The Dirty Reiver

The Dirty Reiver The best gravel grinder event this side of the Atlantic. April 23rd - 25th 2027.

The Dirty Reiver is the largest gravel event in Europe and is a 200 km off road cycling challenge based on the Gravel Grinder format found predominantly in the mid west of America. Riders will traverse gravel forest access roads that service the vast areas of forest covering the border region of England and Scotland. The event will take riders through remote areas providing outstanding viewpoints across this spectacular part of the UK.

Here is a message from our friends Nigel and Laura BrackenXcapes Take the stress and hassle of deciding where to stay or...
02/09/2026

Here is a message from our friends Nigel and Laura BrackenXcapes

Take the stress and hassle of deciding where to stay or pitch your own tent for the Dirty Reiver weekender next year by booking into our VIP Tipi Village accommodation this year, supported by Nigel and Laura at BrackenXcapes.

Take the stress and hassle of deciding where to stay or pitch your own tent for the Dirty Reiver weekender next year by booking into our VIP Tipi Village accommodation this year supported by Nigel and Laura at BrackenXcapes.

Head to: https://www.brackenxcapes.co.uk/focalevents to choose your very own Tipi, fully kitted out for your weekend stay. Just drop your bags, park your bike and relax!

RIGHT… THAT’S ENOUGH EXCITEMENT FOR ONE DAY!After yesterday’s slightly bonkers response to the Dirty Reiver presented by...
02/09/2026

RIGHT… THAT’S ENOUGH EXCITEMENT FOR ONE DAY!

After yesterday’s slightly bonkers response to the Dirty Reiver presented by GRAVELKING, we think it’s time for everyone to…
🛋️ RELAX
☕ CHILL
😴 RECOVER
We’ve had enough excitement for now!

The entries are in.
The places are gone.
The bikes are waiting.
And thankfully, we've got until April to worry about what we’ve actually signed ourselves up for. 😂

📅 23rd–25th April 2027
📍 Kielder Forest
So for now…
Put your feet up. Enjoy the rest of summer (hmm).
And maybe, just maybe, get a few miles in before April arrives.

The real fun starts in April…

DIRTY REIVER 2027 IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!Well… THAT WAS FAST! The Dirty Reiver presented by GRAVELKING has now officiall...
01/09/2026

DIRTY REIVER 2027 IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!
Well… THAT WAS FAST!

The Dirty Reiver presented by GRAVELKING has now officially SOLD OUT across all distances!
Enter your info on the waitlist, which can be found on the website, to hear if we have any cancellations.

If you were thinking, “I'll sort my entry later…” unfortunately, later was too late!

📅 23rd–25th April 2027
📍 Kielder Forest
🚴 200km | 130km | 65km
A HUGE thank you to everyone who entered. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better response! ❤️

And to those who missed out…
😢 We're really sorry.
If you were thinking “I'll sort my entry later…” unfortunately, later was too late!

For everyone who got a place…
Congratulations, you're officially a Dirty Reiver! 🎉
Now there's only one thing left to do…
Start training! 😬🚴‍♂️

ENTRIES ARE OPEN!DIRTY REIVER 2027 is ON! Go to the website to enter.📅 23rd–25th April 2027📍 Kielder Forest🚴 200km | 13...
01/09/2026

ENTRIES ARE OPEN!
DIRTY REIVER 2027 is ON! Go to the website to enter.

📅 23rd–25th April 2027
📍 Kielder Forest
🚴 200km | 130km | 65km
🎟️ ENTER NOW

Spaces will fill fast — so don't hang about!
Grab your place. Get your mates involved. Then start training…
Dirty Reiver presented by GRAVELKING.

1 DAY TO GO… Tomorrow morning, things get serious.🎟️ DIRTY REIVER 2027 ENTRIES OPEN AT 8AM📅 23rd–25th April 2027📍 Kielde...
31/08/2026

1 DAY TO GO…
Tomorrow morning, things get serious.

🎟️ DIRTY REIVER 2027 ENTRIES OPEN AT 8AM
📅 23rd–25th April 2027
📍 Kielder Forest
🚴‍♂️ 200km | 130km | 65km

You've had the warning.
You've had the countdown.
Now there's just ONE DAY LEFT to get ready

⏰ Set the alarm.
☕ Prepare the coffee.
💻 Charge the laptop.
💳 Find the credit card.
📱 Tell your mates.
And whatever you do…
DON'T SLEEP THROUGH IT. 😴😂

Because spaces will fill fast.
Tomorrow. 8AM.
See you on the other side.
🔥 DIRTY REIVER 2027 — LET'S GO! 🔥

Here is a request post from our close friends Steve and Sarah at Kielder Campsite. Bookings for the Dirty Reiver present...
30/08/2026

Here is a request post from our close friends Steve and Sarah at Kielder Campsite.

Bookings for the Dirty Reiver presented by GRAVELKING event open's at 0800hrs on 1st September.

SPACES ARE LIMITED BOOK PROMPTLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

Follow this link to book: www.kieldercampsite.co.uk/events

3 DAYS TO GO — AND YES, YOU GET A LOT FOR YOUR ENTRY…The Dirty Reiver preseneted by GRAVELKING isn't just:“Here's your n...
29/08/2026

3 DAYS TO GO — AND YES, YOU GET A LOT FOR YOUR ENTRY…

The Dirty Reiver preseneted by GRAVELKING isn't just:
“Here's your number. There's the forest. Good luck.” 😂

Dirty Reiver experience includes:
🚴‍♂️ Your Dirty Reiver challenge
🍴 Hot finishers meal
⌚Expert Timing
🗺GPX route
👉Fully Signed Route
🍪 Feedstations
🧽 Fenwicks Bike Wash
🚗 Day Parking
🎪Gravel Expo
🛄 Drop Bag
👩‍⚕️Proffesional Medical Support
🚿Hot Showers
🔧Mechanical Support

At the event Expo there are:
👩‍🏫Brand Experts - the best there is.
☕ Hot drinks
🍺 Event bar
🍕Catering
🚿 Toilets & showers
💧 Fresh water
🏕️ Camping options
🚙Campervan options
🎧Music
🔥 The Dirty Reiver Event Village with Brands Galour
…and several hundred kilometres of gravel designed to make you question your life choices.
But in the best possible way.

📅 23rd–25th April 2027
🎟️ ENTRIES OPEN 1ST SEPTEMBER
⏰ 8AM
3 DAYS. Get ready.


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WE’VE SOLD OUT of the Dirty Reiver Epic entries.Well… that happened FAST! 😳🔥Thanks to an unbelievable response, the Dirt...
27/08/2026

WE’VE SOLD OUT of the Dirty Reiver Epic entries.
Well… that happened FAST! 😳🔥

Thanks to an unbelievable response, the Dirty Reiver Epic presented by GRAVELKING is now officially SOLD OUT!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who grabbed a place, we cannot wait to see you in Kielder Forest for what is going to be one Epic of a day!

Missed out? We’re genuinely sorry.
We know there’ll be plenty of you sat there thinking:
“I really should have entered earlier…”

Keep an eye on our socials for any updates, but for now…
280km of Kielder gravel is officially FULL! 🔥

Thank you for making the Dirty Reiver Epic 2027 bigger and better than ever.
See you on the start line!

LAST CALL, LAST-MINUTERS! The Dirty Reiver EPIC presented by GravelKing is looking VERY likely to be SOLD OUT by tonight...
27/08/2026

LAST CALL, LAST-MINUTERS!
The Dirty Reiver EPIC presented by GravelKing is looking VERY likely to be SOLD OUT by tonight! 😱

So, if you've been sitting there thinking…
“Should I…?”
“Am I fit enough…?”
“I probably should have entered earlier…”
"Do I have a riding buddy that will put up with me for 280km......"

This is your moment.
🚴🚴 280km of Kielder gravel
🔥 One epic day
🔥 Paired entries only
🔥 One Lap
💥 One very good story to tell afterwards

If you're still on the fence, get off it and get entered!
Last few places remaining.

Don't be the person watching your mates ride the Dirty Reiver Epic while you're sat at home wondering what might have been…
ENTER NOW.

Because by tonight, it could be too late. 👀

7 DAYS TO GO…The Dirty Reiver presented by GRAVELKING is BACK! 🔥📅 23rd–25th April 2027📍 Kielder Forest🚴‍♂️ 200km | 130km...
25/08/2026

7 DAYS TO GO…

The Dirty Reiver presented by GRAVELKING is BACK! 🔥
📅 23rd–25th April 2027
📍 Kielder Forest
🚴‍♂️ 200km | 130km | 65km

ENTRIES OPEN 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 8AM - link from our new website.
Yes. 8AM.
Not 8:03.
Not “I'll do it after I've made a coffee.”
Definitely not “I'll just have a quick look later.” 😂
Because spaces will fill FAST.

So set your alarm, tell your riding mates and prepare to become unnecessarily competitive about who gets their entry first.
⏰ 1ST SEPTEMBER. 8AM.

Your excuse to spend the next few months saying:
“I really should probably train for this…”

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