Dartmoor Classic 2014 Launches

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Posted Friday 27th September 2013 –

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Entry to the 2014 Dartmoor Classic sportive will open on the 21st October and, for the first time since its inception, there will be no increase in the number of available places. This highly popular fixture is a regular riders’ choice in a number of national polls and rapidly sells out all of its 3000 places. “With the phenomenal success the event enjoys, there is always the temptation to just keep growing with each edition but, for the time being, we need to consolidate before considering further growth.” said Guy Langworthy; the dynamic new leader of the event’s planning team. “And, if we are to continue to satisfy the needs of participants, we have to concentrate on delivering the quality of promotion on which the event’s reputation has been built rather than, year-on-year, letting in ever more riders.” he added.

Due to a major land development project at the event’s established home, its Welcome Village relocated to Newton Abbot Racecourse this year; a move which proved a steep learning curve for the organising Mid-Devon Cycling Club. “After staging 6 editions at Abbrook Park, setting up at the new venue proved a real challenge and it was almost like starting with a clean sheet of paper again.” said the village’s site manager Steve Sanders. “Given that it was a big leap forward for the club, I think we met the challenge well. From what was learnt this time we now know the few areas we need to improve to maintained the high standards we pride ourselves on. Feedback from the riders was generally appreciative of our efforts and we’re working on some of their suggestions to make things even better next time.” he said.

For full details, and to enter the event on-line, visit www.dartmoorclassic.co.uk

2 thoughts on “Dartmoor Classic 2014 Launches

  • 23 October 2013 at 5:32 pm
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    Dillie-dallied too long this time. All the places gone. Mega wee’d off!! Just have to hope that some of my group might have to call off and I can arrange to have their place.

    • 23 October 2013 at 10:34 pm
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      There is a reserve list, might be worth putting your name down, a place may come up

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