Exmoor Explorer
Date: 3rd August 2008
The ride takes place on the first Sunday of August each year and comprises of a 'short' (approximately 25 Miles) route and a longer (approximately 35 Miles) more challenging route. The routes change every year but always takes place over the challenging but spectacular landscape of Exmoor and most of the mileage is done on off-road tracks, bridleways, byways and with permission from land owners. This years event starts at Wheddon Cross and should be a great event to mark the 10th anniversary.
Both routes feature the infamous 'Tea Stop' where riders can get an energy boost from flapjack and energy bars and is a good place for spectating. There are also several checkpoints along the way so you can rest and get filled up with liquid!
The course will not be published until a week before the event. It will then be published on this website as a map and a set of route instructions written to allow you to copy them onto a map. Both the map and route instructions are optional as a route card with comprehensive instructions is issued upon registration.
This is a long distance Mountain Bike challenge and not a race. It's a great opportunity to ride with 400 or so other nutters, enjoy some fantastic countryside and contribute towards the upkeep of Exmoor's public rights of way (a proportion of your entry fee is donated to the Exmoor Paths Fund). So what are you waiting for!?
Entry price is GBP19 per rider and includes a T-shirt. There will be a BBQ on Saturday night to fill you up before setting off in the morning!
Sun 03/08/2008 - Exmoor Explorer
10th anniversary of the famous Exmoor Explorer MTB event
Starts:
03/08/2008 10:00:00
Difficulty: Medium
Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset
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