Events

The KIELDER 500

17th & 18th May 2025

One of the most anticipated Adventure Rallies of the year! Join us as we head to our favourite forest in the UK for endless off-road riding, jaw dropping scenery, and big bike friendly forestry trails.

For 2025 we will be running two classes, a “Rally Class” with much harder navigation and a tougher roadbook and an “Adventure Rally” Class with “capped” speeds in stage and the option to shorten the route.

K500 2025 Results

For Kielder 500 Camping – follow the link above, scroll to the base of the page and book camping for an event using Dates 16 – 18 May and purchase your option.

Get ready for two days of roadbook navigation through the UK’s best adventure riding wilderness.

With a high percentage of off-road and trail riding, which is 100% suited to the “big” adventure bikes, you will be able to ride in areas of Kielder and Kershope forestry that are really off the beaten track and only authorised for motorcycle use for the Kielder 500.

It is a remote area and just what your adventure bike was made for.

The event is a two day roadbook navigation event for “Adventure Style” motorcycles, smaller bikes can enter but only in Rally Class. The roadbook is has been especially created for the event and is the same format and style as the “Adventure Rally Raids”.

Riders will be expected to navigate the course using the roadbook which will be available both in paper and digital format.

Each day comprises of a course which is in excess of 250km with a large percentage of the going being hard base gravel tracks and fire roads within the forests.

A level of self sufficiency is required as this is a remote part of the UK. Riders will be expected to carry tools and spares along with water and food for the day. There will be places for fuel and food marked on the roadbook for fuel and refreshments.

Entry Fee: £225.00

Includes: Event insurance, roadbook holder hire, two days roadbooks, full GPS tracking and support/recovery on course, results, evening meal Friday & Saturday along with a breakfast (Saturday & Sunday).

Location:

For 2025, the Kielder 500 will be based out of the Kielder Castle, in Kielder village, NE48 1ER. This location provides direct access into the Kielder Forest and is close to the beautiful Kielder Water.

The adjacent campsite, Kielder Campsite provides camping and campervan parking spaces. The site has been reserved for RallyMoto and camping can only be booked via our dedicated link.

FOOD

The entry fee includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, plus a meal on the Saturday evening. Additional places can be ordered on the entry form. Once out on the course riders will have to be self sufficient and should carry water and food. There will be a few opportunities to buy food en-route.

HOW TO ENTER

Once entries are open, click ‘enter here’ and fill out the form provided. Here you will be able to select your accommodation options, choose which format of roadbook you’ll be using (paper or digital), and select which class you will be entering in (Adventure, Adventure Rally, or Rally).
Once you have filled out the form and paid your entry, your place has been secured in the event.
PLEASE BE PATIENT in the lead up to the event. Your final instructions will be sent out via an email in the week leading up to the event. These will give you the final details including total distances, timings, app download instructions etc etc.

TWO CLASSES – ONE BIG ADVENTURE

RALLY CLASS

2025 brings some changes to the format of the 500’s. We will be running a Rally Class and an Adventure Rally Class only.

The Rally Class will involve much harder navigation, including CAP only headings and “blind tulips, as well as the usual speed zones and the new PNZ’s.

ADVENTURE RALLY CLASS

Much the same as Rally Class but with “capped” top speeds in stages and the option to ride a shorter course.

Bikes and Tyres

The “500” series of event have been specifically designed for the bigger adventure bikes and the Kielder 500 course has been created with this in mind. The course 100% suitable for dual sport tyres. The organisation team will have ridden all the course prior to the event to check its suitability.

Fuel and Range

The Kielder 500 is in a remote part of the UK and the bikes taking part will need a range of 160km (100 miles) on a single tank of fuel. Most of the big adventure bikes are capable of this. All fuel stops will be at commercial filling stations and marked on the roadbook.

Roadbook Holders

These will be available to hire from RallyMoto – please request this on your entry form.

DIGITAL ROADBOOKS

For those who choose to use the digital roadbook, you will need to ensure you have a suitable device mounted to your bars (Android tablet or large phone). For more info click here.

FAQ’s

If any riders have any questions please email [email protected] or call 0770 392 4448.

Will my new bike be OK as I don’t want to damage it?

We would consider the tracks and back roads we use to be perfect for the “Big” adventure bikes that are able to cover distance and handle light off road. The courses are designed for minimal damage to your bike. Of course we cannot guarantee everything as it is a bit of an adventure after all. We will be sure to notify you if a particular route is especially challenging and if you would be better off on off road biased tyres.

Is my bike suitable?

Our routes are tailored for adventure bikes, as often there are long distances covered and the off road sections aren’t too technical. Some of our more ‘extreme’ events can be ridden on smaller enduro and trail bikes, but overall our aim is to provide riders of big bikes a places to ride and experience what their adventure bikes are really capable of and actually made for! There are many places available for enduro riders in the UK, however routes suitable for taking big bikes off road are less common, hence why we aim to provide for this realm of riders.

Do I need to bring fuel?

No. Definitely not, the route passes commercial fuel stations and you should refuel here. Maximum distance between fuel stops is 80-100 km (50 – 60 miles). Just make sure you are fully fuelled at the start.

Do I need my own roadbook equipment?

No, RallyMoto can provide an “adventure roadbook holder” to each rider. If you need one this can be added to your order when you fill out the entry form. This has to returned after the event. For more info click here.

Do I need an accurate trip?

Yes, at this adventure level of riding we use an app on a Smart phone which is very good and it attached to the supplied roadbook holder. Details can be found here.

What if I've never Navigated using a roadbook before?

Watch our ‘Getting Started with Roadbook Navigation’ series or download the free guide to familiarise yourself with the concept. There is always plenty of support at the events and the team and fellow riders are always available to help with any questions you might have.

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