Celtic Rally 2024- Tartan Edition
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CELTIC RALLY – TARTAN EDITION
Celtic 12hr Rally
4th May 2024, Rally HQ - Dundee, Scotland.
This event is being organised by IBA Ireland.
The Rally Master is Chris McGaffin – Yes, he is back at it again. Past Brit Butt, European
Tour and Wolfhound Rally Master and now 3 times IBR Finisher.
It is hoped that the Celtic 12 Hr will become a peripatetic event, rotating through Wales next
year and then Ireland the following year, etc.
Riders will receive the bonus book and GPX files via email, 36 hours prior to the
start. Riders will receive details of the Rally hotel to be used for finish and awards ceremony
on payment of the entry fee.
Rally Start Dundee - 0700 hrs 4th of May 2024
Rally Finish Dundee - 1900 hrs 4th of May 2024
We are keeping this event as simple as possible – both for Rider and the Organisers. You
can book a room at the finish hotel or one nearby if you wish, but it will be your
responsibility to do so. You can stay anywhere you want on the previous evening (even at
home); the only stipulation is that you must be at the disclosed start location in Dundee at
0700 hrs on the 4th of May.
Food and drink will be up to you. We are not providing any! There will be no rally swag
either. You want a rally t shirt? Print it yourself!
Scoring will be conducted face to face. Simply hand in your score sheet and show us your
photos – either on a Mobile phone or Digital camera. There WILL be a minimum points level
to be designated a finisher.
Rally is restricted to 30 riders. Rally entry fee is £30.* - this fee is only refundable if WE cancel the event.
To enter, send an email with “Celtic Rally 2024” in the subject line and state:
Your name,
Physical mailing address,
Contact phone number
to [email protected]..
If application is successful, you will receive a PayPal Invoice, to be paid within 7 days.
Remember, this event is restricted to 30 riders. Once we hit 30, that’s it. If you want to
enter don’t delay.
Celtic Rally Rules.
1. The Motorcycle and Rider must be road legal.
2. The rally is intended to be a test of rider, machine and your route planning 1 powers. We
don’t care what machine you start or finish on. If you break down, borrow another bike
by all means, but the entire ride must be conducted on two wheels.
3. Failure to arrive at the start or finish on time will result in a “Did Not Finish” (DNF) result.
4. Auxiliary fuel systems are not necessary. However, you may carry extra fuel if you wish.
If you choose to carry extra fuel, you are responsible for your own safety. The
organisers will not examine any auxiliary fuel system or carrying container on your bike.
5. Riders are expected to always act in a sportsmanlike fashion.
6. Any attempt at cheating will result in instant disqualification and a lifetime ban for future
events.
7. Once the rally starts, riders must not receive assistance from anyone not riding in the
rally. This includes attempting to get others to take photos on your behalf. This rule does
not prevent you from asking directions from a stranger once you are in the vicinity of a
bonus location.
8. Riders are responsible for their own health and safety during the event. This includes
taking adequate rest periods. Some of the IBA Long Distance Riding Tips 2 may be
applicable.
9. In order to claim points for a location, a rider must actually ride to the location. In
addition, riders must follow any specific instructions for that location.
10. Riders must start the rally from the stated start location at the specified time. If you are
not at the start position at the specified time, you will not be permitted to start the rally,
and classified as a “Did Not Start” (DNS).
11. A score sheet will be provided to each rider. An entry must appear on this sheet for
each and every bonus you are claiming and must be presented at the scoring table. Any
Photo bonuses not shown on your scoring sheet AND your camera device will not be
awarded. If no score sheet is presented at the finish, you will be classed as a DNF.
12. Riders will be issued with a GPX file and Bonus Book by email on the 2nd of May 2024
at 1800 hours. This will be sent to the email address supplied. You must notify us by
2100 hrs on that date if you have not received it.
13. You are responsible for ensuring that you are proficient in the use, transfer of and
processing of the supplied GPX files. You should be satisfied that you can work with
GPX files before entering this event. No refunds will be given because of data
processing issue on your part.
14. You are responsible for ensuring your submitted photos comply with the requirements of
that particular location. Be disappointed of course, but do not be offended if your attempt
to claim a bonus location is turned down. The reason for doing so will be explained. The
Rally Master’s decision is final and he won’t give a %@+* if you don’t agree.
1 Garmin Basecamp, MyRouteApp, Google Maps, Via Michelin etc.
2 https://ironbutt.org/25tips.html
FAQs
Is this a Race?
No. The rally can be very competitive among the leading players but they are definitely not
races. Races depend on the use of high speed and daring; IBA rallies depend on planning
and resilience.
The Rally can be best thought of as an exercise in solving the well-known "Travelling
Salesman Problem" as solved by multi-drop van drivers every working day. You are given a
selection of possible locations to visit and photograph, scattered right across the rally's
territory and you must choose which to visit, in which order, building a points score within
the effective riding time (ERT) of the rally.
What’s this about minimum points?
A minimum points value will be set to ensure that riders must reach a certain level of
performance to be classed as a finisher. This is to protect the value of being classed a
finisher of our event – you had to reach a certain level of performance, not just roll out at
the start and roll back again with 100 miles on the clock and 50 points in the bag. The
points level will be determined by the rallymaster and published in the bonus book.
I can't ride all day long!
You don't need to. In a 12 hour rally the ERT is quite a bit less than 12 hours: you need to
stop for fuel, for food and drink, to visit bonus locations and to complete the paperwork
within the 12 hours so you might be actually riding for ten or eleven hours, in some cases
even less.
Safety is our prime concern.
Why should I enter this rally?
First and foremost because it’s fun.
Secondly because it will help you develop your skills at riding, route planning, navigation
and body management.
Thirdly you'll ride to places you'd never otherwise visit, also you'll ride roads known only to a
few.
Finally you'll meet like-minded souls and enjoy telling about the "ones that got away". Go
on, you know you want to ...
Celtic 12hr Rally
4th May 2024, Rally HQ - Dundee, Scotland.
This event is being organised by IBA Ireland.
The Rally Master is Chris McGaffin – Yes, he is back at it again. Past Brit Butt, European
Tour and Wolfhound Rally Master and now 3 times IBR Finisher.
It is hoped that the Celtic 12 Hr will become a peripatetic event, rotating through Wales next
year and then Ireland the following year, etc.
Riders will receive the bonus book and GPX files via email, 36 hours prior to the
start. Riders will receive details of the Rally hotel to be used for finish and awards ceremony
on payment of the entry fee.
Rally Start Dundee - 0700 hrs 4th of May 2024
Rally Finish Dundee - 1900 hrs 4th of May 2024
We are keeping this event as simple as possible – both for Rider and the Organisers. You
can book a room at the finish hotel or one nearby if you wish, but it will be your
responsibility to do so. You can stay anywhere you want on the previous evening (even at
home); the only stipulation is that you must be at the disclosed start location in Dundee at
0700 hrs on the 4th of May.
Food and drink will be up to you. We are not providing any! There will be no rally swag
either. You want a rally t shirt? Print it yourself!
Scoring will be conducted face to face. Simply hand in your score sheet and show us your
photos – either on a Mobile phone or Digital camera. There WILL be a minimum points level
to be designated a finisher.
Rally is restricted to 30 riders. Rally entry fee is £30.* - this fee is only refundable if WE cancel the event.
To enter, send an email with “Celtic Rally 2024” in the subject line and state:
Your name,
Physical mailing address,
Contact phone number
to [email protected]..
If application is successful, you will receive a PayPal Invoice, to be paid within 7 days.
Remember, this event is restricted to 30 riders. Once we hit 30, that’s it. If you want to
enter don’t delay.
Celtic Rally Rules.
1. The Motorcycle and Rider must be road legal.
2. The rally is intended to be a test of rider, machine and your route planning 1 powers. We
don’t care what machine you start or finish on. If you break down, borrow another bike
by all means, but the entire ride must be conducted on two wheels.
3. Failure to arrive at the start or finish on time will result in a “Did Not Finish” (DNF) result.
4. Auxiliary fuel systems are not necessary. However, you may carry extra fuel if you wish.
If you choose to carry extra fuel, you are responsible for your own safety. The
organisers will not examine any auxiliary fuel system or carrying container on your bike.
5. Riders are expected to always act in a sportsmanlike fashion.
6. Any attempt at cheating will result in instant disqualification and a lifetime ban for future
events.
7. Once the rally starts, riders must not receive assistance from anyone not riding in the
rally. This includes attempting to get others to take photos on your behalf. This rule does
not prevent you from asking directions from a stranger once you are in the vicinity of a
bonus location.
8. Riders are responsible for their own health and safety during the event. This includes
taking adequate rest periods. Some of the IBA Long Distance Riding Tips 2 may be
applicable.
9. In order to claim points for a location, a rider must actually ride to the location. In
addition, riders must follow any specific instructions for that location.
10. Riders must start the rally from the stated start location at the specified time. If you are
not at the start position at the specified time, you will not be permitted to start the rally,
and classified as a “Did Not Start” (DNS).
11. A score sheet will be provided to each rider. An entry must appear on this sheet for
each and every bonus you are claiming and must be presented at the scoring table. Any
Photo bonuses not shown on your scoring sheet AND your camera device will not be
awarded. If no score sheet is presented at the finish, you will be classed as a DNF.
12. Riders will be issued with a GPX file and Bonus Book by email on the 2nd of May 2024
at 1800 hours. This will be sent to the email address supplied. You must notify us by
2100 hrs on that date if you have not received it.
13. You are responsible for ensuring that you are proficient in the use, transfer of and
processing of the supplied GPX files. You should be satisfied that you can work with
GPX files before entering this event. No refunds will be given because of data
processing issue on your part.
14. You are responsible for ensuring your submitted photos comply with the requirements of
that particular location. Be disappointed of course, but do not be offended if your attempt
to claim a bonus location is turned down. The reason for doing so will be explained. The
Rally Master’s decision is final and he won’t give a %@+* if you don’t agree.
1 Garmin Basecamp, MyRouteApp, Google Maps, Via Michelin etc.
2 https://ironbutt.org/25tips.html
FAQs
Is this a Race?
No. The rally can be very competitive among the leading players but they are definitely not
races. Races depend on the use of high speed and daring; IBA rallies depend on planning
and resilience.
The Rally can be best thought of as an exercise in solving the well-known "Travelling
Salesman Problem" as solved by multi-drop van drivers every working day. You are given a
selection of possible locations to visit and photograph, scattered right across the rally's
territory and you must choose which to visit, in which order, building a points score within
the effective riding time (ERT) of the rally.
What’s this about minimum points?
A minimum points value will be set to ensure that riders must reach a certain level of
performance to be classed as a finisher. This is to protect the value of being classed a
finisher of our event – you had to reach a certain level of performance, not just roll out at
the start and roll back again with 100 miles on the clock and 50 points in the bag. The
points level will be determined by the rallymaster and published in the bonus book.
I can't ride all day long!
You don't need to. In a 12 hour rally the ERT is quite a bit less than 12 hours: you need to
stop for fuel, for food and drink, to visit bonus locations and to complete the paperwork
within the 12 hours so you might be actually riding for ten or eleven hours, in some cases
even less.
Safety is our prime concern.
Why should I enter this rally?
First and foremost because it’s fun.
Secondly because it will help you develop your skills at riding, route planning, navigation
and body management.
Thirdly you'll ride to places you'd never otherwise visit, also you'll ride roads known only to a
few.
Finally you'll meet like-minded souls and enjoy telling about the "ones that got away". Go
on, you know you want to ...
The Rally was originally fully subscribed, but as happens, there are now three places available.
Any interested riders:
Rally entry fee is £30.* - this fee is only refundable if WE cancel the event.
To enter, send an email with “Celtic Rally 2024” in the subject line and state:
Your name,
Physical mailing address,
Contact phone number
to [email protected]..
If application is successful, you will receive a PayPal Invoice, to be paid within 7 days.
Any interested riders:
Rally entry fee is £30.* - this fee is only refundable if WE cancel the event.
To enter, send an email with “Celtic Rally 2024” in the subject line and state:
Your name,
Physical mailing address,
Contact phone number
to [email protected]..
If application is successful, you will receive a PayPal Invoice, to be paid within 7 days.
