BRIEFING - 2022

Friday 29th : arrival to camp from 5:30pm

Day 1: Riders summoned for basic training

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Despatch Rider Training will include off-road techniques, combat skills, and friendly grass-racing. We hope to see another diverse array of bikes this year and are pleased to offer a good range of skills and activities for participants to attempt. Courses and terrain will offer something for all skill levels from beginner through to expert. will be the new format for the first day will have a relaxed feel allowing riders to enjoy the ambiance and adjust to the surroundings for the weekend ahead. 

The day will also include a large ‘show and shine’ event for external participants with proceeds going to charity. The evening program will include live music, Food, and Local brewery-provided beverages.

·     The Ammo Dash - Styled against the iconic format of jousting, riders will gather at opposite ends of a straight course. You will receive 3 runs in which you will attempt to gather ammunition, medical, and rations. The centre point of the course will act as the finish line and riders will receive their win for crossing the central finishing line.

·     The Covert Corridor - This is to test skill, control, and technique. The course will see riders  follow, including coasting or pushing their machine through a stealth section, any noise will alert the guards. Riders will score points for successfully crossing this section in silence. 

Summary:

• Cruise for Calm classic bike and car show 

• Trials display

• Attend the off-road rider training. (Bikes Supplied)

• Tackle the motorcycle trial course. (Bikes Supplied) 

• Complete a host of lawn games and challenges

• Compete in the head to head Despatch rider "Ammo Dash & Covert Corridor" events

• Food, Music, Campout

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Day 2: Checkpoints & Challenges

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The much-loved wartime themed checkpoints & challenges return. Participants are sent out into the field, armed with maps and log-books to test your skills as a Despatch rider. Collect points as you successfully complete each task out in the field across the Hampshire & Dorset.

·     Control Course 

·     Off-Road Stage

·     Intelligence Intuition

·     Phone-box Reconnaissance Mission

Summary:

• Test your intuition under scrutiny

• Navigate the off-road course "Gauntlet"

• Tackle the motorcycle control course

• Gather hidden Info across Dorset following your Serviceman’s map

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Day 3: Ride-in, and motorcycle demo rides

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Catch-up with your fellow comrades back at Despatch Rally HQ. The full congregation returns on site for an opportunity to socialize and celebrate.  You will then have a chance to try some off-road skills courses and demo new bikes both on and off-road. A celebratory ride in for both Royal Enfield and Moto Guzzi will mark their anniversaries. Results will be issued and an award ceremony & raffle will round off the weekend 

Summary:

• 100 Year anniversary ride in Moto Guzzi

• 120 Year anniversary ride in Royal Enfield

• Try rides on and off-road

• Guided group ride-outs

• Results and raffle

Saturday
 
Trials display

Attend the off-road rider training. (Bikes Supplied)
 
Tackle the motorcycle trial course. (Bikes Supplied)
 
Compete in the head to head Despatch rider
"Ammo Dash & Covert Corridor" events
 
Food, Music, Campout
 

Sunday
 
Test your observational skills
 
Navigate the off-road course "Gauntlet of Glory"
 
Tackle the motorcycle control course
 
Gather hidden Info across Dorset following your Serviceman’s map
 
 
 
Monday
 
Try rides on and off-road
 
guided group ride-outs

Results and raffle
 
 

Only the most skilled bikers could become Despatch riders...
You will be scored on your performance and winners will be chosen at the end of the event.

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They also looked devastatingly dashing whilst in the line of duty...
You have the chance to score points for military attire, or attending on a military themed motorcycle.

Despatch riders were renowned for their wild stories of adventure...

The Despatch Rally is a celebration of motorcycling freedom allowing each rider to approach the day differently. You will be provided a map but remember:

THE JOURNEY IS MORE IMPORTANT
THAN THE DESTINATION

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

08:30​

Map & Log book sign up

09:00 

Battalion Ride In

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum  

Bashley Cross Rd

New Milton, BH25 5SZ

09:30

Rider Briefing

09:45

Rally Commences

10:00 – 15:30

Challenges and event locations active

16:00

Riders report to HQ:

Despatch HQ

16:45

rider de-brief

17:30

Evening program begins