Join us for a cycling event and a fun and inclusive weekend in a great natural environment. At the Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash bikepacking event you will enjoy cycling self-supported in two days around the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Coast and the North York Moors National Park. To get a better idea, please check out the images from the 2024 event.

At a glance

When: 5/6 July 2025
Where: Whitby, North Yorkshire

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Entry (£95) includes …

GPX file for the appr. 73 mile (118 km) gravel bikepacking event route through the stunning North York Moors National Park & Yorkshire Coast

Electronic Rider briefing

Support vehicle if you need rescuing

Start and finish at a cafe

Overnight camping ca. halfway round

Chilled out camp location

Evening meal

 Tasty breakfast

Feedback from other riders

‘It was a great event again. I’m really enjoying the format.’

‘I enjoyed the event, and would recommend it to others.’

Media coverage from the Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash

Scarborough News

A film about Route YC – which is mostly followed by the event

Here is what else you need to know before entering

The Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash gravel bikepacking event is split over two days with an overnight camp.

  • When: Saturday 5 July to Sunday 6 July 2025
  • Format: non-timed, self-supported reliability trial with overnight camping 
  • Route (provisional): Day 1: 58.8 km with ca. 840 m of climbing, Day 2: 59.5km with ca. 970 m of climbing
  • Entries: £95 (£5 discount for Cycling UK members) Sign up here
  • 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 45mm, which must be in good working order, e-bikes are alowed, but please inform us when riding an e-bike when you sign up
  • Terrain: Singletrack, gravel paths, forestry roads and public roads
  • Start: Saturday 9am at the YHA in Whitby
  • Finish: Sunday afternoon/evening at the YHA in Whitby

What is provided

  • Essentials: Rider briefing, route/file for navigation, campsite, evening meal, breakfast, broom wagon
  • Camping: We provide a suitable place to pitch your tent with other riders, toilets, drinking water supply, catering. There is a cafe on site. The nearest shop is about 3km away.
  • Food: Riders will be provided with a complimentary evening meal and breakfast. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free version are available on request. You need to bring your own bowl, mug, fork and spoon.

The final bits

  • 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 on refunds etc. 

Registration & Rider Briefing


You need to register at the event. Registration is open on Saturday 5 July from 7.30am at the YHA Whitby. All riders MUST attend a rider briefing at 8.30am at the start.

How to get there

We highly encourage you to take the train or cycle to the event.

By bike: Whitby is on various long distance cycling routes, like Eurovelo 12 and the Route YC Adventure Route. If you are combing cycling with public transport, we recommend travelling to Middlesbrough by either train or bus, and onward from there by train.

By train: Whitby has one of the oldest stations in the UK. There are regular connections to Middlesbrough by train. For timetables and fares check the Northern website.

By car: Whitby is well-connected to other towns in the UK.

Parking: There are various overnight car parks in Whitby. The Abbey Headland car park is open 24hrs and is the closest public car park to start and finish.

Where to stay

You can book a bed/room at the YHA in Whitby here.

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.

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