Devil! Enter NOW or be damned! (well dissapointed anyway!)

Local Riders are strongly urged to enter NOW for Dartmor Devil 2002.

After the massive success of the 2001 event, entries for 2002 are surpassing all previous years and look set to hit a record.
BUT entries will still be limited to about 150 places, and there will be dissapointment for those who enter too late.
Local and regular entrants are strongly urged to enter straight away as places are filling up very quickly.
This year sees a different route and will almost certainly be harder than 2001 which proved to be a relatively easy run compared to other years. 2002 is the 10th Anniversary.

Click on the Devil to enter his domain!

Send 2002 entries to Geoff Sharpe at 35, Clarendon Rd, Ipplepen. NEWTON ABBOT. Make cheques payable to Kevin Presland. DO IT TODAY!

Only 99.5 miles to go!.

16 riders complete the 100 miles in 8 hoursTourist Trial.

Sixteen riders mainly from the Devon district completed the 100 miles in 8 hours evebt on Sunday 22nd Septemeber.
Glorious weather accompanied the riders on the trip from Kingskerswell through Dawlish to Exeter and on through Willand and Culmstock to Wellington, before the return leg through Sampford Peverell to Tiverton, Exeter and home to newton Abbot via the Teign Valley.

<<CLICK HERE>> for some pictures.

LEJOG success for Grace & Wendy.

Lands End - John O'Groats success for Grace & Wendy.

Congratulations to Grace Dovell from South Hams CTC, and Wendy Wallis from Cornwall, who just completed the End to End in 14 days, with a CTC tour.

<<CLICK HERE>> for photos.

Off road trails on Haldon soon?

80 attend meeting to discuss Trail building in Haldon forest.

Over 80 people turned up at a meeting at the Seven Stars Public House in Kennford on 18th September
to dicuss the idea of building a proper cycle trail over Haldon.
Representatives included people from local clubs, cycle shops, and Forest Enterprise.

The outcome of the meeting was that a committee/collcective would be set up to try and work with FE to formulate some proper off-road routes.

Full details visit the website: <<CLICK HERE>>

Day out in Dorset. Riders enjoy tracks on thr 2002 Dorset Dirt

DA Riders get dirty in Dorset.

DA riders spent an enjoyable day in Dorset on Sunday 8th September.
The 50 Km off-road Dorset Dirt attracted an entry of 90 riders. After negotiating the traffic jams caused by the Dorchester Show, the riders headed of on to quiet green lanes and bridleways.
The route took in a few of Dorset best knon hills, and had a halfway control points at Henley.

Youngest rider was 11 year old Ben Brodie from Newton Abbot who finished the ride at 5 O'clock with over an hour and a half to spare on the time limit.

<<CLICK HERE>> for lot's of pictures of the ride.

DATC team trophy Will it be 3 this year?

Devon DA leads the DATC competition again.

Devon DA CTC are leading in the DATC (District Associations Tourist Competition) again for the 3rd year running.
Currently we hold 1st team, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and 1st lady positions. Time will tell if these positions hold, but with only 6 weeks to the end of the season, some DA members are travelling far and wide to gain the extra point!

CLICK HERE for latest positions.

The Highwayman - published every month, colour pages and only 90p !

"Highwayman" Production is hit by computer virus.

The September issue of "The Highwayman" magazine has been hit by a computer virus.
When Jean Brierly returned from holiday, she opened her email, and what is beleived to be the Klez virus, made the computer unuseable. Fortunately the colour pages had been printed in advance, and with the help of an old PC from Pete Luxton, the magazine has been printed. The PC has been restored at some cost to the club.

Contributors are advised to check their emails, and look out for messages with titles like " support" and from "Kevin" - it could have gone to anyone on the address list..
If you send stuff for the magazine, please make you "Subject" line very specific, and detail any attachments to avoid things being deleted before they are read.
If you don't already subscribe to our magazine do it now, renewals are this month, and an annual sub. will save you money.
<<CLICK HERE>> for details.

First section of the new cycle bridge is lifted into place.

Up...Up.. and away. Exeters new Cycle Bridge construction

Construction of the new cycle bridge in Exeter is well under way, with the first section in place onto temporary piers.Bonhay Road is closed from 23rd to 37th August to allow the final sections to be lifted into place.
Click on the photo to see shots of the various phases of the bridge construction.

For full details about "Millers Crossing" check out Devon County Councils Media Service:
<<CLICK HERE>>

West Devon CTC enjoying Brittany at the FCCT Semaine Federale - Quimper.

Devon riders enjoy the Semaine Federale ( and make the front page!).

15,000 Cyclists descended on Brittany last week, to attend the annual "Semaine Federale", a whole week of cycling events oranised annually by the FFCT, the French Cycleotourist Federation (equivalent of the CTC in France).
Many riders from Devon joined in including the West Devon section, whose members are pictured in an official SF photo. The gang also got on the front page of the regions newspaper Le Telegramme.<<CLICK HERE!!>>

French Cyclotourist Federation.

Semaine Federale 2002 <CLICK HERE> for a diary.

CTC Devon's 1000K team: Mike Hunting, David Johnston, Ian Wetherill.

Devon DA riders 1000km ride success.

Congratulations to Ian Weatherill, Mike Hunting and David Johnston, who completed the South Coast 1000Km (625 miles) event last weekend within the 15kph time limit. The ride began at Midhurst in Surrey and took the riders across the South of England through Cirencester, and over the Severn Bridge to Wales, Builth Wells, returning via a hilly route over the Forest of Dean, and over the Cotswolds, back through Cirencester, and through lanes of W.Sussex to complete the ride.

Clocking up the miles (k's!)!

Journeys end for Cann family.

Family have LEJOG in the Cann.

The Cann family have made it to Lands End on their epic journey North to South from John 'O Groats to lands End.
Details can be found on their website. Seven year old Bow Jango is believed to be the youngest rider to complete the event under his own steam.

Click on the photo for more on the Canns epic trip.

Treasure Hunters set off from Kingskerswell in early morning sunshine.

Devon Treasure seekers day out.

39 people set out on the DA Treasure Hunt form Kingskerswell on Sunday 21st July.
The weather was near perfect, sunny but not too hot and a cooling breeze. Many families took part and took most of the day to get all the clues.
Some points chasers spent even longer going back and forth to ensure their first place: Mike Hunting, Linda & David Johnston from Tavistock.
The Treasure was eventually found back at the start where Joyce Sharpe had just aked over 100 scones whilst the riders were out, and everyone had a cream tea.

New Dartmoor On-Road Hazard reporting cards for cyclists.

Dartmoor National Park produce new "Cycling Hazard Report Cards"

Dartmor national Park, and Devon County Council have produced some new "On-Road Cycling Hazard Report" cards.
The cards which are prepaid 2nd post to the Environment Dept. at Luccombe House, County Hall, give the option to report things such as potholes, bad/broken signage, damaged road edges etc.
It's a similar idea to the CTC pothole cards ( see campaigning section) and users are encouraged to use these cards to help provide a better enviroment for all road users on Dartmoor.

More info soon...................

Meldon Viaduct.

Family Fun day at Meldon to celebrate opening of Meldon Viaduct.

The official opening of the Meldon Viaduct is on Saturday 6th July at 10am. The viaduct forms part of the National Cycle Network linking Okehampton to Lydford.
The fun day comprises a 3 mile guided walk along the route, cycle rides, and a performance by the Okehampon Town Band.
On Friday 5th July there will be " Jazz On The Line" from Okehampton Station, a train with Jazz and Buffet at 6.45pm
For further info about the day contact David Payne of Dartmoor Railway on 01837-55164.
For details of the Jazz evening contact 01837-55637

Huge Success at Teignbridge Family Bike ride, for National Bike Week.

Teignbridge DC organised a family bike ride to Stover Park on Sat. 22nd June, which attracted 68 riders from the locality.
The ride started near the foot/cycle bridge on Brunel Estate, and followed the River Teign through to Teigngrace to Stover Park near Heathfield.

New Cycle Route is opened between Totnes & Ashprington

June 23rd sees the launch of a new section of cyleway between Totnes and Ashprington.
The cycle track which utilitise and old track through the Sharpam Estate, stsrts near the Steam packet Inn at Totnes.

The inauguration takes place at 1030am, with music and refreshments followed by a family walk and cycle along the track.

Setting off in 2001

Audax rides offer a bright alternative to the Cup Final!

The Devon Delight and torplex 200Km randonees take place on 30th June, - Cup Final Day.
Whilst some will undoubtedly stay at home with the TV, for those who would rather breathe some fresh air, this year rides are guaranteed quiet roads as well as fine weather.
Entries are now being taken for the rides which start from the Recreational Trust at Newton Abbot. Entry Fee is £4 plus two SAE's to Graham Brodie, 81, Twickenham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon
TQ12 4JG. Download and entry form from http://www.audaxuk.net

Checking in at Tavistock HQ.

Tavistock Cycling Weekend - success

This years Tavistock Cycling Weekend was successful despite the poor weather.
Heavy rain on Sunday meant many riders getting a soaking, and the off-road ride to Princetown covered some saturated parts of the moors.

Photos and results - soon!!

Picture via BBC's webcam - click!

New cycle bridge under construction in Exeter.

A new bridge is under construction which will allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross both the Exe, and the flood channel, at the "Mill on the Exe" by the weirs.
This will mean cyclists can gain easy access to the City Centre and St.Davids area, without having to ride up to the busy level crossing at Exeter St. Davids station, or negotiating the busy Exe bridges traffic system.
There is already a bridge across the flood relief channel, and the new bridge will continue from here to the bank by the Mill On The Exe pub, where a new crossing will assist people crossing Bonhay Road.

A further improvement to the Exe cycle route is the new surfacing and realignment of the track from Haven banks down to Marsh Barton. The track is now very wide, and has a superb tarmac finish.