The Deus Swank Rally

Mar 29, 2017

It’s swank, but it’s a rally: the beauty of old motorcycles and a muddy track, the refinement of the knobbed specials, and the ignorance of the inappropriate.

A friendly challenge in four stops, the central two managed by Deus Ex Machina inside the motorcycle season best events, the opening and the gran finale managed as proper Deus events in line races, road book navigation, special enduro, though but suitable for all riders (almost). Selected machines and closed number for every stop. The spirit is that one Deus is famous for, have fun with style. It’s a championship, the first ten riders of every event get points. Prizegiving for every race, and an overall champion. The DSR is restricted to framers/vintage enduro. Knobbed tyres Specials and inappropriate only (No DTX/modern MX/modern enduro, no non-knobbed tyres). All bikes must have regular registration plate and valid insurance. Boots, gloves, helmet, chest, back and knees protections are mandatory. Vintage gear is admitted, and a vintage dress code is welcome. The entry will be restricted to a limited numbers of riders, pre-registration is mandatory; admitted riders will be confirmed via e-mail by the organization. All entry forms must be submitted by e-mail to italy@deuscustoms.com with a picture of the bike. - The first stop is a city rumble. Never tried before urban enduro. In a dismissed industrial area (*) - rally indeed - with beautiful motorcycles - very swank. “Parc ferme’” at the Deus Shop in Milano, transfer on the track along the city streets, race, and back to Deus for a party!

- Second stop at “The Reunion”, inside the Monza racetrack, a classic enduro in line race in the park, people and bikes. An ideal weekend to be spent with the Deus family. - Third stop at the “Wild Days” event. We’ll have some roadbook navigation on the hillside, from to the Varano raceway, with river ford, and dirt roads to “Il Monte”, a private area for a special track. Cheers, beers and back to the main event.

- Granfinale. Sssh, it’s a secret!

(*) MILANOSESTO - In the growing and evolving “Grande Milano”, industrial areas requalification plans are getting more and more relevant, the Falck area in Sesto San Giovanni is one of the biggest involved in the process. The MILANOSESTO project will include a new sustainable city, with the highest life quality standards. 1.400.000 square meters area where will find a place the “Città della Salute e della Ricerca” - the Health and Research City - a big urban park, commercial and residential areas for more than 10.000 people. This redevelopment will give back to the city of Sesto San Giovanni a central role. The “MILANOSESTO” project represent an ideal bridge between Sesto San Giovanni and “Grande Milano”. ---------------

E’ elegante "swank" ma è un rally: moto d’epoca e fango, la ricercatezza delle special tassellate e l’ignoranza delle inappropriate. Un campionato “amichevole” fatto di quattro tappe, con le due centrali organizzate da Deus ex Machina all’interno dei grandi appuntamenti della stagione motociclistica e quelle di apertura e chiusura gestite come eventi speciali Deus. Fettucciati, navigazione, prove speciali di enduro, impegnative ma alla portata di tutti. Moto selezionate e numero di partecipanti limitato per ogni tappa. Lo spirito è quello che contraddistingue gli eventi Deus, divertirsi con stile. La formula è quella del campionato, che prevede un punteggio assegnato ai primi dieci rider di ogni tappa, con premiazione ad ogni evento e classifica generale di tutte le quattro gare.

Il DSR è riservato esclusivamente a moto vintage, enduro e regolarità, special tassellate e inappropriate, sempre tassellate; non possono partecipare enduro o cross moderne, nè moto senza tasselli. Tutte le moto devono essere targate e con assicurazione RC valida. Casco, stivali guanti e protezioni sono obbligatorie; sono ammesse protezioni vintage, è gradito un dress code adatto al tipo di moto partecipanti. Le iscrizioni saranno ristrette ad un numero limitato di parte- cipanti, la pre-registrazione è obbligatoria e da effettuarsi via mail, a italy@deuscustoms.com allegando una foto della moto con cui si intende partecipare. L’ammissione è a discrezione esclusiva dell’organizzatore e verrà confermata via mail.

- Prima tappa prologo, in città! a Milano a fine aprile. Una esperienza mai provata prima, un’area industriale dismessa (*) – molto rally – con belle moto – molto elegante. Parco chiuso al Deus, in via Thaon di Revel 3, trasferimento al tracciato, gara e ritorno per il party di chiusura.

- Seconda tappa a “The Reunion”, all’interno dell'Autodromo di Monza, un classico fettucciato nel parco, tanto pubblico e tante moto, un weekend ideale da passare con la “famiglia Deus”.

- Terza tappa Wild Days! navigazione tra le colline, dall’autodromo di Varano, guado e sterrati verso “il Monte”, un’area privata con un tracciato speciale, birrette e ritorno. Una classica di regolarità, l’organizzazione fornirà ai piloti il percorso da interpretare liberamente per raggiungere la destinazione finale gestendo al meglio il proprio mezzo. - Granfinale. Sssh, segreto ! (*) MILANOSESTO - Nella Grande Milano che cresce, e che evolve diventano protagonisti i piani di riqualificazione di aree industriali dismesse, come quello delle ex aree Falck di Sesto San Giovanni. Il progetto MILANOSESTO prevede la realizzazione di una nuova città ecosostenibile, con elevati standard di qualità della vita. Un area di 1.400.000 metri quadri dove troveranno spazio la "Città della Salute e della Ricerca", un grande parco urbano, spazi commerciali e residenze per oltre 10.000 persone. La riqualificazione ridarà una centralità alla Città di Sesto San Giovanni. Il progetto MILANOSESTO rappresenta dunque un ponte ideale tra Sesto San Giovanni e la Grande Milano.

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Sabtu pagi, 17 Juni 2023, menjadi hari yang ditunggu-tunggu oleh 250 peserta reli sepeda motor dan 80 kontestan flat track race di Bali. Itu merupakan acara Rally & Camp Tasik Adventure keempat yang diselenggarakan oleh komunitas pecinta motor trail vintage yang lebih dari sekadar menggemari motor dual purpose era 80-90-an. Dikenal sebagai Trail Asik Adventurer, AKA… Tasik Adventure yang telah menunggu setahun untuk merencanakan dan mengerjakan nya demi tidak mengecewakan siapapun yang ikut berpartisipasi.

Coba kamu bayangkan , ada dua sisi koin berbeda pada event kali ini. Yang pertama adalah Reli. Mereka memberi nama Challenge "Tantangan", menjadikan setiap peserta sebagai "Penantang" Challenger. Jadi, di tempat parkir Sangeh Monkey Forest, sambil menikmati keteduhan pohon jati raksasa yang awet muda, 250 Penantang parkir untuk menerima kode QR untuk etape pertama rute reli. Seluruh perjalanan adalah 3 etape dengan 3 titik pemberhentian. 4 jika Anda menghitung tujuan.

Ada beberapa motor keren di sana, Honda XR, Yamaha DT, Suzuki TS, Suzuki DR, dan beberapa custom modern, motocross dan scrambler. Sekitar sepuluh atau lebih, mereka berbaris di titik start dan memulai rally dari sana. Misi setiap orang adalah menyelesaikan setiap tahap dan berhenti di 3 titik pemberhentian untuk mendapatkan kode QR untuk bagian berikutnya. Keindahan Bali selalu menjadi pendamping, saat kami terbang di sepanjang kombinasi jalan aspal, jalan pedesaan, dan jalan tanah di daerah Tabanan. Kami perlahan-lahan terbang tinggi dan semakin tinggi ke perbukitan dan pemandangan sawah dan hutan akhirnya habis, sebenarnya lebih seperti perlahan menjadi satu ketika kami sampai di tujuan. Bali Outbound Farmstay (BOF) yang juga menjadi tempat berkemah semalam. Jika Anda mengumpulkan semua kode QR Anda, Anda mendapat medali Rally sebagai bentuk penghargaan.

Sisi lain dari koin yang disebutkan sebelumnya, atau event kedua, adalah balap jalur datar (flat track). Atau dalam hal ini jalur dengan landasan yang tidak rata karena tempat mereka membangun jalur itu berada di atas tempat yang dulunya terdapat dua sawah terasering. Jadi titik start finish lebih tinggi dari jalur lurus pertama dengan penurunan pada tikungan pertama dan sedikit menanjak pada tikungan kedua. Saat kami masuk ke BOF, kami sudah bisa mendengar suara motor flat track dan sorakan penonton yang berkumpul. Kami parkir dan membuat jalur jalur seperti lebah.

Keseruan seutuhnya pada acara, disaat tingkat kesulitan tambahan dimasukkan ke dalam jadwal sore hari menarik perhatian yang sangat luar biasa. Mereka berhasil menarik sekitar delapan puluh peserta, terbagi dalam 4 kelas: Kelas Mesin Horizontal, Kelas FFA 4T Max 250cc, Kelas FFA 2T Max 250cc Flat Track, dan Kelas FFA Big Bore.

Antusiasme untuk balapan flat track sangat terasa. Kegembiraan tumbuh saat kami melewati babak penyisihan dan membangun sesuatu yang luar biasa untuk final setiap kelas. Tidak ada kata menahan, mereka hadir untuk memenangkannya. Pembalap dari setiap komunitas bersaing sengit di setiap kelas. Nama-nama seperti Maulana Sandi, Dewa Dimas, Harris Manasi Ride, Nova Rider Sing Mebekel, Ferry Rider Sing Mebekel, Bontok Giga MX, dan lain-lain tak main-main, sebagian besar dari memamerkan skill mereka tanpa mengesampingkan sportifitas dan keselamatan.

Trek dengan permukaan tanah liat merah keras yang kering memberikan tantangan. Di awal, para pembalap disuguhkan dengan bagian menurun pada tikungan pertama, setelah itu mereka memeras gas di bagian trek lurus sebelum berputar ke kiri lagi tapi kali ini menjadi bagian menanjak pada tikungan kedua. Itu memaksa mereka untuk menggabungkan keterampilan balap trek datar mereka dengan banyak teknik motocross. Pada akhirnya, semua pembalap bersenang-senang dengan debu tanah liat merah yang menutupi segalanya dan semua orang.

Saat matahari terbenam ke arah cakrawala, saudara dan sahabat motoran kami meraih pecahan cahaya terakhir untuk mendirikan tenda mereka dan dalam persiapan untuk berkemah malam. Matahari menghilang di balik Gunung Batukaru memberi semua orang pemandangan yang menakjubkan, tetapi segera menyelimuti kami dengan udara yang jauh lebih sejuk dari dataran tinggi di Baturiti Tabanan ini.

Percakapan tentang rute reli dan balapan flat track mengalir dari pintu tenda semua orang yang berkemah, yang lain membaringkan tubuh mereka yang lelah untuk mengantisipasi perjalanan keesokan harinya, perjalanan yang relatif santai ke Pantai Pasut.

Dengan begitu, acara Rally & Camp Tasik Adventure 2023 pun berakhir. Sampai bertemu lagi tahun depan, salam untuk semua penantang, pengalaman yang luar biasa.

Berikut daftar pemenang Kelas Flat Track:

Flat Rack Horizontal Engine Class Winners:
1. Chiko GTT Bali
2. Panduk Pisaga Delodan
3. Andika Monkey Brothers

Flat Rack FFA 4T Max 250cc Class Winners:
1. Nova Rider Sing Mebekel
2. Ferry Rider Sing Mebekel
3. Bontok Giga MX

Flat Rack FFA 2T Max 250cc Class Winners:
1. Sandi Maulana
2. Dewa Dita
3. Eponk Road Country

Flat Rack FFA Big Bore Class Winners:
1. Dewa Dimas
2. Haris Manasi Ride
3. Sandi Maulana

Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, was a highly anticipated day for 250 motorcycle rally participants and 80 flat track race contestants in Bali. It was the Fourth Rally & Camp Tasik Adventure event organized by a community of vintage trail motorcycle enthusiasts who love more than fanging about on their dual-purpose motorcycles from the 80s and 90s. Known as the Trail Asik Adventure Community, AKA… Tasik Adventure people had waited a year for the follow up and none were disappointed.

Just so you can get it straight in your head, there’s two very different sides to this coin. The first one was the Rally. They hung it under the banner of “Challenge”, making each partaker a “Challenger”. So, in the carpark of Sangeh Monkey Forest, which enjoys the shade of giant ageless teak trees, 250 Challengers parked up to receive the QR code for the first leg of the rally route. The entire ride was 3 stages with 3 stop points. 4 if you count the destination.

There were some amazing bikes there, Honda XR’s, Yamaha DT’s, Suzuki TS’s, Suzuki DR’s, and some custom modern motocross and scrambler bikes. In lots of ten or so, they lined up at the starting point then let them out for the event. Everyone’s mission was to complete each stage and stop at the 3 stop points to get the QR code for the next bit. Bali’s beauty was the constant companion, as we flew along a combination of asphalt roads, rural roads and dirt tracks in the Tabanan area. We slowly winded up high and higher into the hills and the views of rice fields and forests finally ran out, actually, it was more like blurred into one when we reached our destination. Bali Outbound Farmstay (BOF), which was also to be the overnight camping spot. If you collected all your QR codes you got a Rally medal as a form of appreciation.

The other side of the aforementioned coin, or second event, was the flat track. Or in this case staggered track because where they had built the track it was over a spot that had once held two rice terraces. So the Start finish straight sat higher than the return straight with a drop on the first turn and an uphill bit on the second. As we were pulling into BOF we could already hear the flat track bikes and the assembled crowd cheering. We parked up and made a bee line track side.

What an absolute corker of an event, the added degree of difficulty jammed into the afternoons schedule made for the most marvelous distraction. They’d managed to attract around eighty participants, split over 4 classes: Horizontal Engine Class, FFA 4T Max 250cc Class, Flat Track FFA 2T Max 250cc Class, and FFA Big Bore Class.

The enthusiasm for the flat track races was palpable. The excitement growing as we whittled down through the heats and building to something of a crescendo for the finals of each class. There was no holding back, they were in it to win it. Racers from each community fiercely competed in each class. Names like Maulana Sandi, Dewa Dimas, Harris Manasi Ride, Nova Rider Sing Mebekel, Ferry Rider Sing Mebekel, Bontok Giga MX, and others were letting nothing slip, flaunting their skills without compromising sportsmanship and safety. Mostly.

The track, with its dry hard red clay surface, presented challenges. Off the start, the racers were presented with a downhill section on the first turn, they hit the gas on the bottom straight before spinning left again but this time into an uphill section on the second turn. It forced them to combine their flat track racing skills with a slew of motocross techniques. In the end, all the racers had fun with the red clay dust lay across everything and everyone.

As the sun dipped towards the horizon, our compadres and accomplices grabbed the last shards of light to set up their tents in readiness for a night of camping. The sun disappeared behind Mount Batukaru affording everyone a magnificent view, but immediately enveloping us in the much cooler air of these high grounds here in Baturiti Tabanan.

Conversations about the rally route and the flat track race flowed out of the tent flaps of all those who camped others bedded their weary bodies down in anticipation for the next day's ride, a comparatively leisurely meander down to Pasut Beach.

With that, the Rally & Camp Tasik Adventure 2023 event came to an end. Until we meet again next year, greetings to all challengers, what an amazing time.

Here is the list of the days winners:

Flat Rack Horizontal Engine Class Winners:
1. Chiko GTT Bali
2. Panduk Pisaga Delodan
3. Andika Monkey Brothers

Flat Rack FFA 4T Max 250cc Class Winners:
1. Nova Rider Sing Mebekel
2. Ferry Rider Sing Mebekel
3. Bontok Giga MX

Flat Rack FFA 2T Max 250cc Class Winners:
1. Sandi Maulana
2. Dewa Dita
3. Eponk Road Country

Flat Rack FFA Big Bore Class Winners:
1. Dewa Dimas
2. Haris Manasi Ride
3. Sandi Maulana