DInaric Rally Roadbook Bootcamp

You will ride in full rally rhythm, from marking your first tulip to riding a complete stage under race conditions. Step by step you learn to read, trust, and ride the notes at pace, to master CAP and trip calibration, to sharpen navigation under load, and to build terrain craft on real Dinaric limestone.

Set in the Dinaric Alps with a central bivouac, the program blends core skills with advanced navigation for both newcomers and seasoned competitors, guided by instructors who keep it honest, safe, and fast :).

Two 2026 sessions are planned: May and July, same curriculum and same crew. 

What’s Included:

• Expert coaching and personal guidance: tailored instruction from professional, friendly, highly skilled rally rider instructors, with small groups, rider assessment on day one, clear goals for each day, and 1:1 feedback after key sections.
• Elite training load: intense off road riding combined with complex navigation drills that mirror real rally conditions, including pace management, error recovery, and safe passing etiquette.
• Practical application, not classroom talk: hands on roadbook work, challenging routes, simulated rally stages in real world conditions, time controls, liaison routines, and refueling procedures.
• Daily rhythm you can rely on: morning briefings, safety checks, tracking and timekeeping setup, clear stage notes; evening roadbook analysis and briefing to prepare for the next day.
• Accommodation and meals:
  • Šuki’s hotel-restaurant in the Bivoauc (twin, double, and single rooms)
  • Hotel in Knin center (15 min ride)
  • Unlimited parking space for tents and vehicles in the Bivouac.
• Distances and Stages: total of approximately 1000 to 1500 km split into 6 roadbooks; if rider skill levels differ, we form two groups to keep everyone on a productive pace.
• Full support on and off the stage: safety oversight on course, recovery support, and mechanic assistance throughout the training.
• Mechanical backup you can trust: spare parts service for Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas models 2017 and newer, plus provision of all standard tools, lubricants, and oils, with a daily maintenance window guided by the service crew.
• Navigation equipment setup help: Best practice tips and tricks; best nav setup for you;  quick checks before every departure.

Why join

Because roadbook navigation or rally racing technique isn’t something you “get” in a single ride. It takes repetition, mistakes, corrections and guidance. In this bootcamp, you’ll get it all – the theory, the practice, the debriefs, the freedom to push, and the feedback to improve.

This training has a proven record of turning newcomers into rally stars and helping experienced riders find their next gains, turning them into complete rally badasses. Whether this is your first taste of rally riding with a roadbook or you already have serious rally miles, you will leave a better, more confident rider. The bootcamp adapts to you with clear progressions, speed-appropriate groups, and targeted coaching, plus timed sections and daily debriefs, so every rider is challenged at the right level and sees real, measurable improvement.

Top Locations You’ll Explore

From the Croatian Velebit to the high plateaus of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Dinarides give you a mix of rock, forest, wind and space you cannot fake. Rides connect mountain passes, old shepherd trails and clean limestone tracks, with no GPS spoilers and with full respect for local rules and protected areas.

• Velebit, Lička plješevica and Svilaja massifs
  Long traverses above the sea, clean limestone steps, broken climbs and balcony views over deep valleys. 
• Karst country
  Canyons, side ravines, hidden viewpoints, karst springs and river terraces. Fast plateaus switch to rocky gardens, then back to smooth gravel, perfect for learning pace changes and line choice.
• Livanjsko, Glamočko and Duvanjsko polje
  Immense karst fields with long sightlines, side hills with off-camber, soft gravel over bedrock and sudden sinkholes. Ideal for building consistency, fuel planning and navigation at speed.
• Cincar and Ljubuša region
  Dramatic mountain scenery, broken plateaus and rocky switchbacks, Dinaric Alpine feel. Reading the surface and trusting the notes pays off here.
• Zrmanja and Krupa hinterland
  Flysch and limestone mix, serpentine descents, stone bridges, short river crossings when conditions allow. Perfect for practicing safe passing and spacing in dust.
• Signature marathon day
  A long navigation loop and steady push through varied terrain. Endurance, accuracy and calm decision making come together.
• Dinaric karst in practice
  Dolines, sinkholes, dry stone walls, limestone pavement, beech and black pine forest, bura-scrubbed ridges and wide sky. You learn grip on rock, safe braking on loose, smart tire pressures and how to keep momentum without wasting energy.

What You’ll Learn:

• Roadbook mastery from zero to race pace: symbols, lexicon, clean marking, reading rhythm, anticipation, error spotting, fast corrections.
• Navigation at speed: CAP headings, trip and ODO calibration, line selection while scanning the notes, confident rejoin after a miss.
• Real rally procedures: briefings, time controls, liaison routines, refueling flow, stage best practices, how timing and tracking fit your day.
• Endurance and pacing: fuel planning, hydration, energy management, mental focus, riding smooth for consistent splits.
• Marathon stage skills: long-section strategy, self-management on tough days, keeping the bike and the rider fresh until the finish.
• Terrain craft on Dinaric limestone: grip on rock, climbs and descents, broken plateaus, safe river crossing and passing on narrow, stony tracks.
• Bike setup for navigation: practical roadbook and tripmeters setups, tower layout that works, quick pre-start checks that prevent DNF-level mistakes.
• Safety and recovery workflow: when and how to call recovery, safe positioning, clear comms, minimizing risk without losing time.
• Decision making under pressure: when to push, when to reset, how to protect a lead or recover a bad note, how to avoid unforced errors.
• Data, feedback, improvement: timed sections, post-ride debriefs, roadbook and mistakes analysis, personal action plan you can follow after the training.

Where You’ll Eat and Sleep:

• Meals
  • breakfasts and dinners available at the bivouac restaurant
  • a lot more restaurants are in Knin city and few more in Vrljika city (10-20 min rider)
  • lunch stops at picturesque locations.
• Accommodation:
  • Spacious biovuac camp with showers, toilet and power source.
  • Limited number od rooms are availible in the bivoauc Hotel and more than enough rooms in Hotel in City center. Book both of these through us (send us an email).
  • Lodging nearby, arranged on your own, with the bivouac serving as our main gathering spot.