OFFROAD DAY 2 - MONDAY 18TH JULY 2011

After picking up our GPS and minitracker just before leaving Sibiu from the motorcycle security park, same place as day 1

We didn't start in Sibiu.

Our service crews can transport you and your bike to the offroad starts
You need a full tank of fuel at the offroad start.
If driving by motorcycle STOP for fuel at the waypoint "NYCOIL"
Pro, Trial and Expert classes “offroad start is at Cainenii mari” 41km from Sibiu
Hobby “offroad start is at Robesti” 47km away from Sibiu.
Approximately 60 minutes driving time from Sibiu to the offroad start.

The days event is over at the OFFROAD FINISH. (there is NO parc ferme finish, and no Liasion)
You will be asked to hand in your GPS/Minitracker and map at the OFFROAD FINISH, Please make your way back to Sibiu by motorcycle or with your service vehicle.
Service vehicles please wait for your riders at the large Motel parking area. (the offroad start, Red Bull Romaniacs 2010)
If driving the 38 Km back to Sibiu by motorcycle, we advise you to stop for fuel.
All street sections are not part of the race, our speed limit signs must be followed. We can check if you have been speeding using your GPS recording.

TANKPOINT INFORMATIONe
Sibiu to “offroad start Robesti”
47 km´s from Sibiu, (allow 60 minutes travel time)
First Hobby competitor leaves offroad start at 07:00

Offroad start to 2TP1 = 14 km´s
2TP1 to 2TP 2 = 44 km´s
2TP2 to 2TP3 = 43 km´s
2TP3 to 2TP4 = 33 km´s
2TP4 to offroad finish = 34 km´s

Total distance offroad is 168 km´s
Maximum riding time: 9:30 hrs,mins

Estimated time of first rider arrival at (SP) service point in "Voineasa " 11:00 hrs, mins.
Service vehicle travel time from riders paddock to offroad start = 1 hr
Service vehicle from offroad start to service point= 1.15 hrs.
Direct from riders paddock to the service point 2:15 hrs,mins

TRACK INFORMATION
The track is on of the most scenic and remote enduro rallye tracks to be found anywhere in mainland Europe. A rallye ride over the mountain tops and down into the valleys with climbing and downhill challenges in the forests to keep the mind alert.

Stairway to Heaven
Your going at least half way to heaven, it´s a wet and slippy stairway to get there. You think you reached the top then there is one more steep grass field to climb, then nearing the top you have to get into and through a steep forest and then another steep grass field. But if when you make it to the top, stop for a second or two, you will have climbed so high there are now mountains below you.

5 hour river (Pro, Trial, Expert)
It is a long long way up the river, it sure feels like it is going to take hours. For expert riders a big challenge and a lot of effort may be needed.

 

Red Bull Romaniacs is the Prologue

The Prolog – The extreme show of motorcycles within Sibiu's Town Center

Saturday 16th of July 2011 / Sibiu’s Town Center

The now legendary debut of the Rally presents the prolog of the Red Bull Romaniacs, wherein we have to prove our endurance, riding skills and experience in front of thousands of fans, television crews and journalists.

The stars of this sport will stand out in this extreme race within Sibiu’s town center – where artificial obstacles create an amazing motorcycle show.

The unpredictable, as well as the contestants, who amaze with their abilities in extreme conditions, will keep the audience in a breathtaking trance throughout the entire race.

In other words, the prologue of the Red Bull Romaniacs is the sum of all the ideas, experiences and the philosophies of this competition – a difficult contest, where only the best can win.

We encourage Red Bull Romaniacs fans to browse information on the site and check with the media to find out more details regarding the exact location and timing of the event.

Steve and I had two time trialled runs, Steve had a good first run with no real problems I got a bit messy at the last set of tyres. The second run for me was excellent and I ended up qualifying 8th overall. Photo is the final which you can see me on the Husaberg 2nd from the right. Unfortunately I got hit at the tyres from behind an dropped the bike overall I was happy with the prologue.

Prologue

Some photos of the prologue ... Phew!

Just finished Scruteneering

Steve and I have just finished getting all our checks done including, licence, international race licence, fares, GPS, mini tracker, survival blankets, spare spark plugs, torch, passports, compass, and a mirror. Then we took the bikes down to get checked over making sure they are fit to race end up with a short TV interview. It is very hit today 37c we are trying to hydrate up both of us drinking 6 litres of water. We then walked the prologue which raised a few eyebrows between us. Now we are just chillin' out of dome food (exrtra) salt.

Arrived in Sibiu