THE EVENT - included
Payment of the entry fee gives you access to the bike storage and the event’s GPS tracks. Fuel is not included – see note on Fuel
3rd – 6th November 2017
(4 days riding)
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“The event is not timed…all you have to do is finish!”
4 Days of Extreme Riding
5 Nights of Luxury 5 Star Accommodation
Monchique,
Algarve, Portugal
After the great success in 2016, which caught a lot of people out, MadRon is definitely on its way to becoming an annual pilgrimage for the Extreme rider. MadRon is a GPS based “Hard Enduro” around the forests and secret spots in the mountains above the Algarve. It’s a proper test of skill and suited to the lighter enduro bikes.
“you may lose your sense of humour after a long day of 5-8 hours, but that’s the way its designed”
We Transport your bikes from UK to Portugal.
Each morning your GPS is returned to you with that day’s routes
You leave when you are ready either in a small group or alone, it’s your choice. Static and riding marshals will monitor areas and offer some help and encouragement, then sweepers will close the track after the last rider has passed through.
Routes designed with 2 strokes in mind.
£ 885.00 – £ 795.00*
- The Event
- Bike Transport from the UK (and back).
- Luxury accommodation
*early bird price
We Transport your bikes from UK to Portugal.
MadRon 2016 Magazine Feature
ROCKS, SWEAT & LUXURY
We have secured a deal with the Macdonald Monchique. So now you have 5 star luxury accommodation right on the doorstep added to the MadRon experience.
Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa is the only resort in this undiscovered area of rural Portugal that combines 5-star hospitality and modern design with unspoilt surroundings and breathtaking views of the rolling mountains and coast.
Featuring beautifully appointed suites, an indulgent spa, high-end dining options and a wealth of activities available both in the resort and nearby, this idyllic retreat enjoys an enviable location in the ever sunny mountainous woodlands in the western Algarve.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, an action-packed adventure holiday or a lavish family break, you’ll discover something special at this charming resort.
The Serra de Monchique (Monchique Range) is a chain of mountains in the western part of the Algarve and is the southwesternmost mountain range of the Iberian Peninsula. The chain’s highest point is the peak of Fóia, at 902 meters. Picota is another notable peak at 774 meters. It is covered in forest but many parts of the range are intensively cultivated and have been transformed into eucalyptus, pine and acacia plantations all detrimental to the native forest cover.
GPS DEVICES:
Compatible gps devices are those that operate to a specific standard that we can easily upload the routes to.
There are not enough track tapes (markers) to navigate the routes therefore you must bring your own GPS. Please clear the memory beforehand as it will be deleted. As soon as you arrive please hand over your GPS to us for the initial days track. When you return in the evenings your GPS must be handed in for the next days route.
Colorado Series: Colorado 300, Colorado 400c, Colorado 400i, Dakota Series: Dakota 10, Dakota 20 eTrex Series: eTrex 10, eTrex 20, eTrex 30, eTrex 30x, Foretrex Series: Foretrex 101, Foretrex 201, Foretrex 301, Foretrex 401 GPS Series: GPS 60 GPSMap Series: GPSMap 60, GPSMap 60 C, GPSMap 60 CSX, GPSMap 60 CX Montana Series: Montana 600, Montana 650, Montana 650 T Nüvi Series: Nüvi 500, Nüvi 550 Oregon Series: Oregon 200, Oregon 300, Oregon 400 C, Oregon 400 i, Oregon 450, Oregon 450 T, Oregon 550, Oregon 550 T, Oregon 600 Rino Series: Rino 520, Rino 530, Rino 610, Rino 650, Rino 520 HCX, Rino 530 HCX, Rino 655 T Zumo Series: Zumo 220, Zumo 340LM, Zumo 550, Zumo 590LM, Zumo 660, Zumo 665
Colorado 400t
eTrex Legend C, eTrex Legend CX, eTrex Legend H, eTrex Legend HCX
eTrex Summit HCSave
eTrex Venture CX, eTrex Venture HC
eTrex Vista C, eTrex Vista CX, eTrex Vista H, eTrex Vista HCX
GPSMap 62, GPSMap 62 S, GPSMap 62 SC, GPSMap 62 ST
GPSMap 62 STC, GPSMap 64 S, GPSMap 64ST
GPSMap 76 C, GPSMap 76 CS, GPSMap 76 CSX, GPSMap 76 CX
GPSMap 78, GPSMap 78 S, GPSMap 78 SC
GPSMap 276 C, GPSMap 376 C, GPSMap 378, GPSMap 478
NEED TO KNOW:
Working lights: There is always a chance you will arrive home in the dark. We also suggest you carry/fit a head torch.
Fully Road Legal: Your bike should be fully UK road legal. Documents should be kept with the bike at all times.
Tools: Please carry a tool kit for your bike.
Mobile phone: At least capable of international calls. A smartphone with Google maps of the area pre-downloaded could save your bacon if you get lost or need an alternative route home as many of the tracks, only meters from where we ride, are actually part of the road network. Google maps will actually navigate you out from the deepest forests.
Tyres: Tyres with large tread, such as Mitas 754 are proven to be NOT your best option. The terrain is not muddy, but has a lot of grit instead, this generally gives a lot of grip especially when wet, so a medium/soft rear with regular FIM tread such as a Mitas EF07 single green is the way forward. One set of tyres will generally hang on for the three and a bit days.
Mousses: With a lot of large sharp sticks in the ground. Unless you are carrying ALL the equipment to change a tube, Mousses really should be used. You are at best, a horrible push away from the nearest road.
Bike Protection:
- Sump protection is most definitely required.
- Exposed linkage protection is highly recommended.
- Clutch/stator cover protection is advised.
- Hand Guards are definitely essential (wrap-arounds if you’re a serial crasher)
- Disc Guards optional. Bent disc are rare but do happen.
Fuel: Routes are based upon a standard 2T fuel tank with a range of 50 miles, we try to use existing fuel stations where possible, so you will need to carry Euros and some 2 stroke oil. At other times we use a remote fuel point, usually a van at the end of one of the gps sections. In this instance we will provide the fuel containers and monitor your use and either keep a float or reclaim the cash at the end of the day ( no money no fuel ).
GPS and GPS Mount: See GPS section.
THE TEAM:
Julian Rapp
Big Stick
Main organiser of the MadRon and wielder of the big stick, keeper of the GPS files and provider of fresh batteries, wheel bearings and brake pads. Integrates ground based track scouting with the scouring of google maps which results in some treasured finds...and a lot of dead end ravines. Runs RappRacing UK organisers of logistics, mechanical support, enduro holidays, tours and events. A Romaniacs finisher in 2014 despite shearing off his gear leaver.
Rode 2017 Six days crazy job in Bulgaria
Now rides 250exc & 250excf
Danny Tuta
The other Big Stick
Joint organiser, steady hand, fixer and face of MadRon. Owns probably the coolest rustoration beetle ever and is king of the standup wheelie. He is a stylish and physical rider with fast developing extreme skills. Slightly too quick for himself on occasions and can destroy a bike, his kit, his phone, a gps and himself in seconds.
Likes to demonstrate the "surprise overhead pivot turn".
Now rides 300exc and 530exc
Katie Rapp (Boot Camp)
Organisation
Event Admin and law enforcement. Probably the toughest gig for the 4 days of the event. She rides a KTM 125 exc like a yoof and only crashes on the really easy stuff. Recently also acquired a 250 freeride. Her world falls apart without a Mitas EF07 on the rear, a Metzeler 6 day on the front and a Cadbury’s Freddo in her backpack.
Julian "Jodok" Heer
The go to guy for destruction.
Our very favourite Canadian/Swiss Firefighting Arborist. A valuable, loyal, hardworking member of the team who never quite made it back home to Canada after riding Romaniacs 2016.
Likes to bring a big hammer to the party with a Beta 430. Although in 2017 is saddled with a 250sxf.
Very funny and prone to an angry outburst or two.
After realising he was turning Portuguese 2016 went home, but like a feral tomcat has left various items of clothing for us to remember him by.
Jodok is back for more track prep in MadRon 2017
Max Allen
X-Dept (extreme track scouting and lunch testing)
Eats lots of lunch, rides a 450exc, loves his MK1 capri.
Used to own two planks of wood and six nails that now make up one of the MadRon bridges. Alas the bridge, probably due to the lack of nails, can now be viewed in bits and gently decomposing in the bottom of a ravine near Cansino.
If Max ever mentions "I have a new track to show you" you need to think long and hard about your current mental and physical resources because it will probably not be very "tracky". This flagrant attitude to peril has lead to a good percentage of our hardest tracks in 2016.
Adam Keil
The Transport guy....and general tester.
Renowned user of the Hereford/Creole patois, Adam is ATK Transport. He organises your bikes to be at the MadRon. A late comer to the team once we‘d outgrown our previous transport facility. He’s a great rider and weilds an exc300. He has competed in ’16 Sea to Sky and is a great benchmark to gauge if a section is remotely do-able.
LATEST INSTRUCTION (18/10/17):
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BY CONTINUING WITH THE ENTRY YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING:
In consideration of my (the participant) being permitted to utilise the training, practice, event facility and routes organised by Julian Rapp, I agree to save harmless and keep indemnified Julian Rapp, his Officials, Servants and Representatives or Agents, the Landowner and other persons using this facility, from and against all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands in respect to death or of bodily injury to or damage to the property of myself howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my participating in Training/practice/event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of the said bodies or persons, their Officials, Servants, Representatives or Agents.
I understand that should I at the time of this event be suffering from any disability or condition whether permanent, temporary or otherwise which is likely to affect prejudicially my control of the vehicle, and/or represent a danger to myself or other persons, I may not take part.
Neither party shall be liable in damages or have the right to terminate this agreement for any delay or default in performing here-under if such delay or default is caused by conditions beyond its control including but not limited to acts of God, government restrictions (including the denial or cancellation of any export of other necessary license), wars, insurrections and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party whose performance is affected (including mechanical, electronic, or communications failure).
RACE/TRANSPORT/ACCOMMODATION from £795
(£795 if booked before June 30th / or as part of the bring a buddy discount)
Entries Close on the 30th September 2016 / all balances to be paid by 30th September
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