On this ride, I cycle from Exeter to Bovey Tracey to begin the world famous Haytor Vale hill climb.
Haytor Vale is a long exposed climb from Bovey Tracey up to the top of Dartmoor. It is relatively sheltered for the first half, but then as you go through a couple of 12% corners it is open to the windswept Dartmoor moors – where you may either face a strong headwind or (if you are lucky) a rarer Easterly wind.
There is a variable gradient throughout the climb – some flatter sections for recovery. There is a final kick for the line with a finish at 10%.
The Tour of Britain has often had a stage which finishes on Haytor Vale.
Location: Devon
Distance: 3.6 miles
Avg grade 6 %
Max Grade: 12%
Elev Gain: 353m
Cat: 2
100 hills #9
My observations are the subject of this ride. So come along and enjoy another great cycling adventure.
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9 Comments
great video Harvey. You certainly made that ride look easy and fun!
I love the new logo and fresh look to the channel, also bought an e-bike off the back of your videos, I love your content and keep doing what your doing because it’s great and you cycle in a lovely part of the world, take care and keep up the great work 🚴♂️😁👍
Hi Harvey, following you on Komoot now. (Zippy)
Ah Haytor I remember it well from your FCC ride. Great day
I miss your animated maps at the end showing your route! Trying to figure out which road from the estuary up to Chudleigh! Great weather you got.
Should be warm enough soon to take your range extender willy warmer sleeve off soon 😉🤣👍🏻
Great video. Love the new look for your channel. What the hell was the blue car and dogs upto? What a ride though. How much power did you use on this ride? Keep up the vlogs love them and give me huge inspiration. Thank you.
Hi Dave new logo looks great mate .and what a stunning ride it look awesome keep up the great videos always a must watch for me I can’t wait to get back out on me creo a .and get some miles in .I’ve had a lot of back problems so far this year .but🤞🏻on the mend after a long wet winter working on the roads .take care mate ride safe ☀️🚴👍
Channel looking good with your new branding. Lovely blue skies and fantastic scenery. I bet it gets bleak up on top of Dartmoor in mid winter. How many miles do you get from your chains and how often do you have to change your sprokets? Cheers.