About The Dorset Gravel Dash 100 Mile

 What else you need to know before entering the Kinesis UK Dorset Dirt Dash 100 mile Gravel Cycling Event :

• When: Sunday 30th May 2027
• Format: non-timed, self-supported reliability trial 
• Route: around 152km with 2,000m of climbing. Route subject to changes.
• Entries: £50
• Navigation: The route will be supplied electronically before the event. The course is not marked, you are responsible for your own navigation.
• Bikes: mountain bikes & gravel bikes with a minimum recommended tire size of 40mm, which must be in good working order
• Terrain: Singletrack, gravel paths, forestry roads, public roads, cycle paths.
• Start:8am start in/near, Swanage
• Finish: Sunday afternoon/evening in/near Swanage.
• What is provided: rider briefing, route for navigation, broom wagon.
• Minimum kit: Helmet, front and rear lights, sufficient water, emergency blanket, waterproof jacket, first aid kit, phone or GPS for navigation, multitool, spare tube, tire levers, puncture repair kit. You need to carry all your own kit.
• Insurance:  All riders are covered by third party insurance for the duration of the event. The cost of this is included in your entry fee. This does not cover any ‘Rider on Rider’ incident, or personal injury, personal possessions etc. Organisers cannot take responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions during the event. You should arrange your own insurance if you require this. 
• Refunds: No refunds. You can insure your entry for an additional fee (service is offered by a third party). 
• Registration & Rider Briefing
  You need to register for the event. Registration is open from 7am on Sunday 30th. All riders MUST attend a rider briefing at 7.30am.