The Deus Swank (Fast) Rally - GRAND FINALE

Sep 28, 2017

After the incredible industrial area of the Falck, the mythical parabolic curve at Monza to The Reunion and the first edition of Wildays amongst the beautiful hills of the Fornovo area, the Swank Rally celebrated with the "Gran Finale" on Sunday September 17th. It took place at the legendary Fast Cross at Arsago Seprio (Va) no less; the motorcycling temple that hosted the last unforgettable motocross show where the best supercross riders took on the best European riders. This legendary private track owned by the Saporiti family has always been considered one of the most prestigious in the world, and it closed long ago on September 17th 2000, the cut-off year for motorcycles that could take part in Swank this year and, please note, it is even taking place on the same day ... what a "coincidence"!?. The day was glorious and sunny as per tradition, confirming the legend that the day before the event it rains cats and dogs then turns beautiful, but Deus has connections in the right places… Many illustrious off-road names, motocross and rally champions (some even from abroad), as well as insiders like our friend Guido Meda (voice of the Motomondiale Moto Gp) who self-commentated at the start (he found it strange himself!) and who presented the various riders who took part in some individual rides within with the Swank Rally formula, in absolute freedom and playing by “gentlemen’s” rules, creating a final ranking that is now familiar to those who follow these Deus events. The final order: Sandro Tramelli, Adelio Lorenzin and Roberto Ungaro. For the "privileged" guests invited to the event, it was a pleasure to see old competition jerseys; glories such as Claudio Terruzzi, Renato Zocchi, Danilo Monti, Alessandro Gritti, but also Olympic athletes like Marco Aurelio Fontana and Superbike’s Argentinian Chris Cotton Russell. A special prize went to Juri and Renzo Tiozzo, father and son acrobats (really crazy) on a cross sidecar! In Benzin Veritas Photo: Marco Renieri, Marco Campelli, Francio Ferrari. This is the official ranking "Gran Finale" :

Ranking	Name	Points
1	Alessandro Tramelli	25
2	Adelio Lorenzin	18
3	Roberto Ungaro	15
4	Alessandro Citterio	12
5	Fabio Fasola	10
6	Carlo Pettinato	8
7	Larry Mussini	6
8	Maurizio Cecconi	4
9	Paolo Trezzi	2
10	Lorenzo De Angeli	1

Dopo l’incredibile area industriale delle Falck, la mitica sopraelevata dell’Autodromo di Monza a The Reunion e la prima edizione di Wildays con una navigazione tra le bellissime colline della zona di Fornovo, lo Swank Rally ha festeggiato con il “Gran Finale” domenica 17 settembre “nientepopòdimeno” che al mitico Fast Cross di Arsago Seprio, tempio che ha ospitato l’ultimo indimenticabile show di Motocross internazionale che vedeva i migliori piloti del supercross sfidare i migliori piloti europei; il mitico circuito privato della famiglia Saporiti è sempre stato considerato tra i più prestigiosi del mondo, chiuso nel lontano 17 settembre del 2000, anno limite delle moto ammesse allo Swank e nello stesso giorno... “coincidenze”!? La giornata come da tradizione è stata bellissima e soleggiata, confermando la leggenda per cui il giorno precedente alla manifestazione piovesse a dirotto, per poi volgere al bello, ma questo Deus ha più che “santi" in paradiso... Tanti i nomi illustri del fuoristrada, da campioni del motocross a quelli dei rally (alcuni arrivati anche dall’estero) ma anche addetti ai lavori come l'amico Guido Meda (voce del motomondiale Moto Gp) che si è autocommentato al via (era stranito anche lui) e che ha presentato i vari piloti che si sono cimentati in alcuni giri singoli gestiti con la formula dello Swank Rally, in assoluta libertà e con fare da “gentleman”, decretando una classifica ormai nota a chi segue questi eventi Deus, nell'ordine: Sandro Tramelli, Adelio Lorenzin e Roberto Ungaro. Per i “privilegiati” invitati alla giornata, è stato un piacere rivedere con le loro vecchie maglie da gara, glorie come Claudio Terruzzi, Renato Zocchi, Danilo Monti, Alessandro Gritti, ma anche olimpionici come Marco Aurelio Fontana, e piloti stranieri della Superbike come l’argentino Chris Cotton Russell. Premio speciale a Juri e Renzo Tiozzo, padre e figlio temerari acrobati (pazzi veri) su un sidecar da cross! In Benzin Veritas Foto: Marco Renieri, Marco Campelli, Francio Ferrari.

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Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!