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Organiser's Description

Join us for the Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash gravel bikepacking event. This self-supported bikepacking event on 5/6 July 2025 takes you in two days around the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Coast and North York Moors National Park, following the same successful formula as the Dashes in the Cateran Ecomuseum and Dunoon.

Your entry fee includes: Route as GPX for navigation, electronic rider briefing, campsite, evening meal, breakfast, broom wagon.

More information about all Dirt Dash events can be found at dirtdash.cc

The basics you need to know before entering:

  • Format: non-timed, self-supported reliability trial with overnight camping 
  • Route: Day 1: 58.8 km with ca. 840 m of climbing, Day 2: 59.5km with ca. 970 m of climbing.
  • 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 45mm, which must be in good working order, e-bikes are alowed, but please inform us when riding an e-bike when you sign up
  • Terrain: Gravel paths, forestry roads, public roads, cycle paths
  • Camping: We provide a suitable place to pitch your tent with other riders, toilets, drinking water supply, catering. There is a cafe on site, the nearest shop is around 3km away.
  • Food: Riders will be provided with a complimentary evening meal and breakfast. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food is available on request (please let us know when you sign up). You need to bring your own bowl, mug, fork and spoon.
  • Minimum kit: Helmet, front and rear lights, sufficient water, emergency blanket or sleeping bag, waterproof jacket, first aid kit, phone or GPS for navigation, multitool, spare tube, tire levers, puncture repair kit, tent/bivvy bag/tarp. You need to carry all your own kit.
  • Insurance: You will need your own insurance.
  • Refunds and transfers: No refunds. You can insure your entry for an additional fee (service is offered by a third party). You can transfer your entry to another rider up until the closing date or to another event by Dirt Dash Ltd in the same calendar year.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information

Registration & Rider Briefing
Registration is open on Saturday 5 July from 7.00am at the YHA Whitby. All riders MUST attend a rider briefing at 8.30am at the start.

Here are a few more rules:

  • It's not a race, it's a reliability trial!
  • Stay cool, be nice, don't hurt yourself or others.
  • Cycling on public roads carries risks and that you are aware of these risks.
  • All bicycles in your party will be ridden safely and responsibly at all times.
  • You will obey the law. Whilst using public roads, all riders must observe the Highway Code. If cycling off road, please stick to the route and exercise due care to all other users.
  • Cycling at night is more dangerous, all bikes will not be ridden at night unless lights are used.
  • A cycle helmet must be used at all times.
  • You understand that bicycling is a hazardous activity. You understand that the sport of bicycling and the use of this equipment involve a risk of injury to any and all parts of the user's body. You agree to freely and expressly assume and accept any risks and all injury to the user of this equipment while bicycling. You understand that bicycle protective gear such as helmets and gloves are recommended, but they do not eliminate the risk and may not reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
  • You agree that you will release the organisers from any and all responsibility of liability for injuries or damages or to any other person. You agree not to make a claim against or sue this organiser for injuries or damages relating to this event.
  • Please don't drop litter!
  • You allow us to film and photograph you and use those images for promotion or documentation.
  • Use public toilets or toilets on the campsite. If not, use a trowel to bury your s'** and stay well away from water for your comfort break.

Prices

UntilDiscounted*Standard
First 20 places£80.00£85.00
02 Jul 2025 23:59£90.00£95.00

*Discounted for members of Cycling UK

For each sign-up, the organiser pays the Service Fee of 4% (min 50p). You pay no surcharge

Dates and Status

Start: 05/07/2025 09:00:00

End: 06/07/2025 19:00:00

Status: Open

Total Places: 150

Organiser

Markus Stitz

+447895250508

YHA Whitby East Cliff Abbey House Whitby YO22 4JT