FAQ

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Supported event types

Every section of your event is based on one track, and every track is either a roadbook or a GPX trail. This allows you to create three types of Cross Country events:

• Roadbook navigation - Competitors navigate using tulips, distances, and CAP headings, just like in the Dakar Rally. This is the classic rally-raid experience.
• GPX trail navigation - Competitors follow a GPX track displayed on a map, with waypoints, speed limit zones, and more. Think of it as roadbook navigation, but visualized on a map.
• Mixed navigation - Combine roadbook and GPX trail sections within the same event.

Mix and match them however you want. Because the navigation style is set per section, you can combine them freely. Some examples:

• A different style for each class: experts ride the roadbook, and beginners or adventure riders ride a GPX trail of the same route. Each class gets its own section, and everyone races in the same event.
• A different style for each day or stage: day 1 is a GPX trail warm-up, day 2 is a full roadbook stage.
• Several roadbooks and GPX trails in one event: any number of roadbook sections and any number of GPX trail sections, in any order, for any class.

The RBR Roadbook Reader app opens each section in the correct mode automatically - competitors do not need to change any settings. In the itinerary, results and replay, each section is marked with a roadbook or GPX trail icon, so everyone can see how it was navigated.

See Event itinerary: classes, sections (tracks) explained for how classes, sections and tracks connect.

No special GPS tracking devices required — tracking is handled through participants’ Android devices.

Step-by-step guide to setting up your event:

1. Go to the My Events page and create your event.
2. Set your event dates under Event → Dates.
3. Write a compelling description highlighting what makes your event unique and why competitors should join. Add supplementary regulations if needed. How do payments and entry fees work?
4. Create your first track — either a roadbook or GPX trail. Fix any track structure errors if prompted. Tracks can be updated at any time, even after the event has started.
5. Plan the itinerary — define the journey, including classes and sections, and specify which classes navigate which sections.
   • Create one or more classes to accommodate different skill levels and/or vehicle types.
   • Create at least one section (also known as a "timed section", "selective section", "special stage", "special section" or "selective stage").
   • Assign sections to the appropriate classes.
   • Don’t have all the details yet? No problem — you can update everything later at any time.
   • Note: For events, no track PIN codes are needed. Track delivery and access are handled automatically based on your itinerary configuration and start list.
6. Test-ride your tracks and event itinerary.
7. Review and configure Penalty Rules — these can be updated at any time, and results and penalties will be instantly recalculated.
8. Set Event Visibility to "Public" (or "Unlisted") — this publishes your event on the RoadbookRally Events page for competitors to discover and join. Share the event link to attract participants. You’ll receive email notifications for each new registration.

Before and on event day:

• Review competitor registrations and update their status to "Accepted" or "Rejected".
• Accepted competitors can view their event details in the RBR Roadbook Reader app, including sections, locations, and start times. Tracks can only be opened at each competitor’s assigned start time.
• Generate or manually assign competitor numbers (under Event → Competitors).
• Generate or manually set start times for each section. Start times can be adjusted at any time (under Event → Start List).
• Event tracks can be updated at any time, even mid-event (to fix roadblocks or anything else). The RBR Roadbook Reader app automatically updates the content.

One hour before event start:

• The "Event → Live Tracking" section becomes available, showing all participants who have opened a track in the app.
• Monitor competitors in real time — their location, speed, stops, and more.
• Results and penalties are recalculated every 5 minutes.
• Results are displayed on the map with detailed penalty breakdowns — who, when, where, and what was violated. Browse some past events to see examples.
• Assign additional penalties if needed, or reduce existing ones.
• Wrap up with an awards ceremony!

Our tools are designed to support you at every step. We welcome your feedback and feature requests — get in touch anytime.