to support us & get The Bikepacking Journal. The Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50 is split over two days with an overnight camp on 28/29 May 2022. Similar to the Dorset Gravel Dash, which has run successfully for six years, the event is a non-timed, self-supported reliability trial with overnight camping. You have two options: 100: that is 100 miles of Dorset countryside in one day.  Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, the Dorset Dirt Dash offers two different events on the same route. Between the two Charlie and Markus scooped three awards in the 2015 Bikepacking.com Awards for Best New Route, Best New Ride and Big Trip. There is some fantastic gravel riding in the area so I wanted to develop a long day’s journey that showcases all that Wessex has to offer. 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. SWANAGE, Learn More, We have ~100 routes on our worldwide bikepacking routes map. There is talk of a Devon Gravel Dash, currently planned for one of the first weekends in October 2017. Welcome to Gritopia our grit, gravel (or whatever you want to call it) adventure. 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. And hey please don’t worry about doing the event on your own. Surly Dorset Gravel Dash 2018 Offroad Endurance , Swanage – Saturday, 26 May 2018 Summary; About; Event Summary. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far towards helping him reach his goal. And sorry to inform you but I didn’t die. United Kingdom. Gritfest. Dorset Gravel Dash 2017. C007. Markus Stitz, who designed both the Wild About Argyll Trail and the new route for the event, comments: ‘The Dunoon Dirt Dash will be a very sociable experience in one of my favourite parts of Scotland. Charlie the Bikemonger, here aided by Jerome the Cheesemonger, distributed loot to the Dash riders. Two years ago, I took part in the Dorset Gravel Dash hosted by Charlie the Bikemonger. Camping is provided at California Barn on the hill above Swanage where you get toilets, cold water, a fire pit with a DJ, and big views across the sea. Dorset Gravel Dash, yes, I want to enter that race! Cick the link to see them plotted or select from the links to the right to filter. four. C003. View All Features. There is some fantastic gravel riding in the area so I wanted to develop a long day’s journey that showcases all that Wessex has to offer. You have two options: 100: that is 100 miles of Dorset countryside in one day. Dorset Gravel Dash 100 Offroad Endurance , Swanage – Saturday, 29 Apr 2017 Summary; About; Event Summary. The Dorset Gravel Dash 100 is a one stage, one day, largely off-road 100 mile romp across the west county organized by Swanage based webshop Charlie The Bikemonger. Find available dates and book online with ReserveAmerica. There is a focus on pubs, not miles…tea houses, not KOMs. To work out the Category of a climb, we multiply the length of the climb in metres by the gradient of the climb in percent to determine a score. Simply put, bikepacking is the synthesis of mountain biking and minimalist camping; it evokes the freedom of multi-day backcountry hiking, with the range and thrill of riding a mountain bike. Moving time: 4:21:23. Facebook. In all it was 92miles and 6300feet of climbing, just under 8hrs. You bet your ass we bought them all. I wrote about that experience last year in a blog entitled “Things to Do In Dorset When You’re Dead.” Yeah, that blog was one year late. BH19 2LY Route from Morning Ride Along Priest Way Purbecks: Swanage: Mountain Biking: Easy: 11.16 miles: Route from Morning Ride Along Priest Way Purbecks: Swanage: Mountain Biking: Easy: 11.21 miles: The Purbeck 16.5m : Swanage: Trail Running: Hard: 16.98 miles: Knitson very short route: Swanage: Run/Jog: Hard: 2.95 miles: Short Knitson round route: Swanage: Run/Jog: Medium: 3.13 miles Event Overview. Dorset gravel dash. Less puddles and more brown lakes they straddle the double-track lane in long, hub-deep, bearing-destroying trepidation, but at least they’re warm and wash some of the accumulated layers of mud off and lube the chain. Well the Dorset Gravel Dash was a fantastic event and turned out to be a great way to test the bike, bags and camping kit. C006. The next Dirt Dash will take place on 29-30 May 2021. View campground details for Site: C037, Loop: Sites 020-054 at Crown Point Campground, New York. The Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50, formerly know as the Dorset Gravel Dash is a self-supported bikepacking event on the Isle of Purbeck around Swanage, split over two days with an overnight camp on 10/11 October. Between the two Charlie and Markus scooped three awards in the 2015 Bikepacking.com Awards for Best New Route, Best New Ride and Big Trip.. We would appreciate seeing everyone of you next year. The Dorset Dirt Dash 100, formerly know as the Dorset Gravel Dash 100, is a self-supported gravel event on the Isle of Purbeck around Swanage. This event is now full! Website. Download the route profile data to an Excel or CSV file. Scantly placed and dubious course markings. hooja. Both take you around the amazing scenery on the Isle of Purbeck around Swange. Both organisers have a great track record in the events and outdoor industry. Sam Jones signed up. Dorset Gravel Dash 100. Max Speed: 31.5 mph. Both take you around the amazing scenery on … You have two options: 100: that is 100 miles of Dorset countryside in one day. This year's Dirt Dash will take place on 10-11 October (moved from 23-24 May). Dorset Gravel Dash 100 Offroad Endurance , Swanage – Saturday, 29 Apr 2017 Summary; About; Event Summary. Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, the Dorset Dirt Dash offers two different events on the same route. Oh, it’s not a race, it clearly states that, it’s a reliability event, 100 miles on a bike in one day or split in half over two days with an overnight camp, riding through some of Dorset’s most scenic trails. A calm breeze. Full blog post at http://lookmumnocar.co.uk/dorset-gravel-dash-100-dostindorset/ Footage from the 2016 Dorset Gravel Dash. Driveway Entry Back-In. Lush. Unless you’re interested in racing, then you can do that as well. The Dorset Gravel Dash is a 100-mile organised off-road ride through West Country hills, with camping and feasting. Elation and relief certainly topped a long list – physically my legs were hurting and I wanted it to be over that very minute. Oh, it’s not a race, it clearly states that, it’s a reliability event, 100 miles on a bike in one day or split in half over two days with an overnight camp, riding through some of Dorset’s most scenic trails. ... Driveway Surface Gravel. Ave Speed: 9.5 mph. Oh, it’s not a race, it clearly states that, it’s a reliability event, 100 miles on a bike in one day or split in half over two days with an overnight camp, riding through some of Dorset’s most scenic trails. Introduction Inspired by the Dorset Gravel Dash I have been trying to create a similar route around Salisbury. The £80 entry fee covers the GPX file for navigation, a tasty evening meal from Winston Churchill Venison at a scenic campsite, as well as a tub of Happy Bottom Bumbutter and a hip flask. We inspire and inform through original bikepacking routes, stories, and coverage of the gear, news, and events that make our community thrive. Similar to the Dorset Gravel Dash, which has run successfully for six years, the event is a non-timed, self-supported reliability trial with overnight camping. Run by a bike shop in Swanage, the Dorset Gravel Dash is marketed with with a certain mount of quirk – which we absolutely love. Now in its third year, the incredibly popular … Choose to tackle the 100-mile route around the … Register. For example, a climb that goes on for 1km at an average gradient of 12.5% has a score of 1000 x 12.5 = 12500, which equates to Category 4. Event Overview. This year other events conspired to keep me from the States and another gravel race, but luckily gravel came to the UK in the shape of the Dorset Gravel Dash 100. Maximum Vehicle Length 40. A 100 mile largely off-road route starting and finishing on the Dorset coast. Wales Dirt Dash: 1/2 May 2021 (Early May Bank Holiday Weekend) Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50: 29/30 May 2021 (Spring Bank Holiday Weekend) Dorset Dirt Dash 100: 30 May 2021 (Spring Bank Holiday Weekend) Dunoon Dirt Dash: 25/26 September 2021. Use any bike you want (no electric bikes) Routes supplied via GPX file around one month before the event. ... George’s fait to ride with me for the entire route (almost) was sealed as though he had the physical advantage I was clearly the more technically endowed with a fully functioning GPS. The Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50, formerly know as the Dorset Gravel Dash is a self-supported bikepacking event on the Isle of Purbeck around Swanage, split over two days with an overnight camp on 10/11 October.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, camping and castles. Took delivery of my new van today, which I'll be driving down on Friday night. I tried putting the GPX into a free online viewer and got a route with about 5 loops in it, so that figures. There is also lots of beer. Both take you around the amazing scenery on the Isle of Purbeck around Swange. There will be minimal markers on the route. This event is now full! 50:50: this is the same route over two days with a night out in the woods, where we supply lots and lots of really good food: goats and deer, and great vegetarian food too. • Groveley Wood and its Roman Road … Member. Day two by numbers. It was like riding through a chapter of Winnie-the-Pooh. Oh, and pirates. Inspired by the Dorset Gravel Dash I have been trying to create a similar route around Salisbury. Near Llandovery, Wales | MAP. Please input the date in MM dash DD dash YYYY format. 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. 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, camping and castles. The Gravel Dash route finds its way through the most peaceful countryside imaginable. Dorset Gravel Dash 2015 - Distance: 151.97 km - Elevation: 1186 hm - Location: Swanage, England, United Kingdom Start time at The Red Lion, Swanage is 9am for the two day race. C004 C005. Quiet. My ride for the Dorset Dash was a 56cm Straggler with 650b wheels. View The Map, There are some routes that are made classic by their sheer perfection, and others by races. This can be useful if you want the same Y axis range to be used for different routes so that they are visually comparable. The Gravel Dash begins and ends at The Red Lion, a most respectable pub. Plug it into your GPS, or mark up your OS map. Dorset Dirt Dash is an expert mountain bike ride: 152 km and takes 11:35 h. View this route or plan your own! Fri, Jun 11 2021 17:00 PM - Sat, Jun 12 2021 16:59 PM. Both … May 26 2019 Dorset, South West, UK . The Dorset Gravel Dash is an award winning event. So if you're looking for a challenge, this would be perfect. Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, the Dorset Dirt Dash offers two different events on the same route. Event Overview. Both take you around the amazing scenery on the Isle of Purbeck around Swange. 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.. If it’s not an oxymoron, May delivered a major microadventure, both in terms of the distance we covered and the level of … The Gravel Dash route finds its way through the most peaceful countryside imaginable. This score is then used to determine the Category as follows: You can link back to this route profile using the following link. The 100 in a day looks good and right up my strada. Half the people arrive solo, and soon hook into a small friendly peleton rolling at their pace, and that can be “steady as she goes” or “stop at most pubs and cake shops” pace. The Gravel Dash continues with its mix of dirt, road, mud, field and then in a rather unsportsmanlike fashion at this late stage of the game throws in the Unavoidable Puddles. Posted 9 months ago. The Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50 is a self-supported bikepacking event over two … The Dorset Dirt Dash 100, formerly know as the Dorset Gravel Dash 100, is a self-supported gravel event on the Isle of Purbeck around Swanage.Now in it's 7th year, this 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. June 1, 2017. A calm breeze. HIGH STREET Bikepacking.com attended a few years ago…. More here. DO Find out more about the Dorset 330. Start Here, Broadly speaking, there are three bikepacking genres to choose from – Multi-day Mountain Biking, Ultralight Race & Gravel, and Expedition & Dirt Touring. 50:50: this is the same route over two days with a night out in the woods, where we supply lots and lots of really good food: goats and deer, and great vegetarian food too. Route profile for 'Dorset Gravel Dash '. 50:50: this is the same route over two days with a night out in the woods, where we supply lots and lots of really good food: goats and deer, and great vegetarian food too. So begins our story. Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, the Dorset Dirt Dash offers two different events on the same route. This year other events conspired to keep me from the US and another gravel race but luckily in 2014 gravel came to the UK, the Dorset Gravel Dash 100. Both organisers have a great track record in the events and outdoor industry. Details of the route, including pubs and places of interest, can be found on the Dorset Gravel Dash FB page. Website: Dorset Gravel Dash Grinduro A single loop of the Isle of Arran in Scotland, combining pavement, gravel and packed dirt – Grinduro is a hybrid of gravel racing and MTB-style enduro. Wasn't sure which dash to ride and whether I'd be there or not so I'll see how I feel on Saturday morning and what Charlie wants to find me a slot for. 29 May 2021 - Swanage, Dorset. There is also lots of beer. Distance: 41.2 miles. Pictures of the route of the Dorset Gravel Dash 100 More information here: www.charliethebikemonger.com/ pics: markus stitz We believe travel by bicycle has the power to encourage conservation, inclusivity, and respect for all people and cultures. It was like riding through a chapter of Winnie-the-Pooh. The back lot is like an extended patio populated with Dash riders and patrons. View The Classics, The Bikepacking Journal is our printed collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography.Find details here alongside a growing collection of web exclusive features... Have one to share? Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, the Dorset Dirt Dash offers two different events on the same route. June 19-21 2020. Plug it … but you will need to … Matt. Dorset Gravel Dash. Learn More, As important as it is to have a reliable bike and pack as light as you can, choosing the right route is perhaps the key to your enjoyment. At 9am on a May morning, the beer garden of the Red Lion in Swanage was packed with a 100 or so bikepackers, and event organiser Charlie the Bikemonger was quoting William Shatner. Between the two Charlie and Markus scooped three awards in the 2015 Bikepacking.com Awards for Best New Route, Best New Ride and Big Trip.. A 100 mile largely off-road route starting and finishing on the Dorset coast. Elevation: 2,595ft. It's all in the details. Looking For ... 17 Lake Champlain Bridge Champlain Monument Grenadiers Redoubt Lake Champlain Registration Booth NY Route 9N & 22 Spur To Main Routes 9N & 22 N 0 C001. http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/dorset-gravel-dash-100-2017-7272-p.asp Dorset Gravel Dash 100. The basics you need to know before entering the Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50. Now in it's 7th year, this 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. The Surly Dorset Gravel Dash isn’t your average gravel event. You see, the annual Swanage Pirate Festival was also in full swing. Lush. Surly Dorset Gravel Dash 2018 Offroad Endurance , Swanage – Saturday, 26 May 2018 Summary; About; Event Summary. If you wish you can override the maximum value of the Y axis. That said, the rewards are; stunning views, a sense of being ‘out there’ that is often hard to find in Dorset, and great riding. 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. This route is not to be underestimated: there is a lot of climbing and being about 60% off road, the going can be slow. Routes supplied via GPX file around one month before the event. Event Overview. Route subject to changes. This was the Dorset Gravel Dash, an on- and off-road bike-packing event that starts and finishes in Swanage. Anyone have a gpx of the route from last time? If you can get to south west UK on 26th/27th May - please go along to cheer Tom on. You bet your ass we bought them all. ... Caren’s shoulder had worsened and she opted for the quickest on-road route … Which is fortunate because that meant I got to do it again this year. 100 miles in one day - A one stage, one day, largely off-road 100 mile dash across the county and back. Elevation and ascent statistics with customisable elevation graph. A 100 mile largely off-road route starting and finishing on the Dorset coast. 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. Scantly placed and dubious course markings. Any current settings and labels will be applied. Adventures, Rides. Even if we had got lost it would be a 10km ride in any direction to the nearest pub. Dorset Gravel Dash 2015 - Distance: 151.97 km - Elevation: 1186 hm - Location: Swanage, England, United Kingdom The Dorset Gravel Dash is an award winning event. The Bikemonger is the host and diabolical creator of a wee pedal tour called the Dorset Gravel Dash 50:50. The Bear had lined up a Cross-Check, the same model Pat would be riding. Visit this section to learn how to choose a route, and some insight into navigation. Taking place on the second bank holiday in May, that’s Sunday 25th, the reliability trial (it’s not a race, okay?) The Dorset Gravel Dash, an on- and off-road bike packing event that starts and finishes in Swanage. The route features a small section of the Wild About Argyll Trail, which has been a popular destination for gravel bikes since its launch in January 2018. Markus Stitz, who designed both the Wild About Argyll Trail and the new route for the event, comments: ‘The Dunoon Dirt Dash will be a very sociable experience in one of my favourite parts of Scotland. Entry to the Dorset Gravel Dash 100 is £45, which includes camping for the weekend, or £35 without. Quiet. “Bring ‘cross bikes,” we were told by Charlie. Hopefully Charlie will get it sorted! This year other events conspired to keep me from the States and another gravel race, but luckily gravel came to the UK in the shape of the Dorset Gravel Dash 100. Dorset Gravel Dash, yes, I want to enter that race! ... is it the same route every year? Check out the 2018 Surly Dorset Gravel Dash video below: BIKEPACKING.com is dedicated to exploration by bicycle. C002. Click the link below to learn about each. Entry is now open, places are limited, so get on it. Even if we had got lost it would be a 10km ride in any direction to the nearest pub. Similar to the Dorset Gravel Dash, which has run successfully for six years, the event is a non-timed, self-supported reliability trial with overnight camping. The next Dirt Dash will take place on 29-30 May 2021. Swanage was the start and end of the Dorset Gravel Dash 100, specifically the Red Lion pub. Click the link below to find out how to start. Dorset Gravel Dash, yes, I want to enter that race! 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. A 100 mile largely off-road route starting and finishing on the Dorset coast. The route was nice, great views and fun terrain, not much single track but it wasn't about that. Anyone doing this on the 30th April from Swanage? Gritopia will take you on a journey to many new … The Dorset Gravel Dash is an award winning event. May’s microadventure: The Dorset Gravel Dash It’s hard to put into words the emotions I was experiencing as we crested the high point of Ballard Down on May’s bikepacking microadventure. And you can read about it here. Formerly known as the Dorset Gravel Dash, there are two different options for this May weekender down South. When: Saturday 28 May to Sunday 29 May 2022; Format: non-timed, self-supported reliability trial with overnight camping ; Route: around 152km with 2000m of climbing. 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. Mixed and very varied terrain. After 100 miles of carrying a tent I am sure I will not be taking one of those (I wasn’t anyway) if I want to finish the Trans Am Bike Race 2018 in sub 30 days… So the 100 miles of the Dorset Gravel Dash is something that captures the essential spirit of such a thing without following it to the pedantic letter, and that gravel has to be substituted with dirt, rock, lane, silt, loam, mud, turf, stone, path, concrete, chalk, clart, grass, trail and tarmac. Similar to the Dorset Gravel Dash, which has run successfully for six years, the event is a non-timed, self-supported reliability trial with overnight camping. The route features a small section of the Wild About Argyll Trail, which has been a popular destination for gravel bikes since its launch in January 2018. Dorset Gravel Dash 2015.