Rampage Mobile Navigation Training 2024

 

Navigation Training for Adventure Bike & Rally bikes

Gauteng, South Africa, 14 Sept, 2024

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What is Rampage Rally Navigation Training?

Master the art of adventure riding with our Navigation Training. Learn to use mobile devices, digital roadbooks, and GPX files for precise navigation. Perfect for all skill levels, our hands-on workshops will prepare you for any terrain. Join us and ride with confidence!

Event Summary Cost Venue Itinerary Preparation Bikes Equipment Needed Skills Required Navigation Devices Registration

Training & Outride Event Info

Start Venue:  Pallet Farmstall, Rietvalleirand, Pretoria

Date:  Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Cost:  R450, Pre-registration compulsory, Limited Space

On the day – Theory & App Training:  8 am – 11 am (3 hours)

On the day – Outride: 11:00 am onwards

Route distance: Test route 8kms & Outride test route approx. 180kms

Route riding time: Approx. 4 hours

Requirements: Adventure and rally bikes with mobile phone or tablet (Android only)

Spots available:  Max 15 riders & bikes

Event organiser:  Rally Rampage, Eugene Beetge, 082 659 3035

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Event Summary

Navigate Your Adventure with Rampage Training Day!

Calling all adventure bikers and rally rookies! We’ve tailored a training day to empower you with mobile navigation skills.

All you need is your trusty Android mobile device – no other modifications required! Start with understanding and setting up GPX and roadbook apps, then take your new knowledge for a spin on our test routes.

You will start with a brief 8 km ride on tar to test your nav skills, then move onto a more challenging 180 km off-road outride to navigate.

Take the first step towards transforming your rides into unforgettable adventures with Rampage Training Day!

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Cost

As Rampage we also try and keep our costs as low as possible and within reason. The cost per rider for this event is …

R450

per rider or participant

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Itinerary

Our Rampage Training & Outride Day is designed to empower you with the skills to use your mobile device (only Android) as an effective navigation tool during your riding adventures. This comprehensive training day is divided into two sessions, with both theoretical and practical components to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Session 1: Theory and App Setup (7:30 AM for 8AM – 11 AM)

The morning session focuses on the essentials of device setup, mounting, and a comprehensive understanding of various apps. This will include:

  1. Device Setup and Mounting: We’ll guide you on how to prepare your mobile device for navigation use, including the best practices for mounting it securely to your bike.
  2. GPX Files Viewer Apps: We delve into the world of GPX files and how they contribute to successful navigation. We’ll discuss their functionality, setup, and demonstration on several popular apps, such as:
    • Locus Maps Classic (Primary App)
    • GPX File Viewer
    • OsMand Maps
  3. Digital Roadbook Apps: Learn the nuts and bolts of digital roadbook apps, their setup, and functionality. Apps we’ll cover include:
    • RBR – Roadbook Rally (Primary Interactive Roadbook App)
    • Rally Navigator (PDF Roadbooks)

During this session, we will use demo routes to provide hands-on experience with these tools and apps.

Session 2: Practical Outrides with GPX and Roadbook Files (11am to Afternoon)

In the late morning, we transition to the practical application of the skills learned in Session 1. This session will comprise of two hands-on riding experiences, catering to varying preferences and skill levels.

  • Short Outride (8 km): This short test ride within the neighborhood is the perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the use of apps and digital roadbooks.
  • Long Outride (Approximately 180 km): Starting and ending at Pallet Padstal, this ride offers a more challenging navigation experience on an open, offroad track. The terrain includes dirt roads, jeep tracks, and some single track. While the ride is not overly difficult, it provides ample opportunity to practice your newly acquired navigation skills over a longer distance.

Both rides aim to provide a practical understanding of how to use apps for navigation on your mobile device.

Join us for this Rampage Training Day and take the first step towards mastering mobile navigation for your riding adventures!

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Preparation

For your training day: Your chekclist
To make your training day as effective as possible, please ensure you have the following items ready:

 

Device & Apps

  1. An Android device (tablet or phone), securely mounted to your bike.
    Apple and iOs devices have proven difficult to setup and they do not support any of the good navigation apps we use.
  2. The following navigation apps installed.
    While you’ll choose your preferred app in the end, we recommend installing all for the training session

     

    1. GPX FILE NAV APPS
      1. Locus Maps (Classic or 4) (Used during the training)
        1. Locus 3 Classic on Google Playstore: Locus 3 Classic
        2. Locus 4 on Google Playstore: Locus 4
      2. GPX File Viewer
        1. GPX File Viewer on Google Playstore: GPX File Viewer
      3. OsMand Maps
        1. OsMand on Google Playstore: OsMand
    2. DIGITAL ROADBOOK APPS
  3. Internet access on your device for the initial file transfer the morning.
    Remember: you won’t need data during the training and ride.
  4. On the Locus App, you can pre-download the ‘South Africa Offline Map’ on the app for later offline use. This large base map download is a one-off task, best done at home with Wi-Fi.

Bike & Gear

  • A roadworthy bike.
  • Appropriate gear for the outrides after theory training.
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Bikes

We do not dictate the bike size with our training. The training is open to any reasonable offroad and road legal bike, including adventure bikes and rally bikes. The routes during training are easy enough to ride with any adventure bike. the intention is to train navigation and not technical skills.

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Equipment Needed

Android Mobile Device for Navigation

To navigate the routes of the Rampage training, participants must use a reliable Android mobile device, either a smartphone or tablet. This device will run the RBR app (or Locus Maps), providing interactive waypoints and roadbooks essential for the event.

Mount the device securely on your bike for clear visibility while riding. It is recommended to bring a backup device to ensure uninterrupted navigation throughout the event.

Personal Riding Gear & comfort

Safety and comfort are paramount during the Rampage events. Each rider must wear appropriate personal riding gear, including a high-quality helmet, protective gloves, and sturdy riding boots. Body armor or a riding jacket with built-in protection is also essential to guard against falls and impacts.

Proper riding gear not only enhances safety but also improves endurance and comfort over long distances and varied terrains.

Basic Bike Maintenance Tools

Participants should carry basic bike maintenance tools to handle any minor repairs or adjustments during the rally. Essential tools include a multi-tool, tire repair kit, air pump, spare tubes or tire plugs, and a set of wrenches.

Being prepared with these tools ensures you can quickly address common issues like punctures, loose bolts, or chain adjustments, allowing you to stay on track and enjoy the rally without significant delays.

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Skills Required

Good riding fitness and general health for daily distances over 100 km.

Endurance and perseverance with a spirit to learn more and challenge yourself.

Basic navigation understanding and skills realising you are attending to learn more.

Good spirit and attitude towards learning.

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Event Registration

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