The South West is known for its multiple steep and long climbs, so we're going to show you the best of them on this free group ride. 3 BIG climbs mark the first half of the route, with a 10km climb being the highlight. Climbs don't get much longer in the UK. The 2nd half of the route has several shorter yet punchier climbs as we make our back to Dulverton for the finish.

As this is a free group ride on open roads, there is no mechanical support on the course, and the route is not marked. There will be several Band of Climbers ride leaders on course to make sure the group completes the ride, and we will send the STRAVA Route 1 week before the ride to download onto your GPS computers.

You will need to bring your own tools, tubes and any spares in the event of a mechanical issue. Due to the severity of the gradients on the climbs and descents, we strongly suggest ensuring your brake pads and chain are in a good condition. Your bike and legs will be tested to the limit on this ride.

All of our summer group rides will have a mobile feed station, kindly supplied by OTE Sports. The feed stations are stocked with water plus Electrolyte Drinks, caffeine bars and anytime protein bars to make sure you ride strong and complete each ride. You will also find exclusive offers and gifts in your BoC goody bag at the end of each ride.

These rides are completely free to enter, and by entering you understand that you are entering into a very challenging ride, on open roads. In order to take part you must:

• Wear a helmet
• Bring a rear light (in case of mist/fog on the higher climbs or moors)
• Bring your own tools/tubes/spares in order to repair any mechanicals
• Sign a Covid declaration before the ride to confirm you have no Covid symptoms
• Ride within your limits, safely, following the rules of the highway code at all times