On the 20^th May we will be holding a memorial ride for Jez Jacob.

This will be a non-competitive ride through the lanes and areas of Devon which he so enjoyed exploring with Kentisbeare Oldies Cycling Society.

This is the inaugural event and we aim to continue this each year.

There will be 2 cycling courses, 20 miles and 50 miles with a food stop half way round each route.

The 20 mile course will take the riders to Willand, through the lanes of Brithem Bottom to Tiverton, back along the Blundells road to Halberton, back to Willand and into Kentisbeare.

The 50 mile course is more of a challenge, rides will take the same route to Willand but here will slit off towards Sampford Peverell, north up the Lowman valley to Bampton, south along the Exe valley to Tiverton, to continue south with a left turn along the Burn valley to Butterleigh, along to Cullompton, over the M5 with a left at the Merry Harriers towards Clyst Hydon, then through Talaton to Feniton, north to Payhembury, along towards Broadhembury and then back to Kentisbeare.

We aim to finish both rides by 1300.

The ride HQ will be Kentisbeare Village Hall. Here we will have refreshments and toilet facilities. There will also be refreshments at the food station in Tiverton (Ashton Manor Brewery).

A car service with a bike rack will be available for mechanical breakdowns and recovery of those unable to complete ride.

Info for Riders

Riders with a connection to Jez are invited to participate and those from Kentisbeare Village where he lived.

This is a non-competitive ride with no times or prizes.

Riders should ensure their bike is in good working order, we suggest you have a spare inner tube or puncture repair kit.

All riders should have a helmet- as per British Cycling rules those without will not be able to participate. Reflective clothing is advised as are working lights especially if the weather conditions are poor.

Under 16s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult who has parental responsibilities.

Under 18s can participate with parental consent (form).

We suggest the route is downloaded onto a mobile phone with a suitable app- it will be available on Strava.

All riders should have a fully charged mobile phone with them as well as printed instructions and the map. A contact number will be available plus a rescue car for mechanical breakdowns there will also be a first aider available to give advice. In the event of a serious injury the riders should call 999; we leave this decision at the discretion of the rider. There are segments of the course with poor mobile reception.

All riders are responsible for their own wellbeing on the ride. You are cycling on Devon lanes please beware of potholes, mud, running water, animals and farm traffic. You must abide by the Highway Code. The event does not provide insurance for individual riders.

For those taking part in the 50 mile route we may suggest a shorter route home if you reach the Tiverton feed station later than 11:30.