WHAT IS IT?
The Grand Challenge is a free to enter year long motorcycle experience for anyone to take part in, wherever you are in the UK, even the world! The idea is to encourage people to get out and put to great use a motorcycle worth a £1000 or less. This could be a motorcycle you already own or a motorcycle you go out and buy. Some of the ways you can earn points might be through trail based riding, others through riding on the road. It’s up to you what type of bike you buy and what type of riding you choose to do. Throughout the year take part in activities to earn points, and at the end of the year the rider with the most points wins the Grand Challenge Cup!

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HOW DO I TAKE PART?

To take part you just need to fill in your details in the box at the bottom. You’ll also need a suitable motorcycle. Once you’ve done that look out for ways to earn some points; take part in some of the organised events or go off on your own back and get racking up those points. Throughout the year keep a tally of your points and we'll celebrate the winner at the end.
 

WHAT BIKE?
The world’s your oyster here, with some great bikes kicking about of all sizes, makes and models. The original idea for the Grand Challenge was to encourage people to do some green laning on light manageable machines such as the Honda CG125, but in recognition of people being excited by different things, the challenge has been opened up to those who want to stick to the Tarmac as well, and choose a bike accordingly. There is flexibility in the system, meaning that if you’re apprehensive about buying a cheap bike and want something a little fresher, up to the value of £1500, then that’s okay, but you’ll just be docked a point for every pound you go over the grand. Equally, you’ll gain a point for every pound you spend less than a £1000.

Bikes have to be road legal and safe to ride.

 

Please note, this isn't about abusing a cheap bike, but instead valuing what they can offer and riding them accordingly. Likewise, there will be a code of conduct for each of the official 'Grand Challenge' events which riders will be obliged to adhere to. 

WHERE TO SOURCE A BIKE

Finding a good reliable machine for less than a thousand pounds isn’t always easy, but it’s not impossible. Facebook Marketplace seems to be a great resource for realistically priced older machines where you can also get a better feel for the person selling them. Ebay is also a good option, as is Gumtree, but also think laterally and consider asking your local dealer if they’ve had any cheap trade ins, or ask around your local bike groups or owners forums for people selling off good cheap bikes. The Grand Challenge Facebook page will also be a chance for people to share links with bikes for sale and for people to list their own bikes they have available.

HOW DO I MAKE POINTS?

Scoring points is easy, with a list of tasks and challenges you can engage in throughout the year in your own time, or, you can join some of the organised events being put on throughout the year. The list below isn’t comprehensive and it’ll expand as we go along, adding new ways of getting more points. It’s also open to your suggestions; if you have a new idea or a plan in mind, just send it through and let’s add it to the list.

 

HOW DO I KEEP IN TOUCH WITH OTHER GRAND CHALLENGERS

The Grand Challenge Facebook Group is the best way to keep in touch .There’ll also be a WhatsApp group and if demand calls for it, an online forum.