Invitation to International Rally Sweden Skåne Rundt
August 19th – 20th, 2006
Skåne Rundt is an annual international rally for riders and passengers on motorcycles made no later than 31st December 1945. The rally contains activity stages for both riders and passengers. The route covers about 550 km around the province of Skåne. After the start in Helsingborg we first ride to Knutstorp, then northwards and thereafter heading east across the northern part of the province to the lunch brake in Broby. From there we continue southwards along the coast via Simrishamn to Ystad, where we will spend the night. On Sunday morning we start by following the southernmost coastal road westwards to Smygehamn, and we then head north on minor roads to the lunch stop at “Kalle på Spången” in Ljungbyhed. After lunch we ride the final stage to the finish, which is at Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens (Fredriksdals Friluftmuseum) in Helsingborg. The prize-giving ceremony will also take place there and will round off the rally. As in previous years, the Skåne Rundt rally will cover approximately the same roads as the pioneers did in 1912. We offer nearly the same feature this year except that the Saturday’s total distance is shortened from earlier years, we will ride through Skåne clock-wise, and the overnight accommodation will be at Hotel Ystads Saltsjöbad in the town of Ystad, which is a hotel with the capacity and high standard that we are keen to offer all participants.
NB! Smoking is completely prohibited inside the hotel. A fine of SEK 1000 is payable if this is not complied with.
About 60 people are involved in running the rally as it takes place. They will be at checkpoints along the route, in break-down vehicles and at our reception desk.
The rally organizer is Motorcykelhistoriska Klubben Syd, MCHK Syd.
(The southern section of the Swedish Historic Motorcycle Club)
Postal address: Skåne Rundt Sven Sering Tessins väg 17A S-217 58 MALMOE
SWEDEN
Route description and signposting
In certain sections where navigation can be difficult, for example in road junctions, roundabouts or in urban areas and also through the “time-sectors”, the navigation will be aided by signs displaying the symbols below:
▲ Go straight on
■ Turn left
● Turn right
The signs will be square (30x30 cm) with a white background, and the symbol is black in the centre of the sign. The signs will be placed about 50 cm above the ground and about 75-100 m before the location that the sign refers to. The road book will also state where on the route these signs will be placed.
During timed stages with selected average speed, the speedometer must be covered. If not, this stage will not be approved and the participant will be awarded the maximum number of penalty points for the stage.
Rules and regulations
Vehicles must fulfil the legal requirements that apply to riding on public roads in each participant’s home country. Riders are responsible for ensuring that their passengers adhere to legal requirements. Participating motorcycles must have valid road insurance during the rally. Riders must have valid driving licenses (for riding a motorcycle) and insurance documents with them during the rally.
In accordance with Swedish legislation, riders and passengers must wear approved helmets when riding their motorcycles.
Participants (both riders and passengers) are not permitted to wear “antique” helmets when riding their motorcycles.
Application.
Fill in and send us the application form enclosed. The rally management team must have received the applications not later than 15/06/2006. Applications will be registered in the order in which we receive them. We will consequently send you confirmation of your application. Applications are to refer to riders and passengers with motorcycles manufactured before 31st December 1945. Motorcycles must be registered and insured according to legal requirements in the participant’s home country. These documents must be presented during the inspection before the start.
Classes
A: Antique motorcycle, made between 1st Jan. 1871 and 31st Dec. 1904 B: Veteran motorcycle, made between 1st Jan. 1905 and 31st Dec. 1918 C: Vintage motorcycle, made between 1st Jan. 1919 and 31st Dec. 1930 D: Post-Vintage motorcycle, made between 1st Jan. 1931 and 31st Dec. 1945 P: Passengers
Team competition
The rally includes a team competition for club teams and marque teams. Each team consists of three participants. Participants can only be members of one of the above teams. Participation in the team competition, the names of team members and the team captain must be reported to the rally management team no later than one hour before the first start. The team captain is responsible for taking care of any perpetual challenge prizes awarded and ensuring that they are returned to the rally management in good time before the next rally.
Liability
The rally management team cannot be held liable for injury, loss or damage that may affect participants or participants’ property in connection with participation in the Skåne Rundt Rally or for damage/injury caused by a participant that may affect a third part. The rally management cannot be held liable for loss of or damage to transported luggage.
Participants consent to their names and addresses being stored and used according to the Swedish Personal Data Act (PUL), and that results and photographs are published in the press and on the club’s websites: www.mchksyd.com and on www.mchk.org .
Entry fee
The entry fee is SEK 1500 per rider and SEK 1500 per passenger. Riders/passengers under the age of 21 pay a discounted fee of SEK 900 instead.
Cancellation after 30th July 2006 entitles you to pay the hotel reservation cost which is 900 SEK. The fee includes: breakfast, lunch, coffee, the joint dinner and accommodation on the Saturday night, and breakfast, coffee and lunch on the Sunday. Transport of luggage to and from the hotel in Ystad and technical service from our break-down vehicles that follow the rally route are also included. Spare parts, oils and fuel cost extra. When you have received the confirmation, please pay the entry fee via Euro giro. Payment can also be made via bank.
Entry fee must be submitted no later than 15th July 2006.
Please use the “administration number” and the driver’s sure name in all kind of contacts with us.
Start folder
This contains a rider number to attach to your motorcycle, a start card for riders and one for passengers for day one, a road book and meal coupons for both days.
Riding in the rally
The assistance allowed consists of the documents contained in your start folder that you obtain from the rally reception desk on arrival at the start. Onboard computers or similar equipment such as electronic or mechanical meters that are not part of the motorcycle’s original equipment are not permitted. We expect fair play and honesty from participants so that we avoid having to disqualify anyone. The start folder contains a detailed road book. The distances stated in the road book are approximate. The start and finish locations for timed stages are shown clearly. Passing check-points may also be included along the route.
The following prizes will be awarded
MC-Nytt “Skåne Rundt Trophy” (perpetual challenge prize) for the overall winner irrespective of class, as well as prizes for those in first, second and third places in all five classes. The following perpetual challenge prizes will also be awarded: Rudolv Jönssons Husqvarna Cup, Rudolv Jönssons Suecia Cup, Stig Bramells Marque Prize, the German Prize, the Italian Prize, the Military Cup and the Lady's Prize. Perpetual challenge prizes won by participants from other countries will remain with the Skåne Rundt management team. If two participants gain the same number of points, the participant with the older of the two motorcycles will win.
Start and finish
The start on Saturday and finish on Sunday will take place at “Fredriksdals Friluftsmuseum” (Fredriksdal open air museum) in Helsingborg.
Times
Fredriksdal, Helsingborg Friday 18 August, the rally reception desk will be open 15.00-20.00 and will allocate parking spaces.
Saturday 19 August, the rally reception desk will be open 06.30-09.00. The first rider will depart at 08.00.
Hotel Ystads Saltsjöbad, Ystad Saturday 19 August, Joint dinner at 20.00 Sunday 20 August, breakfast at 07.00 The first rider will depart at 08.00 (NB! Cold start within 30 seconds!)
Fredriksdal, Helsingborg Sunday 20 August, 1st finisher is expected at about 14.30. Prize giving ceremony at about 16.30.
Rally stages and penalty points for riders
Saturday 19/8: Timed stage (-s) with established average speed and questions on motorcycle history. Sunday 20/8: Cold start within 30 seconds, timed stage (-s) with established average speed and questions on motorcycle history. Penalty points: 1 point deducted for every whole minute that differs from the ideal time (max. 10 penalty points per stage), 1 point per incorrectly answered question. 3 points for failed cold start within 30 seconds. 3 points for help from the rally-break-down vehicles.
Rally stages, passengers
Penalty points: 1 point per incorrectly answered question.
Roads
Most of the rally is ridden on tarmac roads, but some gravel roads may also be included.
Read the latest news about Skåne Rundt on the MCHK Syd website: www.mchksyd.com
