style climb as seen in The Tour of Britain, and the breathtaking Lee Bay toll road that skirts high above the jagged coastline, passing a spot known as 'Smugglers Leap' where a historic smugglers battle took place. 

Riders will be treated to jaw dropping vistas, challenging climbs, epic descents, quiet roads and the the finest North Devon food and hospitality to fill your tummies and fuel your engine.

Event Details

Event URN:

405873

Start Date:

Sun, 4th Jun 2017

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Bike Shed , The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter via British Cycling's online entry only

Event Website:

Visit Website

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by British Cycling Mapping

About the Event

Info for Riders

Come and join us in what we are confident will be one of the best and most unique rides you'll ever do - a sportive like no other. There will be three different routes on offer catering for all levels of cyclist. With 80, 50, 40 & 25 mile routes.

Enjoy a free breakfast before you depart, and a free beer upon your return to Smuggler HQ, where there will be a carnival like atmosphere for you to enjoy!

The unique addition of the optional booty climbs means you have the chance to use your legs to earn some free beer tokens, to be spent at Smuggler HQ upon your return!

The Rides

4
The Smuggler - 80 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 08:00 128km / 80 miles 346 ---
Entry: On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 08:00
4
British Cycling Grading: 346
128km / 80 miles
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The Smuggler - 50 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 09:00 80km / 50 miles 135 ---
Entry: On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 09:00
3
British Cycling Grading: 135
80km / 50 miles
2
The Smuggler - 40 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 09:00 64km / 40 miles 77 ---
Entry: On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 09:00
2
British Cycling Grading: 77
64km / 40 miles
1
The Smuggler - 20 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 10:00 32km / 20 miles 9 ---
Entry: On Day: (£25.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 10:00
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British Cycling Grading: 9
32km / 20 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

Now in its 4th year, Bike Shed is proud to present 'The Smuggler'. Starting and finishing in Barnstaple North Devon, this sportive explores the region's finest roads and tackles historic coastal routes exploited by smugglers of old. 

Riders will navigate stunning and famous toll roads, climbing the iconic Porlock toll, a beautiful snaking alpine style climb as seen in The Tour of Britain, and the breathtaking Lee Bay toll road that skirts high above the jagged coastline, passing a spot known as 'Smugglers Leap' where a historic smugglers battle took place. 

Riders will be treated to jaw dropping vistas, challenging climbs, epic descents, quiet roads and the the finest North Devon food and hospitality to fill your tummies and fuel your engine.

Event Details

Event URN:

405873

Start Date:

Sun, 4th Jun 2017

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Bike Shed , The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter via British Cycling's online entry only

Event Website:

Visit Website

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by British Cycling Mapping

About the Event

Info for Riders

Come and join us in what we are confident will be one of the best and most unique rides you'll ever do - a sportive like no other. There will be three different routes on offer catering for all levels of cyclist. With 80, 50, 40 & 25 mile routes.

Enjoy a free breakfast before you depart, and a free beer upon your return to Smuggler HQ, where there will be a carnival like atmosphere for you to enjoy!

The unique addition of the optional booty climbs means you have the chance to use your legs to earn some free beer tokens, to be spent at Smuggler HQ upon your return!

The Rides

4
The Smuggler - 80 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 08:00 128km / 80 miles 346 ---
Entry: On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 08:00
4
British Cycling Grading: 346
128km / 80 miles
3
The Smuggler - 50 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 09:00 80km / 50 miles 135 ---
Entry: On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 09:00
3
British Cycling Grading: 135
80km / 50 miles
2
The Smuggler - 40 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 09:00 64km / 40 miles 77 ---
Entry: On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 09:00
2
British Cycling Grading: 77
64km / 40 miles
1
The Smuggler - 20 miles Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 04/06/17 10:00 32km / 20 miles 9 ---
Entry: On Day: (£25.00)
Sun 04/06/17 – 10:00
1
British Cycling Grading: 9
32km / 20 miles

British Cycling Grading

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