VOL. 56 ISSUE 12 MARCH 26, 2019 P41
Sonora Rally
Tests Out
All-Digital
Roadbook
I
CO Racing, in partnership with F2r,
recently unveiled a prototype digital
roadbook system, and the 2019 Yoko-
hama Sonora Rally provided the ideal
testing grounds for a system they hope
will help change rally racing for the bet-
ter. "This all digital roadbook intends
to demolish the need for 'homework'
and the now infamous Map Men, by
allowing organizers to load pre-marked
roadbook files onto the device in the
morning at the start of each stage,"
a release from the Sonora Rally
revealed. The rally marked the first of-
ficial trial of the new system, which ICO
owner Dave Peckham says "went off
without a hitch." The release also hints
that the FIM and ASO are "interested"
in the new system, which could poten-
tially revolutionize FIM Cross Country
Rally racing and the Dakar Rally.
The 2019 running of the Dakar
Rally back in January was riddled with
drama concerning roadbook navigation
tactics, and the use of satellite map-
ping systems (like Google Earth) that
allow teams to virtually pre-run the next
day's course ahead of time. The digital
roadbook would potentially replace
the paper roll-charts currently in use in
most rallies, but unlike the roll-charts,
which competitors receive the evening
before the stage so they have time to
review and mark them up, the digital
roadbook would be pre-marked, and
uploaded at the start of each stage. CN
Cycle For Savage
R
egistration has officially opened for the "Cycle for Savage"
mountain bike fundraiser ride to support Blake Savage in
his road to recovery. On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, the first
100 registered riders will enjoy a low-key relaxing 50-mile/
two-hour ride starting and ending at the lower parking lot of
Oakley HQ, located at One Icon, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.
Come out and join Blake Savage along with R2R for a day
of MTB riding and so much more. The ride will be divided
into two groups based on skill level, be sure to accurately
place yourself while registering online. This event is more
than a ride. Spectators and fans are welcome to come hang
out for the day and experience music, raffles and an interac-
tive gifting experience like no other. Lunch will be provided
to all registered riders by Butch's Grinders Sandwich Shop.
Fox has created some custom one-off cycling kits that you
can get online through the registration site or live at the
event. All funds collected will go directly towards Savage's
R2R Fund.
With a minimum donation of $100, cyclists will receive
registration into the ride; a swag bag full of goodies from
MedTerra, RynoPower, 100% and Hydro Flask to name a
few; a light breakfast; catered lunch; and so much more.
You'll get all this while helping out an important cause. Make
sure to get registered soon, spots will fill up fast.
For more Cycle For Savage event details or to register,
please visit www.road2recovery.com. CN
