Race Info

All participants must be 18 years or older on ride day. By participating, riders acknowledge that DIRTY LAND is a self supported adventure ride and accept full responsibility for their own safety, decisions, and well being throughout the event.

The following equipment is mandatory:
• Approved cycling helmet
• Navigation device (GPS computer, smartphone, cue sheet, or map)
• Mobile phone
• Hydration capacity of at least 1.5 litres
• Sufficient nutrition to reach the next checkpoint
• Front and rear lights
• Spare tube(s) or tubeless repair kit
• Pump or CO₂ inflator
• Multi-tool
Riders are expected to be fully self-sufficient while on course.

Any human-powered bicycle is permitted, including gravel, mountain, road, rigid, or fixed-gear bicycles equipped with functional brakes.

Bicycles must:

• Consist of two wheels aligned one behind the other
• Be powered solely by the rider
• Be equipped with hand-operated brakes

E-bikes and any form of motor assisted bicycles are strictly prohibited.

Participants must pass through all official checkpoints and scan the designated checkpoint barcode before the applicable cut-off times.

Riders who miss a checkpoint cut-off or finish after the official COT will be classified as DNF (Did Not Finish) and will not be eligible for finisher recognition.

The official GPX route will be provided before the event.

There will be no route markings on course.

Riders are fully responsible for their own navigation and must remain on the official route at all times.

Shortcuts, alternate routes, or intentionally leaving the course to gain an advantage are prohibited and may result in disqualification.

If a rider becomes lost, they must make every reasonable effort to return to the point where they left the course.

DIRTY SESSION is a self-supported ride.

Outside support from friends, family members, or private support crews is not permitted on the course.

Participants may:

• Purchase food and supplies from public businesses
• Receive neutral support available equally to all riders
• Assist fellow participants with navigation or mechanical issues

Any participant receiving unauthorized private support may be disqualified.

Participants who decide to abandon the event must notify Race Control immediately.

Riders are responsible for arranging their own transportation from the course.

Participants must provide an emergency contact during registration and ensure someone is available to assist if required.

Participants must:

• Wear a helmet at all times while riding
• Obey all local traffic laws
• Respect local communities and landowners
• Ride responsibly and safely around other road and trail users

Aggressive riding, dangerous behaviour, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification and exclusion from future DIRTYLAND events.

Leave no trace.

Participants must not litter and must respect the environment, local communities, and fellow riders.

The course passes through villages, farms, trails, and natural landscapes. Riders are expected to be good ambassadors for the cycling community.

To be recognized as an official finisher, participants must:

• Complete the full route
• Pass all official checkpoints
• Finish before the official Cut-Off Time

Official results will be published after the event.

The top three fastest finishers will earn qualification spots for the DIRTYLAND Race in September 2026.