Totnes Vire as a race, dates back to 1974 and celebrates the twinning of the two towns. It’s one of the longest established races in the UK calendar and a history can be found here: Totnes Vire History

This classic race has led to some immense battles in the past with previous winners including; Darrel Webster, Mark Bell, Peter Longbottom, Jon Locke, Matt Holmes, Rory Townsend and our own Mike Parker.

In 2023, the Mid Devon CC will organise the 49th edition of the Totnes Vire and it returns as a 3 stage, 2 day race.

To honour the 3 greats of the club that we have lost over the past year we have decided to name each stage in memory of them.

Saturday 25th May 2024

Stage 1

Ken Robertson Ruby Country TT. 9 miles approx

A testing drag up to Brandis Corner incorporates one of Kens favourite parts of Devon. This will soften the legs for the road race in the afternoon.

Stage 2

Roy Hopkins Dartmoor View Road Race. 68miles approx

Roy loved a hard day out and with some epic views over the North moor, this is a challenging course. Two laps of the main circuit and two laps of the finishing circuit finishing at Hatherleigh.

Sunday 26th May 2024

Stage 3

Oddicombe Hill Climb  - 2 mins .5 mile

Reprising this iconic stage from Totnes Vires glory days in the 1980's. Used by cyclists and motorsport events over the years. The climb from Oddicombe beach is 2 mins of pure lung busting effort. Can you break the 2 mins mark?

Stage 4

Colin Lewis Velopark Criterium – 1 Hour 30 Mins. 42 miles approx

Colin lived in Paignton for many years and ran his successful business from here. The third stage will see the final GC battle, with plenty of bonus seconds available to fight for.