1. Can anyone take part in the rally? Definitely yes. However:
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AR80: The only restriction is age – min. 16 years old (under the supervision of a parent/guardian).
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AR20: 10 years old with a guardian.
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TR60: 16 years old (parental/guardian consent required).
2. Do I need to be a good runner to start? The pace of movement depends solely on the team’s preferences and navigation skills; foot stages can be completed by walking.
3. Do I need a high-quality mountain bike? Naturally, the better the equipment, the easier and more pleasant the route becomes, but you can just as well start on a trekking bike or a lower-class bicycle in general. You definitely need to be prepared for riding through forests, mud, and sand—essentially off-road terrain.
4. Is the route difficult? Does it require great effort and high fitness?
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The short AR20 route is designed for recreation and fun – no specialized equipment or extreme fitness is needed. Rather, it requires a willingness to take part in an adventure. Completing the route requires basic navigation skills.
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The long AR80 route is intended for people with better physical endurance; you will spend a dozen or even more hours on the course, and the fatigue level increases proportionally to the distance. Completing the route requires precise navigation.
5. Do I have to visit all the checkpoints on the route? No. To be classified, you must complete at least 50% of the checkpoints, including at least one checkpoint from each stage. In extreme cases, you can significantly shorten a specific discipline or nearly skip a stage. However, keep in mind that you will drop in the rankings compared to teams that cleared more points.
6. What are “przepaki” (transition zones/gear drops)? A transition zone is a place where the discipline changes—for example, the cycling stage ends and the kayaking stage begins. A gear drop (przepak) is a place where the team also has access to their own equipment previously deposited with the organizer. At the gear drop, the team can use everything they have prepared beforehand. Gear for the drop-off is left at the competition base in a designated area, and the organizer transports it to the zone and back to the base.
7. Do I need to have my own kayak? No, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided by the organizer. If competitors have their own equipment, they can use it—paddles or vests simply need to be deposited as equipment for a specific transition zone. If you want to use your own kayak, please contact the organizer in advance.
8. Do I need to have my own bike? It can be borrowed! Generally, competitors start on their own bikes. The organizer does not provide bicycles.
9. Can I skip the kayaking stage? Skipping any stage is possible—the distance from one transition zone to the next is then covered by other means—but this involves skipping several checkpoints and a drop in the general classification compared to teams completing the entire route.
Now you know everything you need to start in an adventure race! So, let’s get to work! Do you have any questions? Write to: piotr@korpus.com.pl