North London Dirt 9

North London Dirt NINE... It's TIME!

A reminder that tickets for this event go live at 8am on 9th Feb 2026.
Last year we sold out in well under 10 minutes, so get ready to set your alarm to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for more NLD sweetness on Saturday the 9th May 2026 - and as ever all profits are going to the St Mary's Community Centre in London N16.

As with previous events NLD 9 is a self supported gravel ride, with a 70 mile (110 km) and a returning (now 100 miles - 160km) NLD LUXE option with our adventure partner Apidura. Both head out, and return to North East London.

Riders will start the day with a fresh brew from Miir (the drinksware masters), enjoy a unique all surfaces loop - then finish with pizza courtesy of our local friends at Fairlight Cycles, beer from Pretty Decent Beer Co.

OTE will once again bring their yummy energy bars and drinks to fuel riders and Heales Bikes (of Highams Park) will be helping out with any 'mechanicals' you might have with technical support at the midway stop.

We are proud that North London Dirt is an event that welcomes EVERYONE.
One of the reasons we both live in London is because of the diverse community that surrounds us. We want to see this inspiring mix of people reflected in the riders we see out on the road and trails too. So, accordingly we have set aside ring-fenced tickets for these rider groups.

St Mary's Centre, N16.
North London Dirt is again raising funds for the New St Mary's Centre in Stoke Newington N16 St Mary's is a centre that houses, amongst other things, the Second Chance cafe, the Hackney Migrant Centre and the local food bank. Some details here: stmaryscentren16.org.

We've decided on a STRICT no-refunds policy for this event.
As it's a fundraiser, we'd hope that people not making it on the day will be happy to sit back and feel good about making a donation either way... leaving that money as a donation for the centre. If you can't make the event, every penny of your ticket price will go to the community centre.

Right, bike stuff!
You should ride a bike with tyres suitable off-road riding - bearing in mind you'd be pushing it a bit with slick narrow tyres on some of the mud/dirt/whatever. We were happiest on over 32mm gravel or 'cross tyres with a bit of tread.

You will need to be totally self-supported, riding with everything you need to finish a ride of this length. We'd suggest carrying two spare tubes and a regular tool kit. All riders must wear a helmet - POC are our personal choice and partner for the event.

We will send out a .gpx and .tcx file on the WEDNESDAY before the event to ticket holders, so you'll have time to load-up a GPS(there will be no signage so some kind of GPS / phone for navigation is ESSENTIAL).

Please do not share this route with riders who don't have a ticket until after the event.

DISCLAIMER!
This is the bit where we say: We, the organisers have no responsibility for riders or their bikes in any way on this event.

Good riding, good coffee, good beer and good vibes... AND you're doing your bit for charity.

See you from 6.30am on SATURDAY 9th May 2026.

Andrew and Philip

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