Organised by Focal Events, the Dirty Reiver presented by GravelKing has sold out within hours of opening entries.
Places for all three standard distances – 65km, 130km and 200km – were claimed on the same day as launching. The event organiser is now preparing for the next edition in April 2027.
This marks the third consecutive year that the opening event of Focal Events’ season has sold out on the day registrations opened.
For the 2027 event, Focal Events introduced a new ultra-distance format called the Epic. Covering 280km as a pair, the route integrates into the main 200km rider field. Entries for the new distance sold out within days.
Bryan Singleton, co-event Director at Focal Events, said “After the past few years, we know the anticipation for entries opening is there, and the number of riders who had registered to hear first when entries opened reaffirmed the interest again this year.
“The appreciation for our new Epic distance at Dirty Reiver was also great to see, with the limited numbers we’re restricting the inaugural event to being reached within just days of opening. Now we can focus on building the event next April to go better than we did this year, accommodating our new format and ensuring everyone gets the best Dirty Reiver experience possible.”
The Dirty Reiver attracts over 2,000 riders annually. The ride leads Focal Events’ calendar of gravel and all-road events, which also includes:
- SCOTT Frontier 300, a coast-to-coast, 300km ride taking place in June
- Dalby Grit, a gravel race held in July
- SCOTT Gravel Rocks, a weekend event featuring social rides, timed race segments, and trail running in July
Riders who missed out on entry for the 2027 edition can join the official waitlist.
