Are you ready to take on the toughest cycling challenge in the South West? There is only one route option available and that is the full 200 mile ULTRA with it's 18,000 ft of climbing. Princetown is renowned for taking prisoners but the Dartmoor Legend takes none! This epic route is against a pace clock. You will pass through Princetown three times, on each occasion, if any rider falls behind the minimum pace necessary to finish by midnight, they will be required to retire from the event.
All participants must register online in advance of the event. There will be no entry-on-the-day. Entries are limited to 200 places. One month prior to the ULTRA Sportive you will receive a detailed Ride Manual with all the information you will need for taking part in the event. The Event HQ will open on the afternoon of Friday 8th July 2022 for participants to attend and collect their Ride Pack. The Event HQ is located at the Princetown Community Centre, PL20 6RF.
The Dartmoor Legend will start from Princetown, the very heart of Dartmoor National Park. All participants must start between 04:00 hrs and 05:00 hrs on Saturday 9th July 2022 and are required to finish by midnight. The maximum time limit being 20 hrs (from 4 am). There is only one route option available and that is the full 200 mile ULTRA with it's 18,000 ft of climbing.
WHAT YOU GET
GeoTracking & RFID timing
Signed Route
GPX / TCX Route files
5 x Feed Stations
Finishers Medal
Event T-Shirt
Special commemorative jersey (additional cost)
Quality Goody Bag
Mechanical Support
Rider Recovery Service
Professional First Aid Cover
Energy Drinks, Bars & Gels
Proper food (sweet & savoury)
Free event Photographs
Massage Service
Public Liability Insurance
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