After this Rallymaster took over and told the riders a little something about what they can expect.
Talking about bonuses:
This rallybook include over 250 bonuses that is linked to locations.
On top of this, it include 30 combo bonuses that require you to visit 2 to 4 locaitons to claim the combo.
And to top this, it has over 20 Combo Flex, basically categories of bonuses. Visit X amount of bonuses in category Statues and you get some extra points.
Fact is, you can get a LOT of extra points this way...if you manage to spot the right locations...
Once all questions were answered, it was time to end the meeting and let the participants begin the 12 hour "plan and rest" period.
First start was scheduled for 07:30.
Comes start day
Already in the early hours of the morning the, team was ready to send the riders off.
Starting time window was 07:30 to 09:30 and each rider is required to be back, ready to be scored, within no more than 72 hours.
Dave, as always in good spirit was in charge of the starting process.
Daniel was the first to leave Jönköping at 07:30 sharp but it was a nice and very relaxed situation at the start area.
Some riders are on familiar bikes that has been shipped back and forth to the US a few times...
Some ride 6 cylinder bikes
And some are happy with two cylinders.
Either way, all were happy and by 09:30 they were all on their way!
And where are they now?
Well, have a look for yourself.
Spotwalla Location Page for ET2018
Almost half of the riders are on the Spotwalla Location page.
Looks like they are going strong.
Some north, some south, some east, some west.
The mandatory rest window has now opened, they need to log 4 hours consecutive rest starting somewhere between 21:00 and 01:00 each night.
Always SAFE, because Safe is an integral part of Safe ling distance riding.
As a Rallymaster I am pleased to see that we have riders in all directions.
Now it is time to get some sleep.
Let us see what tomorrow brings.
/Benny