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We will keep you up to date with the latest news and happens at RallyMoto – the latest posts will always be here for you listed in chronological order – so you can catch up on events and activities fast.
Pandemic Rally Challenge Test and Track Day – What we’ve Learned and What We’ve Missed!
After months of preparation and planning, rewriting of routes and a bunch of recce rides, in the last week of April we were finally ready to invite a handful of RallyMoto riders to come and test ride the Pandemic Rally Challenge and give us their feedback. These...
Ice Breaker Mission Accomplished – The Solo Rider on a Single and His Journey to 100k miles.
In recognition of what we at RallyMoto consider a historical moment for our club, we decided to contact Hampshire based member Ian, the first rider to complete all three of his chosen routes of the Ice Breaker Challenge. Now as we do commend Ian's efforts, we...
Back on the Bikes and Breaking the Ice
As soon as the green light was given for recreational riding we saw a huge number of members getting straight back out there riding their chosen routes for the Ice Breaker Challenge... And what a beautiful sight it has been.It's been a slow and tricky start to the...
Thought this Pandemic was Tough Enough? Think Again…
RallyMoto members should be very concerned by the thought of RallyMoto mastermind Burt Hughes being locked down in his office for so long… rather than driving and riding all over the country recceing and running rallies, he’s been planning and scheming, exploring...
Latest Word on the 500s
Don't worry, we've been just as eager as you guys have been to get feedback for dates on the 500s so we can start preparing, so it's with a great relief we can say this is the latest news and more than 95% likely to happen. Please note that the Isle of Man 500...
Getting Ready to Break the Ice Again.
New Icebreaker Challenge Deadline: May 14We understand the frustration of receiving your Icebreaker Challenge roadbooks in December, only to then be told to stay at home for the foreseeable future! All participants in the Ice Breaker Challenge are to use their own...
Stir Crazy is Back
As the lock down continues we thought we would bring back the Stir crazy desktop navigation series to keep up your skill levels. During the first lock down many of you got to grips with reading the roadbook and understanding the concept of roadbook navigation and...
Experience the Joys of Riding in Kielder Forest and Get Adventure Rally Ready all in One Weekend…
The perfect terrain for off road adventure riding isn't exactly abundant in the UK. Kielder Forest however, offers over 600kms of hard packed dirt tracks and gravel roads throughout six forest areas. It's an adventure rider's dream and is available exclusively to...
Looking Back at the Highlights of 2020
Here at RallyMoto we are all about challenges, and hasn’t 2020 been just that! Regardless of this year being considered one that most would rather forget, there are plenty of memories which give us great pleasure to reflect on. Here are some of our top highlights...
Boxing Clever – Riding Through Restrictions
We've almost lost count of how many events we've had to cancel, postpone or reschedule this year. On one occasion the event finished on the Sunday mere hours before the area went into lockdown on the Monday. We've had luck with some, but not with many others. The...
The Reality of Route Recces
Here at RallyMoto we pride ourselves on bringing our riders some of the best riding routes in the UK. The network of scenic backroads, windy lanes, stunning singletrack, forestry roads and beautiful byways are plentiful, but there's a lot more to route planning than...
The RallyMoto Roadbook Holder gets an Upgrade
For those who wish to join one our events but don't have their own roadbook holder set up, we can provide one of our custom built Rallymoto roadbook holders to get you started. Alternatively, these are available to purchase through our online shop, should you wish to...
Return of the RallyMoto Stir Crazy Challenge
After the popularity of the Stir Crazy Rally we have brought back the popular desktop navigation challenge for Lock Down 2 !! Riders say the original desktop challenge really helped them understand the roadbook and it certainly helped when they did an event for real....
Adventure Rally School – A Weekend to Welcome New Members to the Wonderful World of Roadbook Navigation
Who said you can’t teach old dogs new tricks? Well they weren’t exactly old dogs. They were a group of 20 or so riders of all backgrounds and experience who decided to succumb to their curiosities and dispel the myth that Roadbook Navigation is a dark art reserved for...
The RallyMoto Recovery Vehicle – An Introduction to the Truck you Never Want to Meet
THE TRUCK OF SHAMEOnly joking!... there's no shame in needing to be recovered. Anything can happen when out on an Adventure Rally and we want to assure you that in such instances we have got your back. You may have seen the big orange taxi stationed along the route...
Tales from the Tail End – Mike the Marshal on Riding up the Rear
I have to acknowledge the skills of the top 20 per cent of riders that participate in Rallymoto events. They roll off the start line, knowing what is expected of them and with excellent riding and navigation skills, they make rapid progress to the end. The midfield...
Destination UK – When a 12hr Roadbook Rally is only Part of the Adventure.
We acknowledge and respect the fact that many of our members travel great distances to ride our events. Often riders will incorporate a rally into a greater adventure, making the most of their time on the bike. For instance some of the riders at the latest Tour of...
Gearing up – What we Wear on an Adventure Rally
Choosing kit to keep you comfy, dry and well protected for a long stint in the saddle can be a tough task. To help you get more of an idea about gear we've gone straight to the riders who spend some serious time on their bikes in the name of reccying and marshalling...