This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. by Rebecca Bland If you’ve ever swapped your MTB for a curly bar alternative, or even dipped your toes into the world of fire roads and gravel from the road world, you’ve probably come across a …
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Focal Events has reported that this year’s Panaracer Dirty Reiver was its biggest to date, with an international field of 2,000 riders descending on Kielder Forest to ride between 65 and 200 kilometres of some of the best gravel in the country. The success of the event, delivered by leading …
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In just a few weeks, on 25-26 April, the Panaracer Dirty Reiver will return to Kielder Castle grounds for its tenth year. This year, Zyrofisher are bringing seven brands along to offer support to all riders tackling the extensive forest access road network in the Northern English Borders. As one …
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The latest issue of BikeBiz magazine is now online. Read the March 2025 Digital Edition of BikeBiz now! This month we look at the rise of gravel, talk about cycling events, anniversaries and have plenty of industry interview and opinion. Click the page numbers below to head directly to each feature. …
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Focal Events, organisers of the popular Panaracer Dirty Reiver, Scott Frontier 300 and crankbrothers Gravel Rocks events, has announced a new gravel race in the 2025 calendar – Dalby Grit. Heading to the North York Moors National Park, the event, held over the weekend of 27-29th June, marks a welcome …
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Focal Events, founders of leading UK gravel cycling events including Dirty Reiver and Frontier 300, have officially opened entries for the Gravel Rocks event next summer. Taking place on the weekend of July, 13 to 15, Gravel Rocks returns for its second year in 2025, bigger and better after establishing …
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PaceUp and Focal Events have partnered to elevate marketing and communications around the Focal Events series. Focal Events has engaged PaceUp to deliver strategic marketing and communication services across the brand, including the recent addition to its portfolio, Gravel Rocks, a weekend celebration of gravel riding and racing set to …
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Focal Events, organisers behind The Dirty Reiver, have announced a new event for the UK Gravel calendar – Gravel Rocks. Taking place from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, this two day, festival style event, will roll out from Duncombe Park on the edges of the North York Moors …
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Focal Events, organiser of Dirty Reiver, Grinduro UK and Frontier 300, has announced the return of The Distance. Often referred to as ‘backpacking with advantages’, The Distance is an event where the routes and total distance vary according to the rider’s individual travelling speed. Taking place over the weekend of …
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Panaracer and Focal Events have announced a new partnership for the Dirty Reiver, for 2023 and beyond. Now in its ninth year, gravel event the Dirty Reiver is based in and around Kielder Forest in the English/Scottish Borders, making use of the extensive gravel trail network across the area. Panaracer, …
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