About Rallymoto
A motorcycle club that is focused on taking adventure & rallying forwards in the UK.
The club was started in 2011 as a way to promote motorcycle rallying in the UK and provide a platform for like minded riders. We are affiliated to the ACU and the club is a registered events promoter.
The 500’s
A real adventure rally navigation series, consisting of three events for adventure riders and “Big Bikes”. The Kielder 500, Wales 500 and IOM 500 from a series of adventure rally events that together form the Adventure Spec Challenge.
All the 500’s are 100% roadbook adventure rallies that are judged on navigation skill over a two day course of 500km’s or more.
A true adventure for adventure bikes and adventure bike riders.
Estrela 2000
A fantastic 5 day roadbook adventure rally starting in Spain and heading into the heart of Portugal. A great event that mixes an adventure rally with a tour. You will visit the undiscovered parts of Portugal using back roads and trails – whilst accommodation is four star luxury.
Organised and run by RallyMoto and our partners Portugal OffRoad.
Adventure Cannonball Ride Outs
A series of fun roadbook events for members aimed at getting riders into road book navigation. These events are run by members around the UK and RallyMoto is able to provide some “Get you going” roadbook holders to help riders get a feel for roadbook navigation and rallying.
RallyMoto was also instrumental in bringing bikes back to the BAJA GB event in 2015 and 2016 with cars and bikes running in the same event – just like an international rally event. In 2016 RallyMoto also ran a roadbook option for the bikes.
RallyMoto is looking to do more events in the UK.
RallyMoto is at the forefront of promoting roadbook navigational events and rallies both in the UK. The club ran the first “proper” roadbook rally, Pikes Peak for 26 years in the UK, with full GPS tracking for competitors and a speed penalty system.
RallyMoto runs roadbook training and practice days in the UK, affectionately called “Roadbook Capers” to help grow and support the sport. Any member can take part in these one day “fun” events and learn about roadbook nagivation in a friendly and sociable environment.
founder of RallyMoto
About Robert Hughes
Robert Hughes founded RallyMoto in 2011 with the Big Bike Rally Challenge which morphed into the All Terrain Rally Challenge we see today.
Robert, or Burt as many know him, is an ACU Clerk of the Course and registered Forestry Safety Officer along with being an ACU Off Road Coach. He is also an advanced motorcyclist and has owned over 100 motorcycles – so far.
He has been an off road rider for most of his life, starting at the age of 13 and has completed in the Big Bike Rally Challenge, ATRC, several Spanish and Portuguese roadbook rallies, the Merzouga Rally in Morocco. He has toured Europe extensively, has been to Morocco 7 times and been part of a team to set up luxury motorcycle tours in 2006.
He is the driving force behind RallyMoto and passionate about roadbook rallying and navigation.
“We need to bring the sport of rallying to the UK, and the club is the ideal platform to grow, train and develop riders that want to go on to European and International events”
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 provide an “adventure roadbook holder” to each rider. This has to returned after the event.
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.
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