DEVON DELIGHT 100KM 2005

SUNDAY 2nd JULY 2006 - 09.00am

WELCOME TO THE 2006 DEVON DELIGHT 100Km event.
The Devon Delight is an established Audax Ride, which covers a distance of 104Km - 64miles.
The route is quite easy with only two moderately long climbs, some fine coastal scenery and quiet country lanes.
The event is suitable for someone who maybe hasn't done much cycling but has a fair degree of fitness, although the MINIMUM speed on the event is 10kph so you have virtually the whole day to complete the ride. Note also that the MAXIMUM allowed speed on the ride is 20kph
Historically the weather is usually good, often quite warm.
Our controls are manned by friendly people, and there is food available along the route.
The event HQ is at the Newton Abbot & District Recreational Trust, where there is parking, room to leave baggage, showers, toilets, a bar, and we have some catering providing hot and cold drinks and sandwiches and cakes throughout the afternoon and evening.

The route starts from Newton Abbot at 9am, heading out through the lanes through Gappah, climbing to Ashcombe and descending via Dawlish Water to Dawlish and onto Exeter along the coat,with a control & refreshement stop at Broadclyst. From here you return to Exeter via some different lanes, and then climb the long gradual hill through Longdown which takes you into the Teign Valley and home to Newton Abbot.

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BICYCLE:
Your bike must be in good condition for this ride. Mudguards are recommended, but not compulsory.
Sturdy tyres, and take at least back up lights in case you finish late. There may well be a machine check.
SPARES:
You must carry spares tubes, repair kit, basic tools, waterproofs, and some foo rations and drink. Whilst there are many places to stop and buy things on route there can be some auite long sections between official food stops.
MEMBERSHIP:
of CTC, Audax or British Cycling is recommended. Non members are welcome - you'll have to pay a £1 insurance levy for the ride.