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No event is planned for spring 2021 due to Covid-19. The next E-Bike Desert Challenge will take place in 2022 from 23/02/2022 to 05/03/2022. If the situation changes, there may be an additional date in autumn 2021.
Track Character
Dunes
On several days small partly also large dune areas are crossed. At the beginning with camels.
Oasis
The river oases of the Tafilatet and the Draa Valley extend over an area of 100 km2. A labyrinth of single trails serves the local population to reach the different properties.
These single trails form the trail sections at the beginning and end of the Challenge
The Labyrinth
Over a length of 200 km the Qued Rhiris has washed a labyrinth of deep trenches into the desert. Large parts of the route lead through this fascinating landscape.
Navigation
Navigation is done with GPS or cell phone navigation app. A GPS track indicates a recommended route. Right and left boundaries define a corridor, in between there is free choice of route. A satellite tracker is used to monitor whether the route is being followed.
Scoring
Three competition categories
Bike 25 / limited to 25 km/h
Bike 25+ / Bike 25 with dongel
Bike Open / max 2 KW engine
Accomodation
The accommodation will be in hotels and desert camps. There you can also charge the batteries at the normal plug socket. A warm sleeping bag is necessary for the desert camps.