My IBR

[Sadlsor]

"Outside assistance" is very restricted, and subject to disqualification if not within written parameters in the rider book.
Catastrophic events - bent rims, blown motor, failed final drive, or wrecked bike - must be communicated to rally staff, and arrangements can be made.
The concept of self-sufficiency is paramount, but special rules are made for a "team" or rider and pillion.
That's my understanding, and I'll be corrected if I'm in error.

 

[SMSW]

"Outside assistance" is very restricted, and subject to disqualification if not within written parameters in the rider book.
Catastrophic events - bent rims, blown motor, failed final drive, or wrecked bike - must be communicated to rally staff, and arrangements can be made.
The concept of self-sufficiency is paramount, but special rules are made for a "team" or rider and pillion.
That's my understanding, and I'll be corrected if I'm in error.

So what are the rules and "written parameters in the rider book"? It seems to me, that Bob's heroic drive with wheels is as far outside any of my concepts of self sufficiency as the rider catching some zzz's or doing rerouting while a dealership changes his tire for him. If Ted was able to walk to a nearby store, buy another diesel engine for a smart car (or walk through the nearest mall and 'borrow' one from a parked car), carry it back to his bike and change it, THAT'S self sufficiency. Having it delivered by friends or family is getting outside assistance.

Are these rules about outside assistance the same year to year or were they more strict or lenient say 10 years ago?

 

[Sadlsor]

Couldn't say, but I would GUESS rules may be revised insight of new circumstances year to year.
To wit, everyone "knew" you NEVER move another rider's rally flag... yet look what happened this year. That will be addressed more strongly going forward.
If a rider is unable to continue - as in 2 knackered wheels - he must let the Rallymaster know of it. In such a case, it's only logical (and is in practice) to get permission to get aid. The rally staff wants all to finish.
As you know, some riders have had to switch bikes to carry on, although there are hoops to navigate, in order to record actual rally miles ridden.

 

[jodog]

Most conversations about "outside assistance" focus on planning your route. You can't receive any information from another person that alters where you go, like if your best friend knows that the National Street Rod Assoc has taken over the entire Minnesota state fairgrounds and to get in you're going to park far away, walk, and it's a big fat time suck. But you can call your spouse and ask them to reserve a hotel room on the east side of Little Rock. That doesn't change your route. You obviously can't have someone else drive the bike. But as far as mechanical failures you absolutely can use any and all resources and the rally staff will send out calls for assistance for you. If someone else works on your bike you have to be there at least handing them wrenches. If you get towed to a shop you have to ride back to your breakdown point. The IBR is rife with stories of amazing rescues and people showing up in desolate places with the exact parts you need, help installing them, and a promise to "settle up" after the rally is over.

 

[Sadlsor]

The IBR is rife with stories of amazing rescues and people showing up in desolate places with the exact parts you need, help installing them, and a promise to "settle up" after the rally is over.

Why jodog, I've never, ever heard of such! (Insert smiley here.)
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