DALBY DEVIL GRAVEL RIDES 2025 - 50, 80, 130 or 160km rides

The DALBY DEVIL GRAVEL RIDE returns to Dalby Forest on Sunday 4th May 2025! Experienced Gravel Riders in 2024 described The Dalby Devil Gravel Ride as one of their favourite gravel rides in the whole of the UK!! In 2025 we will also have the support of SCOTT who will be there on the Sunday as well as providing some spot prizes.

Choose between 50km, 80km, 130km or 160km GRAVEL SPORTIVES which are mainly on fire roads around this huge Forest in the North York Moors National Park with some outstanding views.

Event Location

Google Maps Link - Click here

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Distances

The 50km & 80km rides are single laps and the 130 & 160km rides are 1.5 laps and 2 laps.

There is no cut off time for the rides but we recommend the 50km and 80km ride for novices and the longer rides for more experienced riders.

We are also hosting the popular Dalby Duathlons on Saturday 3rd May - why not make a weekend of it and do both!

More information can be found here.

Dalby Forest

The spectacular Dalby Forest is a Forestry England site which is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire. The forest is home to over 8500 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails.

Routes - please be careful of Spam pop-ups on the Plotaroute site

Dalby Devil 50km – Click here

Dalby Devil 80km – Click here

Dalby Devil 130km – Click here

Dalby Devil 160km – Click here

All gravel rides start from Adderstone Field in Dalby Forest and the routes will be on a mixture of fire roads, gravel, grass and a small amount of road. The routes will be suitable for any type of off-road bike and are non-technical.

Start Times

Riders can start any time between 7.30am and 8.30am. We encourage slower riders and those doing the longer distance to start closer to 7am.

Feed Stations

There will be fully stocked feed stations throughout the rides with snacks, fruit, sweets, chocolates and drink refills to keep you going.

The Finish

All finishers will get a Medal, Merchandise, snacks & drinks.

Camping

Why not make a weekend of it? Camping is available on Saturday 3rd May at Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest for £5 per vehicle/tent and is payable on entry. (No charging points just hard standing for vans and grassed area for tents)

There will also be a Coffee Van & Food Van on site on the Saturday evening & Sunday morning.

Parking

There is a subsidised car parking charge of £3 per vehicle to be on site for the event which is paid after the event, at the Forestry England pay machines.