Tickets have gone on sale for the 2021 Dirt Dash series. The three self-supported events take place with venues in Scotland, England, and Wales with an emphasis on having a great time, rather than beating a clock.

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There's only one rule for the Dirt Dash series, and that's simply 'don't be a dick'. That rule perfectly sets the tone for the events. The organizers emphasize that the Dirt Dash isn't a race but more like scouting but for adults, on bikes, with beer.

The events will take place in Scotland, specifically in Dundoon, with another taking place in Govilon, Wales, and then Swanage in Dorset. Making the Dorset Dirt Dash unique to the others is that there's also a single day option for those who might not fancy the full overnight haul.

For your £85 entry fee, you'll be sorted with an evening meal from Winston Churchill Venison, scenic camping, and a bundle of goodies. The fee will also cover a GPX file and a Kamoot regional map bundle.

An entry for the Dirt Dash 100, the one-day event in Swanage, Dorset will only set you back £45.

The Wales Dirt Dash will take place on the 1st and 2nd of May, while the Dorset Dirt Dash takes place on the 29th and 30th of May (including the one-day event) and the Dundoon Dirt Dash will take place on the 25th and 26th of September. But be quick, there are only a few entries available for the overnight Dorset Dirt Dash.

• dirtdash.cc

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