Panaracer Dirty Reiver Sells Out In Hours - Entries For SCOTT Frontier 300 and crankbrothers Gravel Rocks Open this Month
- 10th edition of Dirty Reiver sells out within hours
- Focal Events opening entry to two other 2026 events this month, Frontier 300 and Gravel Rocks]
5th September 2025, Cumbria: Sold out in just over six hours, a record for the team at Focal Events - the 2026 Panaracer Dirty Reiver has once again proved itself as the most sought after gravel event in the UK. For the hundreds already registered on the growing waiting list for the Dirty Reiver, there’s still hope - organiser Focal Events is opening entries to the SCOTT Frontier 300 and Gravel Rocks events this month, earlier than previously scheduled.
Monday 15th September, 8am BST marks the opening of the next two events in Focal’s portfolio - the SCOTT Frontier 300 being the team’s marquee ultra-distance event, tackling 300km ‘all-road’ from the west coast of Scotland to the east coast of England over the borders. Whilst the crankbrothers Gravel Rocks event is a celebration of all things gravel riding, combining both social and race elements over two days of riding in the stunning North York Moors.
“We expected entries to move quickly, but given we opened a few months earlier than last year, perhaps not this quickly!” explained Co-Event Director Bryan Singleton. “Not only does it show the continued appetite for the Dirty Reiver, but it also demonstrates the interest in gravel events in the UK generally - especially given we’ve had quite a different geographical spread of riders sign up this year, spanning much more of the country.”
For all those who missed out on an entry, Focal Events offers a number of other events in the calendar, from elite racing to ultra-distance one and two day rides, and more social events, too.
The 2026 SCOTT Frontier 300 takes place on the weekend 29-30th May, with the option of riding the 300km all-road course, via quiet lanes and gravel trails, in either one or two days. Entry starts from £140.
crankbrothers Gravel Rocks heads back to Duncombe Park Estate from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July. The multi-day event takes in a number of timed segments alongside more social riding in an enduro-style format, including a thrilling night ride on Friday to kick off the weekend, plus new team entries for 2026. Entry starts from £85.
Entries for both events open on 15th September at 08:00 BST. Riders entering more than one event in the Focal portfolio will get 10% off their second event entry.
More details on the events can be found at:
https://www.frontier300.cc/
https://gravelrocks.cc/
https://www.focalevents.co.uk/
A selection of Dirty Reiver event imagery can be found here.
Tom Copeland
About Focal Events
Located in the heart of the North of England, Focal Events Ltd brings a wealth of experience to the world of cycling. With a dedicated team of passionate riders who have explored the far reaches of the globe on two wheels, Focal Events understand the essence of a truly exceptional cycling event.
As a company, its mission is clear: to provide “best in class” events and services to its riders. The team prioritises working closely with the local communities they visit, ensuring a positive impact and fostering strong connections.
