Taunton Flyer
From Sportiva Events
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location Smeatharpe Airfield, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9RF
- Price £41.34 - £46.64
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the Taunton Flyer on Sunday, April 26th, 2026! Organised by the dedicated team at Sportiva Events, this ninth edition of the popular sportive takes place at the stunning Smeatharpe Airfield near Honiton. Participants can choose from three exciting routes—Spitfire (37 miles), Dakota (63 miles), and Wellington (101 miles)—all designed to showcase the beautiful landscapes and historic wartime airfields of East Devon and Somerset.
As you pedal through scenic open roads and tackle a few challenging climbs in the picturesque Blackdown Hills, you'll be supporting a great cause: SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. The event promises a fully marked course, well-stocked feed stations, and professional chip timing to ensure a seamless experience. With the added perks of a quality cotton T-shirt for early entries, free event photos, and a finishers medal, the Taunton Flyer is not just a race—it's a celebration of cycling and community spirit. Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
As you pedal through scenic open roads and tackle a few challenging climbs in the picturesque Blackdown Hills, you'll be supporting a great cause: SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. The event promises a fully marked course, well-stocked feed stations, and professional chip timing to ensure a seamless experience. With the added perks of a quality cotton T-shirt for early entries, free event photos, and a finishers medal, the Taunton Flyer is not just a race—it's a celebration of cycling and community spirit. Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
Taunton Flyer
Sun 26th April 2026
Organiser's Description
This year's Taunton Flyer Sportive (the 9th edition) will be taking place from Smeatharpe Airfield near Honiton. The event supports SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity and is themed around the wartime airfields of East Devon and Somerset, with routes that pass RAF Exeter (Exeter Airport), RAF Dunkeswell, RAF Upottery (Smeatharpe), RAF Culmhead, RAF Merryfield, and RAF Westonzoyland. This popular early season sportive, offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills (an area of outstanding natural beauty). The Taunton Flyer offers you a choice of three routes, the Spitfire (37 miles), the Dakota (63 miles) or the Wellington (101 miles). All routes are fully signed and supported with quality feed stations, outriders, mechanics and medics. The sportive includes electronic chip timing providing you with an official completion time, plus a finishers medal.
WHAT YOU GET
- Fully marked course
- Well stocked feedstations
- Quality cotton T-shirt (for entries 3 weeks before event date)
- Professional chip timing
- Event number boards
- 3 route options
- GPX files & detailed route descriptions
- Free event photos
- Full public liability insurance
- Professional First Aid
- Bike & rider recovery service
WHAT YOU GET
- Fully marked course
- Well stocked feedstations
- Quality cotton T-shirt (for entries 3 weeks before event date)
- Professional chip timing
- Event number boards
- 3 route options
- GPX files & detailed route descriptions
- Free event photos
- Full public liability insurance
- Professional First Aid
- Bike & rider recovery service
Races
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Dakota Route: 63 Miles
Sun 26th April 2026 (08:00)
£44.52
Booking for more than 1? -
Spitfire: 37 Miles
Sun 26th April 2026 (08:00)
£41.34
Booking for more than 1? -
Wellington Route: 101 Miles
Sun 26th April 2026 (08:00)
£46.64
Booking for more than 1?
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