Witheridge Grand Prix Course Analysis: Devon's New National Road Series Race

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): 85.6 km (2 laps of 42.8 km circuit)
  • Open (E/1/2): 128.4 km (3 laps of 42.8 km circuit)
• Start Times:
  • Women: 10:00 am
  • Open: 1:30 pm

Course Overview

The Witheridge GP uses a proven 42.8 km 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

10 km — B3137 Climb

20 km — Calverleigh / Stoney Lane Hill

Short kick to start the climb, followed by a longer steady climb.

27 km — Old Bell Hill

31 km — Two Kicks

Descent preceding the hill.

40 km — Pop

Kick before the finishing climb.

42 km — Town Finish Climb

Stem Notes

Miles	Km	Notes
0.0	0	Start — Witheridge village outside school — rolling start
6.6	10.7	B3137 Climb — 1.48 km at 5.0% (max 10.9%) — technical descent after into next hill
12.4	20.0	Little Kick — 0.32 km at 8.5% (max 11.3%) — 27 m gain — approach to main hill section
13.7	22.0	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 — 0.26 km at 8.6% (max 12.6%) — steepest pitch on circuit
19.6	31.5	500 m kick then descent straight into another 500 m kick
24.8	39.9	Pop kick — 0.40 km at 5.9% (max 4.8%)
26.3	42.4	Town finish climb — 0.70 km at 7.1% (max 12.4%)
26.6	42.8	Women 1 lap to go / Open 2 laps to go
33.2	53.5	B3137 Climb — 1.48 km at 5.0% (max 10.9%) — technical descent after into next hill
39.0	62.8	Little Kick — 0.32 km at 8.5% (max 11.3%) — 27 m 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 — 0.26 km at 8.6% (max 12.6%) — steepest pitch on circuit
46.2	74.3	500 m kick then descent straight into another 500 m kick
51.4	82.7	Pop kick — 0.40 km at 5.9% (max 4.8%)
52.9	85.2	Town finish climb — 0.70 km at 7.1% (max 12.4%)
53.2	85.6	FINISH — Witheridge village — Women 2 laps (85.6 km) / Open 3 laps (128.4 km)

Weather Outlook

We'll update this section closer to race day with a detailed weather forecast for Witheridge and the surrounding circuit. Check back the week of the event for conditions, wind direction, and how it might affect the racing.

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