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Yorkshire True Grit Dark Skies 2020

Newburgh Priory Coxwold, North Yorkshire

Entries Are Open for Yorkshire True Grit Dark Skies Now in its third year, Yorkshire True Grit Dark Skies is firmly positioned on the event calendar. 50 miles through Yorkshire True Grit country, taking on North Yorkshire Forest, Vale, Moor and Trail – at night. Limited again to just 100 riders, this event forms part of the North York Moors Dark Skies Festival. In 2020 there will be barely be any moon (just 3% moon) which should mean the sky is illuminated with stars…and bike lights! The event starts at the stunning Newburgh Priory on the edge of the village of Coxwold in the Howardian Hills, as the sun goes down, and heads into the Howardian Hills and traverses below the White Horse at Kilburn, before heading toward Boltby where the climb to the very edge of the exposed North […]

£60

2020 COTSWOLD CROSS ENDURO SPORTIVE

National Star College Ullenwood Manor Rd, Ullenwood, Cheltenham

DISTANCE/TERRAIN 35km, 55km or 75km On and off-road START/FINISH National Star College, Cheltenham PRICE £20 online £25 on the day 75km on and off-road sportive utilizing quiet roads, green lanes and bridleways around the valleys and villages of the Cotswold Hills south of Cheltenham. Shorter routes are also available. The route is suitable for riders of all abilities and ages of 14 years and over. MTBs and cyclocross bikes are recommended and helmets are compulsory. Not suitable for standard road bikes. You can expect a wide range of riding surfaces as well as plenty of mud if it has rained recently.

£25

GRAVEL GRAN FONDUE 2020

Lady Manners School Shutts Lane, Bakewell

An unsupported two day gravel ride in the stunning Derbyshire countryside Gravel Gran Fondue - What's that then ? The Gravel Gran Fondue is an unsupported, unmarshalled adventure on the quiet roads, byways and bridleways of the Peak District National Park. Riders have the choice of riding both or either of the days – there is one entry but the choice of how much you ride is entirely up to you. Day one heads out from the edge of Bakewell and explores some of the areas many bridleways, byways and quiet roads and finishes at the village of Hartington. The approximate distance is 100 km. It is up to riders to arrange their overnight accommodation in Hartington. We all have different expectations and budgets about where we want to spend the night – this way we can keep the costs […]

£25

2020 Dorset Dirt Dash 50:50

Red Lion Pub 63 High St, Swanage, Dorset

Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, the Dorset Dirt Dash offers two different events on the same route. The Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50 is a self-supported bikepacking event over two days, while the Dorset Dirt Dash 100 is the ultimate one day gravel grinder. Both take you around the amazing scenery on the Isle of Purbeck around Swange. Now in it’s 7th year, this is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of Dorset and the Jurassic Coast with fine gravel riding, camaraderie and castles. 100 miles in one day on the stunning Dorset coast. Saturday 23 May to Sunday 24 May 2020 Red Lion Pub, Swanage, Dorset, UK.  

£85

2020 Dorset Dirt Dash 100

Red Lion Pub 63 High St, Swanage, Dorset

 Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, the Dorset Dirt Dash offers two different events on the same route. The Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50 is a self-supported bikepacking event over two days, while the Dorset Dirt Dash 100 is the ultimate one day gravel grinder. Both take you around the amazing scenery on the Isle of Purbeck around Swange. Now in it’s 7th year, this is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of Dorset and the Jurassic Coast with fine gravel riding, camaraderie and castles. 100 miles in one day on the stunning Dorset coast. Sunday 24th May. Red Lion Pub, Swanage, Dorset, UK.  

£85

HARDCORE100 (PART DEUX) 2020

Holmesfield Holmesfield Village Hall, Vicarage Close, Holmesfield

The Hardcore 100 is back ! We've a come up with a new route using the same format as the legendary original version. The Brutal Hardcore 100 - What's that then ? The Hardcore 100 is an unsupported, unmarshalled adventure on the quiet roads, byways and bridleways of the Peak District National Park. First succesfully run in 2018, the event is back with a bang for 2020. The route is a combo platter of tough climbs, techincal descents and scenery to die for. We've changed the course slightly from the first edition to make the it even more fun. With over 100 km and 2000 metres of ascent, the event is based on the reliability ride format, where not speed, but the ability to successfully complete the course before the event HQ closes at five. Our aim is to get […]

£17.50

Muck n’ Mac Fest 2020 – to the Loch and back

Tempest Brewing Block 11, Units 1 & 2 , Tweedbank Industrial Estate, Tweedbank, Galashiels

A 2 day, enduro style, bike riding adventure to a loch-side festival campground of live music, outdoor challenges and family challenges and family friendly activities. You just decide the route; Gravel or Tarmac? So, what is Muck N'Mac? The vision at Muck n' Mac is essentially our dream festival weekend. A mixture of bikes, music, outdoors and beer, in equal measure! It's as much about the challenging bike riding as it is, dancing to an array of live music at one of Scotland’s most stunning loch-side locations. It features two challenging days of gravel and road routes, with multiple Enduro style timed stages. In between stages, there's no clock running. You'll be able to truly appreciate the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders that lead to a festival village of live music, climbing walls, kids MTB Where does it start? Both […]

£90

2020 Yorkshire Dales 300 or 200 ITT event

Riders Cycle Centre ltd Gate & Unit 3. Sidings Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire

The YD200 for 2020 will be a 200-mile road event within the stunning Yorkshire Dales. This epic road ride can either be an exhausting non-stop effort or a more relaxed if 17,000ft of climbing can be called relaxed, two-day effort. Bike pack your ride or plan a B&B. I’ll leave that up to you. The route takes in many classic Dales climbs, views and vistas and passes through some beautiful villages, tourist attractions and resupply points. For those who require a little more info please scan the rest of this webpage. The YD200 2020 ride will be a road ride. Your weapon of choice is your choice but I would recommend a road bike. A gravel bike is cool and a 29er Mtb will suffice but best done with some slicks. Grab some frame bags from Wildcat because your gonna […]

£15

DUKES WEEKENDER GRAVEL ENDURO 2020

Dukes Weekender Main Street, Aberfoyle, Stirling

We take you on a stunning 70km route around the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, taking on the most incredible gravel riding in the UK. It’s the perfect balance between social riding and competitiveness, with a minimum of 6 timed stages along lochsides and in the shadow of Ben Lomond, Ben Venue and Ben Ledi.   The feedback on our first 2 events was truly amazing so we’re doing everything we can to match them and make it just a little bit better. The Gravel Enduro is raced as part of the blue riband full ‘Dukes Weekender’ entry including Saturday night’s prologue on the iconic Dukes Pass hillclimb. The Gravel Enduro opened up to individual entries on 5th January 2020. This stunning route will be suitable for both gravel bikes and xc mountain bikes (each with their advantages […]

£58

THE BRUTAL TOOTLE 2020

Holmesfield Holmesfield Village Hall, Vicarage Close, Holmesfield

A unsupported, unmarshalled adventure in the Peak. The Brutal Tootle - What's that then ? The Brutal Tootle is an unsupported, unmarshalled adventure on the quiet roads, byways and bridleways of the Peak District National Park. First succesfully run in 2018, the event is back with a bang for 2020. The route is a combo platter of tough climbs, techincal descents and scenery to die for. We've changed the course slightly from the first edition to make the it even more fun. With over 100 km and 2000 metres of ascent, the event is based on the reliability ride format, where not speed, but the ability to successfully complete the course before the event HQ closes at five. Our aim is to get riders to think for themselves and not only test their riding skills but their ability to navigate […]

£17.50

TWEEDLOVE GRITOPIA 2020

TweedLove Bike Festival Tweed Green, Peebles, Scoltand

Bergamont Gritopia 2019 from TweedLove Bike Festival on Vimeo.   Gritopia will take you on a journey to many new places in the valley hinterland, leaving the traffic far behind and often far below you. Expect mile after mile of empty grit and gravel with a few stretches of quiet tarmac linking it all up. There will be two course lengths; The Long One | approx. 75km The Short(er) One | approx. 45km All you need to do is pick one of them… you can do this nearer the time – no need to decided just yet. Any suitable bike will do. A dedicated gravel bike is perfect but a mountain bike will be fine too. We do however recommend leaving the road bikes at home, they’ll be a tad uncomfortable and the gearing might by unhelpful in places! What […]

£35

2020 Dunoon Dirt Dash

Pucks Rest 54 Victoria Parade, Dunoon

 Bikepackers and gravel cyclists can follow the route for the annual Dunoon Dirt Dash, a self-supported adventure cycling event. Good fitness and even better bike handling and carrying skills are essential for this route, but the effort is amply rewarded with extensive views over Loch Striven, fast singletrails, castles, great cafes and many kilometres of fine gravel tracks. The 133km route, designed by Bikepacking Scotland founder and round the world cyclist Markus Stitz, packs in more than 2000m of climbing and is best ridden in two or three days. It starts and finishes at the Victorian Pier in Dunoon. We are back in 2020 after a rad time in 2019. Enjoy gravel bikepacking at its very best on Scotland’s Adventure Coast. 81 miles (131km) of singletrack, gravel paths, forestry roads, public roads, cycle paths and hike a bike.   […]

£85

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