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Witheridge Grand Prix Course Analysis: Devon's New National Road Series Race
Date27 July 2025
Distance128.4 km (Open) / 85.6 km (Women)
Elevation~1,200 m per lap
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.
Witheridge Grand Prix full lap preview
Key Climbs
10 km — B3137 Climb
20 km — Calverleigh / Stoney Lane Hill
Short kick to start the climb, followed by a longer steady climb.
Calverleigh — Stoney Lane Hill (2DDC)
StravaDist 4.0 kmGradient 3.1% / 12.6%Elev 22 mQOM 9:03
Segment preview
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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