Selkirk Gravel Classic
Welcome to the Ultimate Gravel Adventure in the Scottish Borders!
Get ready to ride the finest gravel routes the Scottish Borders has to offer. All trail bikes are welcome!
31 May 2025

Get ready to ride the finest gravel routes the Scottish Borders has to offer. All trail bikes are welcome!
With three distinct courses to choose from, this is an event designed for everyone—from seasoned gravel grinders to newcomers looking for a fresh challenge.
This is more than just a ride; it’s an adventure through some of the best-hidden trails in the Scottish Borders. From twisting gravel singletracks to awe-inspiring views, this event offers an unmatched gravel biking experience that will leave you wanting more.
Whether you’re here for the challenge, the camaraderie, or the sheer joy of riding, there’s something for everyone.
Join us and explore the Borders Biking Valley’s finest gravel routes!
Please note: We have been given special permission to use some areas of this course we therefore do not provide gpx files of the routes. The routes will be fully waymarked and marshals will be out on the course.
Day | Time | Detail |
Friday 30th | 4:30pm | Car Park & Campsite Open |
Friday 30th | 5:00PM-7:00pm | Registration Open |
Friday 30th | 6:00PM-LATE | Goodtimes Tacos Truck Open |
Friday 30th | 7:00pm-LATE | Bar Open with live music from Durango Blue |
Saturday 31st | 7:00AM-2:00PM | Three Hills Coffee Open for Coffee & Snacks |
Saturday 31st | 7:30am-9:30AM | Registration Open |
Saturday 31st | 10:00am | RIDE START |
Saturday 31st | 12:00pm-8:00pm | Goodtimes Tacos Truck Open |
Saturday 31st | Afternoon – LATE | Bar Open with live music from Pat & Andy |
Sunday 1st | 11:00AM | Campsite Closed & Site Cleared |
The athlete guide is below. Please take time to read the briefing and take note of the registration and start times.
Please make sure you arrive in time for registration as volunteers on registration move out on to the course and so are unable to register you after the registration closing time.
Registration and Race HQ will be in the Selkirk Rugby Club. Address is: Ettrickhaugh Road, Selkirk, Scottish Borders Scotland, TD7 5AX. There is a bar and ‘real’ toilets (rather than portable toilets!). So, a bit more suitable to bring friends and family along to spectate.
Car Parking will be in the grounds of Selkirk Rugby Club.
You can use any of MTB, Gravel, Cyclocross, as well as E-bikes. E-bikes will have their own category for timings. If you wish to ride your e-bike, please select the check box in the entry form.
For the long and medium distance, the minimum age is 16. Kids aged 12-15 can enter the short course distance but must ride with an adult. The entry should be done as the adult and there is an option to add a child entry.
No, this is a cycle sportive. You will be timed and we will publish results after the event so you have access to your time.
Yes, this is a fully signed route.
Not hugely technical but plenty of ascent and descent to enjoy. The long course will be a challenge for most but ultimately this event is about having fun.
Yes you can.
On Friday and Saturday evening. There will be evening entertainment on Friday, plus food and drink, and of course, full facilities.
No. However, we reserve the right to implement this, if needed, to allow for the safe management of marshals.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer deferrals, for information on refund options please see Terms & Conditions – Durty Events.
For information on refund options please see Terms & Conditions – Durty Events.
If the event you have entered has more than 1 distance option available then it is possible to transfer to another distance, this must be done at least 2 weeks in advance of the event and may be subject to a small admin fee. Please see Terms & Conditions – Durty Events for more information.
For the Gravel event you can change to a shorter distance course when out on the trail but you will need to report this when you arrive at the finish line.
If you ticked the box on sign up to allow your name to be published on our website then head over to the entries page and view the list to check for your name. If your question has not been answered here, then feel free to send an email to info@durtyevents.com where we will be more than happy to answer your query.
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