Here's where you'll find all the latest news and developments regarding the 2024 Great Exmoor Ride:
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September 2024
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2024 GER Event Update
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Entered riders will receive detailed pre-event briefing information a few days before the event itself - we'll do this in a timely manner that hopefully requires no further revision or amendments to avoid any possible confusion or misunderstanding about how things will operate on the day itself.
And hopefully reading the briefing info shortly before the event will mean that it's fresh in riders' minds and, therefore, easier to remember on the day.
In the meantime we have updates on some other aspects of the event, as follows:
2024 GER ROUTE
We’re pleased to say that we’re able to follow the same route as last year (including the new section on the approach to Blue Anchor) so, barring any last-minute issues, the 2024 GER route is now confirmed.
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Please note that the most up-to-date links are now available to download via our Route Details page, and we strongly recommend that anyone who has downloaded any of the links previously should do so again now just to ensure that they have the correct version for this year.
Of course the route will be fully signed as well with our branded direction arrows, and please be aware that the signage on the day always takes priority over the route downloads (to accommodate any very last-minute issues or needs that may arise).
There will be further route checks up to & including the day of the event and, while we don't anticipate any changes, any further adjustments will be notified via email to registered riders or, if absolutely necessary, on the day of the Ride itself.
REFRESHMENTS
Along the route there will be two official stops available exclusively for our riders - the first of these is at Brushford Parish Hall (c. 28 miles into the route), and the second stop is once again at the delightful Exford Bridge Tea Rooms (after 40 miles).
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The stops are fairly close together in distance terms but there are limited options available along the route for decent facilities once up on Exmoor and there's also a fair bit of climbing in-between the two stops so it will probably seem further, and these two have served us very well in the past.
Riders will be able to top up water bottles and make use of toilet facilities at these locations, and there will also be a plentiful supply of food & drink available to buy at each location. Mechanical support will also be available at these locations, if needed.
And, as always, we'll have hot food and bar facilities available for everyone at the finish - food for riders at the finish is FREE, and friends & family who gather at the finish are also welcome to purchase food and drink if they wish.
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And, courtesy of our partners Sheppy's Cider, riders will also receive a FREE bottle of cider to take home along with their bespoke 2024 GER medal :)
2024 GER rider medal
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2024 GER rider medal
POST-RIDE TRANSPORT
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Our aim is always to allow for a reasonable amount of spare capacity within the overall transport offering, however you should book ASAP via the Online Entry page if you wish to use this service and haven't booked it yet (please note that we'll be closing the service for advance bookings fairly soon).
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Riders don't need to book a particular departure time so there's no pressure from that perspective, but obviously some departures may be busier than others - however there WILL be space on the day for everyone who's booked the service.
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Where we do have space(s) on the transport service on the day we're very happy to accommodate people, it's just that we can't absolutely guarantee this and it should also be noted that, in any case, priority for each departure goes to people who have pre-booked the service.
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Otherwise, we trust that anyone who hasn't booked this service has alternative plans in place for their journey home.
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RIDE PHOTOS
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We'll have official photographers taking photos along the route on the day and, this year, these photos should be available to view THE SAME EVENING!
If you click HERE it will take you through to the photographer's website and, if you want, you can subscribe in advance so that you're informed directly as soon as your photos are ready (NB if you do subscribe you'll just get a notification when the photos are available to view - no other messages or spam etc).
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We hope all of the above makes sense and is clear, and further detailed information will follow for entered riders a few days before the event.
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January 2024
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2024 GER Rider Medals
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We're pleased to say that we've sorted the design for our 2024 rider medal, and one of these fab-looking bespoke medals will be waiting at the finish for everyone who completes the 2024 GER in September.
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Rider medal for 2024 GER
Rider medal for 2024 GER
Rider medal for 2024 GER
You may notice that there's more than a 'nod' here to both Exmoor (via the Exmoor Stag) and to Blue Anchor, where we finish (as well as a none-too-subtle hint that there's also a bit of climbing involved!) :)
Indeed, previous participants routinely confirm that the Ride consists of a spectacular but also pretty challenging route and, while it's eminently do-able if you're properly prepared, once the climbing starts it keeps coming at you and it's undoubtedly a good test of anyone's cycling legs.
All of which means that it's definitely a significant personal challenge and you will KNOW that you've well & truly earned your medal when you cross the finish line (but you'll also feel extremely pleased that you did it!) :)
So, to get your hands on one of these 1) make sure that you get signed up for the Ride (enter via our Online Entry page if you haven't done so yet); 2) get some training in beforehand (the more you can do the easier it will feel!); and 3) then just go out and rise to (& enjoy!) the challenge on the day.
And maybe see if you can get a few pals to do this with you - you'll be glad of the company, especially if (when?) the going gets tough, and it just makes a challenge like this even more enjoyable when you've got a few mates along with you.
We're seeing more & more groups riding together and it's clear what a difference it can make and also how much fun it is, and it's definitely the way to go!
So sign up NOW and make sure that one of these fab medals has got YOUR name on it!
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September 2023
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NEW! GER Withdrawals Policy
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We want to do everything we can to make it easy for people to enter our events at the earliest opportunity, because it can make a big difference to us AND to our riders:
FOR US
Having a good idea of likely numbers helps us massively with our planning and preparations, especially when so many elements have to be booked/ordered/paid for well in advance in order to be able to deliver the standards, services & facilities that we want to offer.
FOR RIDERS
Entering early gives people plenty of time to prepare & practise for their challenge; it can provide the motivation that's sometimes needed to get out & ride; it's definitely something positive to look forward to over the winter months; and, for those who make good use of the available preparation time, it should hopefully lead to those people generally feeling fitter, happier and healthier as a result.
So, to encourage & facilitate early sign-up, we've come up with a very clear and transparent 'withdrawals policy' for our riders for 2024 that we believe is both fair to riders and to us.
Obviously, hopefully everyone appreciates that there comes a point at which we have to fully commit on all our services & expenditure etc (exactly the same as any other event) so the options available to us inevitably reduce as the event date approaches, however if anyone who's entered for any of our events in 2024 needs to withdraw for ANY reason then the following options will be available:
ANY TIME UP TO 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE
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Entry fee refund (minus £5 admin fee);
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Entry transferred to one of our other events in the same year, if still available (FREE);
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Entry carried forward to the same event for the following year (FREE);
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Entry transferred to another person (FREE).
UP TO 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE
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Entry transferred to one of our other events in the same year, if still available (FREE);
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Entry carried forward to the same event for the following year (FREE);
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Entry transferred to another person (FREE).
UP TO 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
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Entry transferred to another person (FREE).
So, as you can see, if something unexpected happens or crops up after you've entered with us there are options available right up until just THREE DAYS before the event - our view is that this is a fair & reasonable approach to take; we believe it's more flexible & accommodating than most other equivalent events offer; and hopefully it will give you the confidence & the peace of mind to get your entry in NOW via our Online Entry page.
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So come on, it really does make a difference - enter early and help us to help you!
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