Schoolfriends reunite for FORCE
A group of friends who met at Exmouth Community College have taken on one of the country’s toughest challenge…
Road cycling
60 miles | 100 miles
Sunday 29th June 2025
Cyclists leave from 8am, last to return around 6pm
All bikes inc e-bikes welcome. It’s not a sportive, not chip timed & not a race!
Early Bird £40 (until 31st January)
Start and finish at Topsham Rugby Club
1,500 capacity
14 years of age (18 unaccompanied)
Celebrate your achievement back at Topsham Rugby Club with your family and friends
The classic 100-mile pedal from Topsham, over the roof of Exmoor and back, is one of the highlights of the annual cycling calendar, offering great scenery, superb climbs and far-reaching views. The 60-mile route, splitting from the 100-miler in Tiverton, heads across the county and offers the chance to enjoy scenic country roads and a superb break at Nomansland. The camaraderie on both routes is fantastic!
Route Maps
FREE parking at Topsham Rugby Club, although limited. Please plan your travel ahead.
Tea and coffee and breakfast at the start
Route card and signposted route
Feed stations – water / tea & coffee / filled rolls / flapjack / fruit / cake / crisps
Post-ride treatment, injury assessment or massage with Exeter Physio
Breathtaking views of Devon
Bike support
Professional First Aid cover
Finisher’s medal
Club bar and food vans (food and drink purchases not included in entry fee)
You are able to register on the day of The Nello. Please come to Topsham Rugby Club between 7am – 7:45am. Registration costs £50 and you can pay cash or card (although cash is easier). Please come to the FORCE trailer to sign up.
Yes, free parking is available at Topsham Rugby Club for the duration of the ride, although it is limited.
The Nello ride is not chipped timed.
8am if you are on the 100 mile route.
8:15am if on the 60 mile route.
Yes. Bike Shed will be on hand should you have any bike mechanical issues. Medical support will also be available.
Yes absolutely. We welcome family and friends to come and see you off and back in at Topsham Rugby Club. Family and friends are more than welcome to follow you on the course but please be mindful of all riders. Please join us in celebrating the fantastic achievement of our cyclists with lots of food, drink and activities at Topsham Rugby Club.
The route is fully signed from start to finish. You will also be given a route card to follow.
There are maps on our website if you wish to try the route ahead of the event.
Yes. This is compulsory.
Yes. We welcome all bikes.
14 is the minimum age. If under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult who is also taking part.
There are toilets available at the start and at all refreshment stops on both routes.
Food stations approximately every 20 miles.
Food vans will be available at Topsham rugby club from midday.
Approximately one week out from the ride date you will receive, via email, confirmation of final instructions.
When you arrive, please head to the registration tent so that we can check you in. You will also receive your route card and any further instructions regarding the route, for example, if there have been any last minutes changes.
Yes but ONLY up until 26th June 2025 23:59. Please log into your Enthuse dashboard (via your registration email) to transfer your place. If you have any issues, get in touch with the fundraising team on thenello@forcecancercharity.co.uk or 01392 402875. Unfortunately, we cannot transfer your place to someone else after this date.
Yes but ONLY up until 31st May 2025 23:59. Please contact us to arrange this via thenello@forcecancercharity.co.uk or 01392 402875. Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund after this date.
No, unfortunately you cannot defer your place in the event. If you any issues, please get in touch with the fundraising team on thenello@forcecancercharity.co.uk or call 01392 402875.
We understand that due to injury or other circumstances you may not be able to keep your place in The Nello. However this does incur costs for the charity, particularly the nearer to the event we get. In order to be as accommodating as possible we offer a range of cancellation options. Read our full Terms and Conditions here.