Late-season monster gets helpful advice from organiser of Dartmoor event.
Always ready to explore ways in which to improve the Exmoor Beast, its organisers have just taken a most unusual and, some would say, bold step to ensure their event matches the new high standards recently set by one of their sportive [...]
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Exmoor Beast goes to Dartmoor Classic
Posted in Cycling, Major events on August 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Tour of Little Britain
Posted in Cycling, Major events on August 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
In order to build up national publicity for the upcoming 6th Satge of The Tour of Britain, arriving in Bideford on September 17th 2009, a group of the regions business people are having a go themselves. On Sunday 6th September 8 individuals which include Andy Cooper, editor of North Devon Journal, David [...]
2 Moors 100 this weekend
Posted in Cycling, Fund raising, Major events on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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MORE than 100 riders will take part in North Devon’s major charity cycle events this Sunday.
The Bideford Bridge Rotary Club Tarka Fun Ride comprises small lengths on the Tarka Trail for families, friends, clubs, organisations and businesses, whiles the more challenging Two Moors Sportif comprises 100 k or 100 miles for more competitive experienced cyclists [...]
Exmoor Beast venue 2009 confirmed
Posted in Cycling, Major events, tagged bike, cycle, Cycle Route, endurance, Road Cycling, sportif on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
After two years of venue and route changes, the Exmoor Beast has settled on what event organiser Marcus Di-Vincenzo sees as the perfect start and finish venue.
“From the moment ‘The Beast‘ concept was born we have always wanted to start and finish at Butlins Minehead”, explained Marcus. “Butlins has everything for our event, including really [...]
Exmoor man sets off on 15,000 mile bike challenge
Posted in Cycling, Fund raising, tagged charity, exmoor, fund raising challenge, Mountain Biking, porlock on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An Exmoor cyclist has set off on a 15,000-mile cycle ride to raise cash for charity.
Pete Mounfield, who grew up in Porlock, will be cycling in aid of the Mine Advisory Group (MAG), a charity which helps clear landmines.
He will be cycling from Nordkapp, the most northerly point in Europe, to Cape Town in South [...]
Designer Mountain Bikers
Posted in Cycling, Mountain Biking, tagged 30 miler, Cycling, dunkery, dunkery beacon, exmoor, Mountain Biking, MTB, off road on April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The team of designers who helped us with the Active Exmoor Magazine this year were so inspired by it’s content that they decided to leave their MAC’s behind and come down to Exmoor to try out one of the Mountain Biking routes for themselves.
The team from Qube Design Associates set there sights high with the [...]
Active Exmoor Magazine 2009
Posted in Cycling, Horse riding, Major events, Mountain Biking, Something for everyone, Walking, running on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You can now pick up a copy of the brand new Active Exmoor Magazine for 2009.
This year we’ve packed its 60 pages full of Exmoor inspiration.
Mountain biking
Walking
Cycling
Fishing
Riding
Coasteering
Discount vouchers & much more!
Download your copy or pick one up from Tourist Information centres today.
Competition Winner
Posted in Cycling, Horse riding, Major events, Mountain Biking, Something for everyone, running on December 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Winner ‘Love for the Outdoors’
Local women Heidi Baker from Barbrook, Lynton wins the Active Exmoor writing competition ‘Love for the Outdoors’ receiving up £200 for her great efforts. Heidi’s article will be featured in the 2009 Active Exmoor Magazine, so be sure to pick up your copy.
Active Exmoor is producing a magazine on Exmoor detailing [...]
Exmoor’s Bike Race Celebrations Get Set To Go
Posted in Cycling, Major events, tagged cycling; exmoor; Tour of Britain; Active Exmoor; Activi on September 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Somerset County Council has announced a host of events and activities in Exford and Dunster on 9 September to celebrate a spectacular day of excitement and entertainment when the world’s best cyclists, including British Olympic Gold medal winners, race through as part of the Tour of Britain.
In Exford, the entertainment will start in the morning [...]
Exmoor Cycle Route
Posted in Cycling, Mountain Biking, tagged Bed and Breakfast Exmoor, Cycle Route, Cycling, Cycling on Exmoor, exmoor, Road Cycling, Sustainable Development Fund, Tour of Britain on August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last Thursday as a part of the Tour of Britain 2008 media ride, Active Exmoor, Exmoor National Park and Somerset County Council launched The Exmoor Cycle Route, on August 7th at the Exmoor White Horse Inn, Exford at 1pm. The Route was launched by World Championship and Olympic gold medallist Craig McLean and John Dyke [...]
