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Dorset Gravel Dash 100 mile 2027

Name: Dorset Gravel Dash 100 mile 2027
Start: 2027-05-30
End: 2027-05-30
Location: UK

UK, East Midlands, United Kingdom

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About the Event

The Kinesis UK Dorset Gravel Dash 100 is the original UK gravel bike adventure, established back in 2014.

It is a self-supported gravel event on the Isle of Purbeck around Swanage. It is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of Dorset and the Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Site) with fine gravel riding, camaraderie and castles.

Please also check out the Kinesis UK Dorset Gravel Dash 5050 for an overnight adventure.

More information about all Gravel Dash events can be found at www.dorsetgraveldash.co.uk.

The basics you need to know before entering:

When: Sunday 30 May 2027
Format: non-timed, self-supported reliability trial
Route: around 100 miles (152km) with 2000m 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.
E-bikes: 100 miles in one day... is that even possible on an e-bike? If you think your battery can do it... then you are welcome. E-bikes must be fully road legal.
Terrain: Singletrack, gravel paths, forestry roads, public roads, cycle paths
Start: 8am start Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Near Swanage, BH19 3LF, UK
Finish: Sunday afternoon/evening at the Square & Compass.
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, a bell, phone or GPS for navigation, multitool, spare tube, tire levers, puncture repair kit. You need to carry all your own kit
Insurance: You will need your own insurance
Refunds: No refunds, but you can insure your entry.

How to get there

We highly encourage you to take the train or cycle to the event. If you cycle in, you're extending your adventure by a couple of days, and don't clogg up the roads. Pretty cool, eh?

By bike: Worth matravers near Swanage is accessed from the east via the Sandbanks Ferry from Bournemouth and Poole area. It's about £1 each way for a foot passenger and an additional £1 for the bike and runs until around 11pm. www.sandbanksferry.co.uk

From the west and north, just ride into the village via Corfe Castle.

From the south…. Well that will be France then. Cross-channel ferries sail into Poole harbour daily.

By train: You will find the nearest mainline station is Wareham, about 10 miles to the north. Poole, Branksome and Bournemouth have stations around 10-12 miles away, but you will need to take the Sandbanks ferry across the harbour entrance and onto the 'Isle'. Check out the ferries times here. For rail enquiries check here.

By car: The Purbeck area is accessed from the east via the Sandbanks Ferry from Bournemouth and Poole area. It’s £5.30 each way for a vehicle and runs until around 11pm. As a driver you can also expect delays of up to several hours during peak bank holiday times. More info at www.sandbanksferry.co.uk.

From the west and north, just drive into the village via Corfe Castle.

From the south…. Well that will be France then. Cross-channel ferries sail into Poole harbour daily.

Parking: You should ride in from your campsite or hotel, it’s only a short spin out of Swanage. Campsites such as Acton Fields and Tom’s Field are very close by.

But we do have a parking field next to the wooden henge (yes, it has it’s own “wood henge”). It will be limited to around 30 cars, and we may charge a small fee. Details to follow.

Accommodation
For accommodation please visit the Virtual Swanage website where you will find everything from campsites to fine hotels.

Registration & Rider Briefing
You need to register for the event. Registration is open on Sunday 25 May from 7am at the Square & Compass in Worth Matravers. All riders MUST attend a rider briefing at 7.30am at the Square & Compass

Here are a few more rules:

Stay cool, be nice, don’t hurt yourself or others.
If you don’t know what is around a corner, assume it’s a steep drop-off, or even a cliff.
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.
It's not a race.
Don’t be a dick.
You allow us to film and photograph you and use those images for promotion or documentation.
You agree to be added to the newsletter email list. We will contact you only with event related emails to keep you up to date.

The Kinesis UK Dorset Gravel Dash 100 is the original UK gravel bike adventure, established back in 2014.

It is a self-supported gravel event on the Isle of Purbeck around Swanage. It is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of Dorset and the Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Site) with fine gravel riding, camaraderie and castles.

Please also check out the Kinesis UK Dorset Gravel Dash 5050 for an overnight adventure.

More information about all Gravel Dash events can be found at www.dorsetgraveldash.co.uk.

The basics you need to know before entering:

When: Sunday 30 May 2027
Format: non-timed, self-supported reliability trial
Route: around 100 miles (152km) with 2000m 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.
E-bikes: 100 miles in one day... is that even possible on an e-bike? If you think your battery can do it... then you are welcome. E-bikes must be fully road legal.
Terrain: Singletrack, gravel paths, forestry roads, public roads, cycle paths
Start: 8am start Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Near Swanage, BH19 3LF, UK
Finish: Sunday afternoon/evening at the Square & Compass.
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, a bell, phone or GPS for navigation, multitool, spare tube, tire levers, puncture repair kit. You need to carry all your own kit
Insurance: You will need your own insurance
Refunds: No refunds, but you can insure your entry.