Wedmore 40/30
August 30 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
This exciting cycling challenge sees bike enthusiasts take on a breathtaking 30, 40 or 70 mile course across the spectacular Mendip Hills and Somerset levels. There is also a fun, family-friendly 12 mile course.
Weston Hospicecare is working in collaboration with a brilliant group of cycling enthusiast volunteers from Wedmore to bring this event to you and money raised through ticket sales will be split between Weston Hospicecare and St Mary’s Church. All funds raised through sponsorship and donations will go directly to supporting the care the hospice provides for free to those in North Somerset and Sedgemoor with life-limiting conditions.
Route Options:
There is a range of route lengths you can choose from:
12 Mile Route
‘Family Fun Ride’: this shorter fun ride is ideal for a range of abilities; a short, mainly flat route around the Somerset Levels.
30 Mile Route
‘Ride the Levels’: you will head south of Wedmore towards Glastonbury, taking in views of the beautiful Somerset Levels.
40 Mile Route
‘The Hill Climber’: ride up the iconic Cheddar Gorge, across the spectacular Mendip Hills and around Chew Valley Lake before venturing back over the Mendips to Wedmore.
70 Mile Route
‘The Full House’: first you will ride 40 miles across the Mendips and round Chew Valley Lake. Back to Wedmore for a quick refuel, before finishing with a slightly flatter 30 miles around the Somerset Levels.
What’s Included:
- Entry to Wedmore 40/30
- Complementary refreshments at the finish
- Finisher’s medal to show off your achievement
- Bike maintenance at the start and finish
Want to know more?
The Wedmore 40/30 is organised by a group of cycling enthusiasts in Wedmore who kindly organise the event in support of Weston Hospicecare. If you would like to sign up to their newsletter to keep up to date about everything surround the Wedmore 40/30 event please click the button below where you will be redirected to a third party site.
2025 photos!
All the photos from the 2025 event are available to view here
Event Details
Date:
Sunday 30 August
Time:
Registration from: 8am
Ride commences:
70 mile riders: start from 8:30am
40 mile riders: start from 9:00am
30 mile riders: start from 9:30am
12 mile riders: start from 10:00am
Location:
Post and Wicket, Wedmore (BS28 4BS)
Registration fee:
70 mile: Adult £35, Child £5
40 mile: Adult £25, Child £5
30 mile: Adult £25, Child £5
12 mile: Adult £12.50, Child £5
Joining as a team? Register a Team of 4 and save £5 per person (applies to adult tickets on 70, 40 and 30 mile routes)
Sign up deadline:
Thursday 27 August 2026 at 11.59pm
Suggested fundraising pledge:
£100
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