Taunton Flyer

The upcoming Taunton Flyer Sportive will be held at Smeatharpe Airfield near Honiton. This event is dedicated to supporting SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, and is centred around the wartime airfields of East Devon and Somerset. Participants will ride through various locations including RAF Exeter, RAF Dunkeswell, RAF Upottery, RAF Culmhead, RAF Merryfield, and RAF Westonzoyland. This well-liked sportive, which marks the start of the season, features a combination of scenic flat roads and challenging climbs in the beautiful Blackdown Hills. There are three route options available: the Spitfire (37 miles), the Dakota (63 miles), or the Wellington (101 miles). Each route is fully marked and supported with top-notch facilities such as feed stations, outriders, mechanics, and medics. Additionally, participants will receive electronic chip timing to obtain an official completion time and a finishers medal upon crossing the finish line.