Moor to Sea Sportive has run since 2012!
After three consecutive years of shocking weather at the start of October, we’ve moved it to an earlier May date which should ensure better conditions.
There’s a choice of three routes: The Inspire (short) route is 36 miles (57 km) with approximately 2,444 ft (745 m) of ascent. The Challenge (medium) distance route covers 64 miles (103 km) with approximately 5,600 ft (1,700 m) of ascent. Or there’s the Extreme (long) route which covers 110 miles (177 km) with around 10,000 ft (3,000 m) of ascent including gradients up to 20%. Be warned, all three routes finish with quite a tough climb. If the pros were racing it, it would be a ‘puncheur’s’ course for the likes of Julian Allaphillippe or Philippe Gilbert in his pomp.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to all riders based on finishing times.
The Extreme and Challenge routes also include a KoM / QoM Segment Challenge on the iconic Haytor Hill Climb.
Road bike, gravel bike with slick tyres, tandem or e-bike. A roadworthy road bike is recommended.
Tri bars are not permitted. Mountain bikes are not encouraged.
At registration collect your event number (which attaches to the front of your bike) and zip ties to attach your number. Your timing chip is on the back of your event number.
Exeter Racecourse
Kennford
Exeter
Devon
EX6 7XS
UK
There’s plenty of free parking at the racecourse included with your entry.
There is a camping and caravan site at the racecourse right next to the start.
South West Caterer’s will be at the race course serving hot drinks and other snacks throughout the day.
This event is doing its best to minimise the environmental impact of this event. Here are a few of their initiatives:
For all events which include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees
New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.
Lots of competitors are not interested in finishers' medals so they are now optional. A £2 charity donation is made for every medal not selected.
Swim hats are provided for open water swimming events as they help the water safety teams keep track of swimmers. However for all pool events, swim hats are now on request to reduce wastage.
Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.
At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.
I will definitely come back next year! Michael K
Great ride, thanks for all the hard work put into it 😀 Karen Wills
Excellent event! A proper challenge, especially when the weather was so windy. The organisation was great, the route was clearly marked, and the feeding stations were very friendly and well-stocked. Recommended! But only if you like hills... Ben A
Great event that is well organised and fantastic route! The communication the day before on the weather was spot on and particularly useful if you're travelling like me. Marking the potholes and route with orange paint must have taken ages but well appreciated and easy to spot. Andrew H
The signage is excellent and the emails keep you well informed, it was a great end of season event. Thank you. Chris S
The Moor 2 Sea Sportive was a fantastic event! The organizers were incredibly friendly and always helpful. The feed stations were stocked with high-quality products. Celia J
First class team providing exceptional support throughout the event in atrocious weather conditions. Keith W
The feed station was fantastic, the quality of food was some of the best I've had at a cycling sportive. The staff were all friendly and up for a chat. Ali A
Great event - first one - won't be my last! Andrew F
Well organised with excellent direction signage. Feed station outstanding.
The course was well signed, that was important! good pre race information, all good thank you. Peter D
Really stunning route. Friendly and professional organisers. Rob A
Review thanks to RaceCheck