Exmouth Exodus

[Nigel182]

Saw this and seriously thinking of doing it

http://www.exmouthexodus.co.uk/index.php

Wondered if anyone has done it or is familiar with any of the route.

Cheers.

 

[Baggy]

Hi Nigel

I've ridden it twice, in fair weather and foul, and now help out with the organisation by trundling round with the tea van. I'm probably biased, but think it's a brilliant ride! The route has a couple of climbs, but if you're fairly fit, comfortable doing rides of 70ish miles, can fix your own punctures and confident you can follow the route sheet/gps, should get round without too much trouble. There are some nice flat bits, too.

It finishes at a cafe on the beach and the end is very close to Exmouth train station.

Quite a few fellow Cycle Chatters have ridden it, so am sure someone else will be along to give you their unbiased opinion

Saw this and seriously thinking of doing it

http://www.exmouthex...co.uk/index.php

Wondered if anyone has done it or is familiar with any of the route.

Cheers.

 

[Spartak]

Entered a few years ago but was a DNS - weather was bad
Its on my list of to do rides , so maybe this year

The route looks great especially climbing Burrington Combe in the dark, and dropping down into Cheddar !!!

Just one question - are there trains from Exmouth on a Sunday ?

 

[Baggy]

Yes, trains run hourly to Exeter from about 9.00am on Sundays.

Descending the Gorge in the dark was one of the best bits for me, though it can be a bit hairy in torrential rain! The tea van should be at the bottom of the Groge again this year...

Entered a few years ago but was a DNS - weather was bad
Its on my list of to do rides , so maybe this year

The route looks great especially climbing Burrington Combe in the dark, and dropping down into Cheddar !!!

Just one question - are there trains from Exmouth on a Sunday ?

 

[Nigel182]

Baggy
Thanks for the reply you've defo sold me on it...
Now to convince my Crewleader to let me book holiday for it....

 

[Ian H]

A cursory glance suggests nothing else on that weekend. Oh dear.

 

[Baggy]

A cursory glance suggests nothing else on that weekend. Oh dear.

Best pencil it into your diary then!

So, that's two of you, any more takers?

 

[t1mmyb]

So, that's two of you, any more takers?

I'm planning to do it, yep. I wanted something to aim for as I don't commute by bike any more (change of job = too far) so I'd best get some miles in before August

 

[david1701]

I'd love to but I'm not up to the distance yet

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Looking forward to this . Little hop on the ferry to Starcross at the end and breakfast waiting , if i make it !

 

[Glover Fan]

I'm very tempted, it's only March and i've managed 70 miles easy enough, 100 miler shouldn't be too much of an ask and I pretty much know the whole route on the back of my hand (which is probably a good job cause I don't want to spend silly money on lights).

Think I may be a goer.

 

[Baggy]

Good to see a few more people stepping forward, plenty of time to get the miles in by August!

Jerry, a night ride is a good excuse for two breakfasts, one at the cafe at the finish, and then one at home

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Never done a 100 miler so bound to be ravenous , pretty sure i'll manage two !

 

[Glover Fan]

I guess now is the best time to invest in decent lights, must be some good discounts about.

 

[Baggy]

After 27th March there should be some good offers on lights!
Have seen people use a mixture of everything from Lumicycles and Ay-Ups right down to a pair of Tesco torches mounted on the bars.