The original gravel and bikepacking adventure.
Now Open
Join us for one or two days of adventure on the best trails in Dorset, England.
Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th May 2027
How was the 2026 Dorset Gravel Dash?
It was hot, damned hot... and very awesome
If you fancy the Kinesis UK Dorset Gravel Dash, have a look at how the 2026 Dash went. You will love it.
Almost 200 people signed up and had an excellent adventure in very sunny Dorset. Take a look. Click below.
2 Day Kinesis Dorset Gravel Dash 50:50
The two day bikepacking adventure weekend.
Starting and finishing at a pub near the seaside, your two day adventure will take you on a beautiful 100 mile route around Dorset.
Half way round you will roll into the Gravel Dash camp complete with fresh hot food, and Jules the friendly farmer with his bar in a horsebox.
1 Day Kinesis Dorset Gravel Dash 100 mile
This is the original gravel challenge. 100 miles in one go.
You can expect every variation of terrain Dorset has, from fast rolling back roads, dusty heathlands, woodland singletrack, and of course, lots of gravel.
Your epic day out concludes with a hearty cheer as you roll into the garden of a charming coastal pub.
NEW for 2026. 1 Day Kinesis Dorset Gravel Dash 100 KM
A shorter 100km (65 mile) one day challenge.
The best of Dorset in a bite sized 100km format, rather than the original 100 mile (155km).
Enjoy your day out, stop and take in the view, have a nice pub lunch or picnic. Yes, its easier than the 100 mile route, but it is still a big day out and a true challenge.
E-Bikes Are Welcome
Want to bikepack on your e-bike?
That is cool with us and you are welcome. I have written a blog post to help you complete the Kinesis Dorset Gravel Dash 50:50 on your e-bike. It covers your recharging options and some pro tips on your power strategy. Click below.
Start right
There really is not a better place to wrap up your big adventure than what is regarded as the best pub in world! You get nearby camping available, homemade cider, massive sea views, great simple food, smashing ales, a dinosaur museum, and a henge!
About Us
The Kinesis UK 2025 Dorset Gravel Dash offers three different events on the same route on an action packed and fun weekend on 29/30 May 2027.
This was the first gravel event in the UK, and is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of Dorset and the Jurassic Coast with fine gravel riding, camaraderie and castles.
That is the organisers Charlie and Sam in the background of that picture.
Gravel Dash History
The Dorset Gravel Dash was started in 2014 by me, Charlie Hobbs, formerly known as "Charlie The Bikemonger". Around 35 people gathered in a pub garden and set off for 100 miles of Dorset trails. A couple of years later we added the the overnight bikepacking option for a more relaxed adventure weekend.
The Dorset Gravel Dash is credited as the UK's first "gravel" event. We think it was also the first bikepacking event of this style.
Kinesis UK
We are super jazzed to have Kinesis as our headline sponsor. "Kinesis UK have always created bikes, bike frames, wheels and components for road, cyclocross, adventure and mountain bikes that excel in UK riding conditions. For us to put a Kinesis UK badge on any product it must be well made and dependable all year round, perform at a level beyond its price point and help people have fun while riding or in use." Click here to check out their range.
Teravail Tyres
It's great to have Teravail onboard as an event supporter. Their complete line of all-terrain bike tires, bars and grips are designed for memorable rides wherever they take you—from weekend gravel rides to mountain bike road trips to far-flung bikepacking adventures. Check them out at UK retailer Woods Cyclery and at Teravail.com
Bum Butter
Bum Butter, the best natural anti chafing cream, is proud to be a supporter of the Dorset Gravel Dash. The deal was very easy to arrange, as Charlie also owns Bum Butter.
Use code " BUMBUTTER20 " and get 20% off a www.bumbutter.co.uk