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Yes free parking is available at Topsham Rugby Club for the duration of the ride.
Hear from The Nello's founder, Marc Millon, about why he loves the ride.
Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised nearly £1.3m for FORCE Cancer Charity, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.
The ride has grown from attracting a field of 90 cyclists in that first year to regularly filling up to its 1,500 capacity. Choose from two great routes and be a part of this very special ride.
Cyclists, spectators and locals can join our Italian Festival to celebrate the 25th Year of The Nello!
Road cycling
60 miles | 100 miles
Sunday 30th June 2024
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!
currently £45.00 (ends 27th June 2024)
Start and finish at Topsham Rugby Club
1,500 capacity
14 years of age(18 unaccompanied)
Celebrate the 25th Nello after your ride at our Italian Festival. All are welcome to attend (not just cyclists!)
We encourage you to set a £500 fundraising target, helping FORCE support more people affected by cancer right here in Devon.
When you hit the £250 half way mark you will receive a FREE exclusive Nello 25th year T-shirt.
When you reach the £500 target you will get a bonus entry into The Pinarello bike draw to win a £4,500 bike – enter here
This ride is a charity event and we would encourage you to either fundraise or make a donation when registering.
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Our route stops are kindly sponsored and supported by:
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With thanks to local businesses for their support:
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-mile 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
PDF maps:
To view and download the Komoot & GPX file:
60 Mile route / 100 mile route
Join the Nello Strava club
FREE parking at Topsham Rugby Club
Tea & coffee and breakfast at the start
Route card and signed posted 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)
Entry into Italian Festival at the end of the ride to celebrate the 25th year of The Nello
Buy tickets for the 25th Nello draw to win a £4,500 Pinarello bike here…
Look the part for the 25th Nello with this bespoke Nello 25th Year Jersey
We have teamed up with Primal to offer two versions of the jersey:
Nexas Jersey – £49.95 Superb quality, relaxed fitting jersey, packed full of great features for a comfortable ride.
EVO 2.0 – £64.95 Premium, slim fitting jersey, designed to deliver the ultimate in both comfort and performance.
A percentage of all sales will come to FORCE Cancer Charity.
Order now so as not to miss out for this year’s ride.
We are always on the look out for volunteers to help on Nello weekend.
Current volunteer opportunities include:
Contact the FORCE fundraising team on 01392 402875 or via email thenello@forcecancercharity.co.uk
Yes free parking is available at Topsham Rugby Club for the duration of the ride.
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 also join us in celebrating the 25th Nello at our Italian Festival at Topsham rugby club with lots of food and activities to take part in.
The route is fully signposted from start to finish. Alongside this you will also be given a route card to follow.
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 at the Italian Festival from midday.
Approximately one week out from the ride date you will receive, via email, confirmation of your start time and 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, if for example, there have been any last minutes changes.
Yes but ONLY up until Friday 21st June 2024 23:59. Please get in touch with the fundraising team on 01392 402875 if you wish to transfer your entry. Unfortunately we cannot transfer your place to someone else after this date.
Yes but ONLY up until Friday 21st June 2024 23:59. Please get in touch with the fundraising team on 01392 402875 if you wish to have a refund or to transfer to the following year. Unfortunately we cannot refund or transfer after this date.
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