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Which route is the right route for you in The Devon Cycle Challenge?

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Legend, Heroic or Explorer – which cycle route will you choose?

The Devon Cycle Challenge offers three levels of challenge across East Devon… find the one fit for you

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Getting the right gear for your Devon Cycle Challenge is essential

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Gear up: everything you need for a safe & successful ride

Getting kitted up and ready to go is half the battle with your cycling fundraiser.

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Devon Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge

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Gearing up for the Devon Cycle Challenge

Discover these top training tops for one of the 3 Devon Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge routes

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A Devon Air Ambulance crew member teachers volunteers how to use a defibrillator

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Why bystanders save lives

Why bystanders are essential to the timely delivery of patient care.

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Heli Hike participants

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Peak points of the three 2026 Heli Hike Routes 

Devon Air Ambulance’s Heli Hike returns for a second year, this time with three brand-new routes across some of Devon’s most beautiful landscapes, both coastal and rural inland. 

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Devon Cycle Challenge

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When the Devon Cycle Challenge is done we celebrate!

Our first ever Cycle Challenge concludes with a celebration – see you at the finish line!

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Fundraisers 2025

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Community spirit keeps us responding

Community groups and activities play an important role in keeping our service responding. Here are some of the ways local people have helped us.

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Bake Off for Take Off Easter recipes

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Easter bakes to make for your Easter Bake Off

Have a go at one of these fantastic Easter bakes when you support our Bake Off for Take Off fundraiser.

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Dr Emily Foote alongside the aircraft

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From trainee to Critical Care Doctor

A journey into pre-hospital medicine by Emily Foote – Emergency Medicine Trainee & Devon Air Ambulance Doctor

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Aerial view of Devon

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International Women’s Day & The Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2026 

International Women’s Day and Covid-19 Day of Remembrance share a date this year. Here’s why both are important to us.

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