Dorset Gravel Dash 5050 2026 CAMPING ONLY - NOT RIDING
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026
Organiser's Description
The Kinesis UK Dorset Gravel Dash 5050 is the original UK gravel and bikepacking adventure, established back in 2014.
THIS IS FOR THE OVERNIGHT CAMPING ONLY... IF YOU ARE NOT RIDING IN THE EVENT BUT WANT TO JOIN US AT THE OVERNIGHT CAMP.
Join us for one or two days of adventure on the best trails in Dorset, England.
It is a self-supported bikepacking event on the Isle of Purbeck around Swanage, split over two days with an overnight camp on 23/24 May 2026.
More information about all Gravel Dash events can be found at www.dorsetgraveldash.co.uk.
The basics you need to know before clicking on this camping only option:
- When: Saturday 23 May to Sunday 24 May 2026
- Format: camPping and food only
- Route: NA
- Entries: £50
- Navigation: Directions to the camp entrance will be emailed to you around 1 week before the event.
- Food: Riders/campers will be provided with a complimentary evening meal. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free version are available on request (please let us know when you sign up).
- Minimum kit: you will need your camping gear. Campervans and tents welcome. Vehicle will need to be parked near the entrance, and away from the tents. There is no electric hook up, just taps and portaloos.
- No Dogs allowed... or other animals.
- Refunds: No refunds, but you can insure your entry.
Here are a few more rules (mainly for the cyclists):
- 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.
- 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.
Prices
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 20:00 | £50.00 |
For each sign-up, the organiser pays the Service Fee of 4% (min 50p). You pay no surcharge
Dates and Status
Start: 23/05/2026 08:00:00
End: 24/05/2026 20:00:00
Status: Open
Total Places: 50
Organiser
Charles Henry Hobbs
Dorset Gravel Dash
+447540383768