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Wales 500 July – FINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hi Guys,

We are nearly ready for the start of the Wales 500 for 2024 (Round 1).

The final instructions for the event are as follows:

START VENUE & CAMPING

Llandovery Rugby Club, Church Bank, Llandovery SA20 0BA

What 3 Words: ///remaking.treating.clinking

Camping is at the same location – PLEASE NOTE 5mph Speed Limit on Camp Site at all times.

TIMES

Friday 26th July

16:00 Camping opens

18:00 Signing On opens up – Numbers, GPS trackers, Paper Roadbook Holders (if requested), Yellow Vests

17:00 Evening Meal

20:30 Signing On Closed and Welcome Speech

Saturday 27th July

08:00 Breakfast

08:00 SIgning On opens

09:30 Signing On closes

09:30 Riders Briefing – All to attend, may include last minute changes to route

10:00 Rally Class start

10:30 Adventure Rally and Adventure start

18:00 Evening Meal

Sunday 28th July

08:00 Breakfast

09:30 Riders Briefing – All to attend, may include last minute changes to route

10:00 Rally Class start

10:30 Adventure Rally and Adventure start

16:00 – 18:00 Finish

DAY 1 ROUTE INFO

Rally: 257km – Fuel Range 110km – Multiple stages – timed

Adventure Rally: 244km – Fuel Range 110km – Multiple Stages –  Capped top Speed, timed

Adventure: 244km – Fuel Range 110km – Multiple Waypoints –  Capped top Speed

DAY 2 ROUTE INFO

Rally: 311km – Fuel Range 110km – Multiple stages – timed

Adventure Rally: 237km – Fuel Range 115km – Multiple Stages –  Capped top Speed, timed

Adventure: 237km – Fuel Range 115km – Multiple Waypoints –  Capped top Speed

START PROCEDURE

There is no set start order for riders in each class. Riders go at 4 per minute. If you want to ride together with friends – just turn up at the start at the same time and leave together. If necessary wait down the road for your mates to turn up then ride together.

CAMPING

You will need a CAMPING wristbands for each person camping and one for your tent / van. If you don’t have a wristband expect to be charged again by the campsite.

SPEED LIMIT ON CAMP SITE IS 5MPH

FOOD / MEALS

An evening meal on Friday and Saturday night is included in your entry fee along with a breakfast on Saturday and Sunday am

You will need a wristband to be served food. Guests will need a wristband as well.

YELLOW HI-VIZ VESTS – Compulsary for all riders – NO VEST NO RIDE

DIGITAL APP DOWNLOAD

The digital app can be downloaded from: https://rallymoto.co.uk/app_3_0_5/

Password is: V305 (Capital V)

Passwords for roadbooks will be available at signing on. There is a sample roadbook in he app for you to test remotes etc.

GPS POWER LEAD – even if you are a digital RB set up

Order a lead from here: https://rallymoto.co.uk/product/rallymoto-gps-tracker-power-cable/

RIDER NUMBER AND GPS

Please note your Rider Number and your GPS Tracker number may not be the same

RESULTS

Rally Class: Timed stages plus penalties for missed waypoints and overspeed. Rally Class results count towards RallyMoto Cup points.

Adventure Rally Class: TImed stages with capped top speed, plus penalties for missed waypoints and overspeed.

Adventure Rally Class: Penalties for missed waypoints and overspeed.

Waypoint Penalty = 3 Points / 3 minutes per infringement

Speed Penalties

Speed Penalty Set up in GPS System for 2024.

Overspeed in zone

Penalty Points

Example

50km/h Speed Zone

up to 53km/h

0 points

per Ping

3km/h

1

per Ping

53 – up to 55km/h

1 point (60 seconds)

per Ping

5km/h

2

per Ping

55 – up to 60km/h

2 points (120 seconds)

per Ping

10km/h

5

per Ping

60 – up to 65km/h

5 points (300 seconds)

per Ping

15km/h

10

per Ping

65 – up to 70km/h

10 points (600 seconds)

per Ping

20km/h +

15

per Ping

70km/h plus

15 points (900 seconds)

per Ping

1 penalty point = 1 minute added to time in Rally and Adventure Rally Class

CLOTHING AND KIT

Please wear appropriate all weather clothing, carry waterproofs, we still ride if it is raining.

Enduro Style boots

Be self sufficient, carry appropriate tools for your bike. Carry a first aid kit.

WATER – make sure you carry water and snacks in case of emergency.

And above all, have a great time.

3 – 2 – 1 Goooo!!!!!!

Burt and the RallyMoto Team