Entries are now open for Dalby Grit, a new gravel race from Focal Events.
Taking place on the weekend of 27-29 June 2025, Dalby Grit will see racers tackle a 110km gravel course around Dalby Forest in the North York Moors National Park.
The race is organised by Focal Events - creators of the Dirty Reiver, Frontier 300 and Gravel Rocks - and looks set to be a tough challenge, with 1800m of elevation over 110km of access roads and forest trails.
Racers will compete in categories, with Elite/Pro riders at the pointy end and men's and women's age group categories from 18 and up.
"We're very excited to finally lift the lid on plans for Dalby Grit as it's something we've been working hard on, alongside the Forestry England team on site, for some time now, aiming to bring gravel racing back to England," explained Event Director, Bryan Singleton.
"Dalby Forest provides the perfect race setting, with its pristine gravel and rolling parcours, for the very best gravel riders to descend upon and race head-to-head."
After cycling events such as the Tour de France's Grand Depart, the men's and women's Tour de Yorkshire, and many other national elite races across multiple disciplines, Dalby Grit is the latest addition to Yorkshire's impressive bike racing heritage.
Dalby Grit is the latest addition to Focal Events' growing gravel-focused portfolio of rides and races. The Panaracer Dirty Reiver is a rite of passage in the gravel world and one that sells out year upon year, a highlight event in any gravel rider's calendar around the impressive Kielder Forest with distances from 65km to 200km.
The SCOTT Frontier 300 offers either a one or two day endurance adventure from one side of the UK to the other across 300km of predominantly gravel riding.
Whilst crankbrothers Gravel Rocks combines a mix of social riding and racing over a weekend of all things gravel, paired with a festival atmosphere for all the family.
"Dalby Grit is for the racers," added Singleton. "This is really the event for those wanting to let loose their competitive spirit and test their skills against the country's best riders.
"It's the natural addition to our portfolio, one that offers something for everyone whilst each carrying the same DNA - elite organisation, hand-selected routes and activities beyond just the riding."
The event village will open from Friday with a chance to recce the course ahead of the race on Saturday 28 June. On Sunday there will be recovery rides to shake out the legs and enjoy the scenery at a less frenetic pace.
Entry costs £80 with an early-bird discount until the end of November. Camping options are available to purchase when entering.
Find out more and enter at www.dalbygrit.cc.
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