Kinesis UK Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash
13 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Kinesis UK Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash gravel bikepacking event, a co-operation with Route YC. This self-supported bikepacking event on 13/14 July 2024 takes you in two days around the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Coast and North York Moors National Park. It is the perfect way to experience the Route YC Adventure Weekender Route, following the same successful formula as the Dashes in the Cateran Ecomuseum and Dunoon.
Your entry fee of £95 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: 82.3km with ca. 1,340 m of climbing, Day 2: 74.7km with ca. 670 m of climbing. Some technical sections.
- 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: 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 are no other facilities on site (shop etc.)
- 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 13 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
| Until | Discounted* | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2024 10:00 | £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: 13/07/2024 09:00:00
End: 14/07/2024 18:00:00
Status: Open
Total Places: 150
Organiser
+447895250508