Gravel riding and bikepacking events come in all shapes and sizes from super tough, crazy fast, bonkers challenging to the more inclusive, beginner-friendly end of the spectrum. If you're new to bikepacking and fancy trying it out in a friendly and welcoming environment then a Dirt Dash could be just the event for you. They run four events across the UK - Dunoon on the west coast of Scotland, Alyth (near Dundee), the Yorkshire Coast and the Dorset Coast. To whet your appetite for their upcoming Yorkshire Coast Dash, event organiser Markus Stitz has put together a great promo film. 

If you'd like to find out more about Dirt Dash events, head over to their website.