Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Welcome to our preview of the inaugural Witheridge Grand Prix, taking place on Sunday, 27 July 2025 in Devon. This exciting new addition to the Lloyds National Road Series brings elite racing back to Devon for the first time in over 30 years.
Essential Race Details
Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025
Event Type: Road Race (British National Road Series)
Start - Finish: Witheridge village, Devon
Distances:
Women (E/1/2/3): 85.6km (2 laps of 42.8km circuit)
Open (E/1/2): 128.4km (3 laps of 42.8km circuit)
Start Times:
Women: 10:00am
Open: 1:30pm
Course Overview
The Witheridge GP uses a proven 42.8km circuit that has been described as "grippy" by local cyclists. The challenging course features rolling terrain with several punchy climbs. The circuit starts and finishes in Witheridge village, taking riders through the picturesque Devon countryside on a mix of A and B roads.
Video Preview
Watch our full lap preview video to get a rider's eye view of the complete Witheridge GP circuit, including all the key climbs and technical sections.
Key Climbs
10km B3137 Climb
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20km
Short kick to start the climb, followed by longer steady climb
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27km Kick
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31km Descent preceding the hill
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40km Kick before the finishing climb
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42km Hill to the finish line
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Stem Notes
Miles | Km | Notes |
|---|---|---|
0.0 | 0 | Start - Witheridge village outside school - rolling start |
6.6 | 10.7 | B3137 Climb - 1.48km at 5.0% (max 10.9%) - technical descent after into next hill |
12.4 | 20 | Little Kick - 0.32km at 8.5% (max 11.3%) - 27m gain - approach to main hill section |
13.7 | 22 | Short kick before main hill sequence |
13.9 | 22.3 | Start of main hill - begins steep - 3 minute climb |
17.1 | 27.6 | Old Bell Hill - 0.26km at 8.6% (max 12.6%) - steepest pitch on circuit |
19.6 | 31.5 | 500m kick then descent straight into another 500m kick |
24.8 | 39.9 | Pop kick - 0.40km at 5.9% (max 4.8%) |
26.3 | 42.4 | Town finish climb - 0.70km at 7.1% (max 12.4%) |
26.6 | 42.8 | Women 1 laps to go / Open 2 laps to go |
33.2 | 53.5 | B3137 Climb - 1.48km at 5.0% (max 10.9%) - technical descent after into next hill |
39.0 | 62.8 | Little Kick - 0.32km at 8.5% (max 11.3%) - 27m gain - approach to main hill section |
40.3 | 64.8 | Short kick before main hill sequence |
40.5 | 65.1 | Start of main hill - begins steep - 3 minute climb |
43.7 | 70.4 | Old Bell Hill - 0.26km at 8.6% (max 12.6%) - steepest pitch on circuit |
46.2 | 74.3 | 500m kick then descent straight into another 500m kick |
51.4 | 82.7 | Pop kick - 0.40km at 5.9% (max 4.8%) |
52.9 | 85.2 | Town finish climb - 0.70km at 7.1% (max 12.4%) |
53.2 | 85.6 | FINISH - Witheridge village - Women 2 laps (85.6km) / Open 3 laps (128.4km) |
Weather Outlook
10km B3137 Climb
20km
27km Kick
31km Descent preceding the hill
40km Kick before the finishing climb
42km Hill to the finish line
