Information and invitation to International Rally Sweden Skåne Rundt
27 - 28 August 2005
Skåne Rundt International Rally.
An annual international rally for riders and passengers on motorcycles made no later than 31 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 northwards and thereafter across the northern part of the province to the east coast. From there we continue southwards along the coast to Ystad, where we will spend the night. On Sunday morning we start by following the southernmost coastal road westwards, 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 Fredriksdals Friluftsmuseum 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. A new feature this year is that we will ride through Skåne clock-wise, because the overnight accommodation will be at Hotel Ystad Saltsjöbad in the town of Ystad, which is a hotel with the capacity and high standard that we are keen to offer all participants. This also means that we can increase the number of participants in the rally. 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.
In certain sections where navigation can be difficult, for example in road junctions, roundabouts or in urban areas, 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 will be black in the center of the sign. The signs will be placed about 50 cm abowe 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 motorcycle´s 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 en-suring 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.
Start and finish
The start on Saturday and finish on Sunday will take place at “Fredriksdals Friluftsmuseum” (Fredriksdal’s open-air museum) in Helsingborg.
1st finisher is expected at about 14.00. Prize-giving ceremony at about 16.30.
Rally stages and penalty points for riders
Saturday 27/8: timed stage(s) with established average speed and questions on motorcycle history. Sunday 28/8: 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 rallys 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.
Classes
A: Antique motorcycle, made between 1 Jan. 1871 and 31 Dec. 1904 B: Veteran motorcycle, made between 1 Jan. 1905 and 31 Dec. 1918 C: Vintage motorcycle, made between 1 Jan. 1919 and 31 Dec. 1930 D: Post-Vintage motorcycle, made between 1 Jan. 1931 and 31 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 2004 or for damage/injury caused by a participant that may affect a third party. 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
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 con-tains a detailed rood 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 irres- pective of class, as well as prizes for those in first, second and third places in all five clas-ses. The following perpetual challenge prizes will also be awarded: Rudolv Jönsson's Husqvarna Cup, Rudolv Jönsson’s Suecia Cup, Stig Bramell’s 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 he Skåne Rundt management team.
If two participants gain the same number of points, the participant with the older of the two motorcycles will win. Skåne, the closest province to continental Europe
Entry fee
The entry fee is SEK 1400 per rider and SEK 1400 per passenger. Riders/passengers under the age of 21 pay a discounted fee of SEK 800 instead.
Cancellation after 30 July 2005 entitles you to repayment of 50% of your fee. If you are forced to cancel due to illness you will receive 90% reimbursement, irrespective of when the illness occurs.
A doctor's certificate must be submitted. 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 are extra.
The participation fee must be paid when you have received confirmation of your participation. Pay using the invoice/pay-in slip. If you pay via an Internet bank, state the start number and name of the participant in the box where you can type information message to the payee.
Participants from outside Sweden can pay in cash in Swedish kronor at the rally reception desk on arrival at the start. Alternatively you can pay via your bank, but you must state the IBAN number if you pay using this method.
Fill in and send us the application form enclosed. The rally management team must have received the applications by 15 June 2005. Applications will be registered in the order in which we receive them. We will consequently send you confirmation of your application together with an invoi-ce/pay-in slip for paying the participation fee. Participants from outside Sweden are welcome to pay in cash in Swedish kronor at the rally reception desk on arrival at the start. NB! Do not send any cheques or cash! Applications are to refer to riders and passengers with motorcycles manufactured before 31 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.
Contacts Carl Gunnar Andersson, Telephone: +46 42 33 03 14,
Motorcykelhistoriska klubben syd
