Homegrown Gravel Adventure, Franklin GA - February 22nd 2025

The Smuggler

The Smuggler

June 01 2025
Devon South West UK
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Distances: 25, 40, 50, 80 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

Bike Shed is proud to present 'The Smuggler'. Starting and finishing in Barnstaple North Devon, this sportive explores the region's finest roads and tackles historic coastal routes exploited by smugglers of old.

Riders will navigate stunning and famous toll roads, climbing the iconic Porlock toll, a beautiful snaking alpine style climb as seen in The Tour of Britain, and the breathtaking Lee Bay toll road that skirts high above the jagged coastline, passing a spot known as 'Smugglers Leap' where a historic smugglers battle took place.

Riders will be treated to jaw dropping vistas, challenging climbs, epic descents, quiet roads and the the finest North Devon food and hospitality to fill your tummies and fuel your engine.

Come and join us in what we are confident will be one of the best and most unique rides you'll ever do - a sportive like no other. There will be three different routes on offer catering for all levels of cyclist. With 80, 50, 40 & 25 mile routes.

Enjoy a free breakfast before you depart, and a free beer upon your return to Smuggler HQ, where there will be a carnival like atmosphere for you to enjoy!

The unique addition of the optional booty climbs means you have the chance to use your legs to earn some free beer tokens, to be spent at Smuggler HQ upon your return!

The Smuggler

 
Start Located At: Bike Shed , The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS
 
 
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Included

– FREE breakfast at Ride HQ

– FREE BEER at Ride HQ

– Free parking close to Ride HQ

– Full route marking

– Mechanical support

– Energy drink & food

– First aid / emergency support

– Event photography

– Broom wagon

– Toilet facilities at HQ

 
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