- Sat 10 May 2025
Extreme
07:30
Age 16 & over
£43
- 110 miles road cycling + 9900 ft ascent
Event overview
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.
This event is part of Moor to Sea.
Event photos
Event video
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
- Spectators
Bike type
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.
Registration
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.
- Cafe
- Camping
- Free parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
Exeter Racecourse
Kennford
Exeter
Devon
EX6 7XS
UK
Free parking
There’s plenty of free parking at the racecourse included with your entry.
Camping
There is a camping and caravan site at the racecourse right next to the start.
Catering
South West Caterer’s will be at the race course serving hot drinks and other snacks throughout the day.
- 1 lap
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Rolling start
- Timed section
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
The Extreme (long) route which covers 110 miles (177 km) with around 9,900 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.
Map
Time segment
The official Strava segment on Haytor will be used for the Challenge and Extreme routes. There will be a prize for the fastest ascent of the day and also a couple of prizes drawn at random from everyone who uploads their ride to Strava by Monday. You’ll also need to join the free Strava Club.
- Plastic-free event
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
This event is doing its best to minimise the environmental impact of this event. Here are a few of their initiatives:
Sustainability overview
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Trees not tees
For all events which include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees
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Avoid single-use plastics
New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.
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Optional medals
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.
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Swim hats on request
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.
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Reuseable zip ties and recycling
Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.
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Reducing car use
At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.
- Chip timing
- Map
- Massage
- Medal
- Race photo
- T-shirt
Included
- Professional chip timing
- Finishers medals for all
- Quality event t-shirts
- Free event photographs
- Full Covid-19 plan & risk assessments
- Signed and marshalled routes
- GPX files and detailed route descriptions
- Event HQ (toilets, free parking, food)
- Feed stations
- Public liability insurance
- Professional First Aid
- Bike and rider recovery service
- Post-ride massage service
- Bike wash facilities
- Beer or non-alcoholic option
- Age 16 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Race pack by post
If you opted to receive your pack by post you should receive it by the Wednesday before the event. You do not need to sign on but you must tell us if you’re not starting for some reason. If your pack does not arrive in the post we can issue a new one on the day.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£43.00
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