Lezyne Dunoon Dirt Dash 100
24 Sep 2023
Organiser's Description
The Lezyne Dunoon Dirt Dash 100 is a self-supported gravel event on the on the beautiful Cowal Peninsula near Glasgow. It is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of Argyll with fine gravel riding.
Please also check out the Lezyne Dunoon Dirt Dash 50/50 for an overnight adventure.
For more information check out dirtdash.cc
The basics you need to know before entering:
- When: Sunday 24 September 2023
- Format: non-timed, self-supported reliability trial
- Route: 160km with ca. 2,900m of climbing
- Entries: £50. Cycling UK members get £2.50 off.
- 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 (e-bikes are allowed, but we cannot guarantee charging points) with a minimum recommended tire size of 40mm, which must be in good working order
- Terrain: Singletrack, gravel paths, forestry roads, public roads and cycle paths
- Start: 7am at Argyll Hotel Dunoon
- Finish: Sunday evening at Argyll Hotel Dunoon
- 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: You will need your own insurance.
- Refunds: No refunds, but you can insure your entry. Entries can be transfered up until closing date.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information
How to get there
We highly encourage you to take the train or cycle to the event.
By bike: You can take both ferries from Gourock to Dunoon. The quickest way is the passenger ferry from Gourock to Dunoon Pier, which has bike spaces. Please check the Calmac website for timetables and fares. Alternatively there’s a regular ferry service from Hunter’s Quay to McInroy’s Point. Please check Western Ferries for timetables and fares.
By train: Dunoon has no train station, but you can take the train to Gourock to connect with the ferry to Dunoon. For timetables and fares check the Scotrail website and Calmac website for ferry times.
By car: Dunoon is situated on the Cowal Peninsula. If you are coming from the South or East, there’s a regular ferry service for cars from Hunter’s Quay to McInroy’s Point. Please check Western Ferries for timetables and fares. From the North and West best use the A815 which takes you to Dunoon. Alternatively you can leave your car in Gourock and take the passenger ferry from there to the Dunoon Pier. Please check the Calmac website for timetables and fares.
Parking: Free parking is available in Dunoon - Information about parking can be found here
Accommodation
For accommodation please visit the Dunoon Presents website.
Registration & Rider Briefing
Registration is open on Sunday 24 September from 5.30am at Argyll Hotel. All riders MUST attend a rider briefing at 6.45am at the Argyll Hotel.
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.
- If you don’t know what is around a corner, assume it’s a steep drop-off.
- 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. Stick to the Outdoor Access Code!
- 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.
- Don’t be a dick.
- Don’t ever 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.
- Help us prevent the spread of a tree disease called “Phytophthora ramorum”! Make sure you wash bikes and shoes at the stations provided and clean all equipment when you get home!
- Don’t spread Covid-19 - if you have any symptoms, please stay at home!
Prices
| Until | Discounted* | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2023 23:59 | £47.50 | £50.00 |
*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
Date: 24/09/2023
07:00:00 - 19:00:00
Status: Open
Organiser
+447895250508