Everything for the Cyclist

Long Distance Sustrans Routes and Very Scenic Local Rides Seaton is located at the end of the Sustrans National Cycleway from Minehead and the Centre should, therefore, incorporate a fully-fledged terminus.

Facilities should include:

1. Bike racks

2. Bike security boxes

3. Showers

4. Biking merchandise – repair kits, lights, etc

5. Repair and bike wash area

6. Internet facilities (in main Centre)

7. Bike hire (including electrical bikes)

The Centre would provide a meeting place for individual cyclists or clubs and would provide a publicity point for regular local rides and special events eg National Bike Week, Axe Valley Pedallers (AVP) special events, the Exe to Axe cycle/run etc.

Trail Rides based on the Centre

Local Rides On-going programme as planned by AVP.
The Buzzard route and other local trails as advertised.

Sustrans Rides

Route 2 Plymouth to Axminster (via Exeter)

The route under construction from Minehead to Seaton. It is anticipated that this route will become as popular as the South West Coast Path or the cycle route following Hadrian’s Wall.

Coastal Rides

Links with X53 Bus

Jurassic Classic Ride, incorporating fossil sites, Beer Quarry Caves and viewpoints.

Off-road Rides for mountain bike specialists.

Links with other trails eg. Sustainable Axe Valley Enterprise (SAVE) a network of sustainable and renewable energy demonstration sites.