But as gravel riding exploded into the mainstream, the landscape shifted. Year after year, securing permits grew harder. Authorities have tightened regulations as gravel events continue to grow in popularity, making it more challenging for us organizers to navigate the requirements.

 

After two consecutive cancellations of our Gravel Ride, the time has come: The Dirty Boar is riding into the sunset. Our Bikepacker this year was be the last organized Dirty Boar ride.

While this chapter ends, we invite you to keep the Dirty Boar spirit alive. We’re declaring the first weekend of September as the Dirty Boar Remembrance Weekend. Ride however you like, no schedule, no checkpoints, just pure gravel fun. Share your ride using #DirtyBoarRemembrance so we can all stay connected.

 

 

To everyone who joined us over the years; riders, partners and our incredible volunteers who believed in the Dirty Boar from the beginning: thank you. You made this event into something unforgettable. Now, let’s send it off right, with one last ride through the High Fens, one last toast to the dirt, and one last roar for the Boar.

Keep riding dirty,