Exmouth Exodus - Overnight 100 Mile Cycle

Join OutdoorLads on this silly adventure cycling 100 miles overnight from Bath to Exmouth. This is an annual event organised by a third party.  Cancelled in 2020, the event is likely to next occur on the evening of 21st August 2021. Please don't book any accommodation or transport in case the apocalypse occurs in 2021.  The leader will be in touch when all is confirmed.

According to the organisers, anyone with a properly functioning bike, some decent lights and a reasonable level of fitness should be able to make it to the end.  The event typically has between 100 and 300 riders taking part.

The route goes through the Two Tunnels and south on mostly B roads and minor roads towards the south coast. There are some fairly major climbs to do along the way, but don't be put off as apparently there are plenty of flat sections to recover on.  The route can be viewed here. If you haven't got to grips with Strava, ask the event leader Will for the .gpx file.

Unless we manage to find ourselves a volunteer, the ride will be unsupported. There will be no van coming to pick us up, but hopefully with a roll of duct tape and some tools we should get you back on two wheels.  If your legs give up, the most obvious bail-out point is Taunton train station (60 mile mark) though obviously you will have to wait till trains start up again.  With smart-phones these days we should also be able to locate a taxi somewhere in the south-west.

Hopefully we will all be of a similar pace to cycle together.  If you think you may be slower or faster I would recommend loading the route onto a GPS device.

Please make sure you have decent charged up lights and if you have it, wear some high visibility clothing.  

Have a power nap on the Saturday prior to the event.  On arrival in Exmouth on the Sunday morning we will have a hearty breakfast before catching a train home.

Keep in touch

Want to hear more about what we're up to? Then join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/OutdoorLadsCycling
We also have a Strava group: www.strava.com/clubs/275243

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• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• You must also immediately self-isolate and not attend the event if you or someone in your household or support bubble shows coronavirus symptoms or tests positive. You can find the NHS self-isolation guidance here.
• The main symptoms of COVID-19 are a high temperature, a new continuous cough, and a loss or change to your sense of taste and/or smell.
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• All are required to practice social distancing – staying 2m (not 1m) apart at all times, including the lunch stop. Remember: Face, Hands, Space.
• Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
• Please bring your own hand sanitising gel for your own use throughout the day. Use of face coverings is at your own choice, but please bring one with you just in case it's needed. Please bring any other PPE items required. Bring a disposable bag for any used PPE.
• Members are advised to bring their own small first aid kit for personal use..
• Be aware that opportunities for toilet stops may be minimal if facilities are closed.
• Please, please cancel at your earliest opportunity if you are unable to attend or are unwell, so that we can allow others to take up these valuable event spaces.
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