Roadbook training · 7 days
Roadbook Rally Bootcamp
Seven days in full rally rhythm across Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, from marking your first tulip to a complete stage under race conditions.
The training
Make the roadbook your second language
Dust in the air, stony tracks under the wheels, the roadbook scrolling and the ODO fine-tuned. Step by step you learn to read, trust and ride the notes at pace.
- MorningBriefing, safety check, tracking and timekeeping setup, clear stage notes.
- On the stageNavigation at pace, time controls, liaison and refuelling routines.
- EveningRoadbook analysis, mistakes reviewed, preparation for the next day.
- FeedbackRider assessment on day one, goals for each day, 1:1 feedback after key sections.
What you learn
From zero to race pace
Newcomers and seasoned competitors ride the same programme in groups formed by level.
- RoadbookSymbols, lexicon, clean marking, reading rhythm, spotting and correcting errors.
- Navigation at speedCAP headings, trip and ODO calibration, line choice while scanning the notes.
- Rally proceduresBriefings, time controls, liaison, refuelling, how timing and tracking work.
- EnduranceFuel planning, hydration, energy and focus over long days.
- Marathon skillsLong-section strategy and keeping bike and rider fresh to the finish.
- Terrain craftGrip on limestone, climbs and descents, river crossings, passing on narrow tracks.
- Bike setupRoadbook and tripmeter setup, tower layout, pre-start checks that prevent a DNF.
- Safety and recoveryWhen and how to call recovery, safe positioning, clear communication.
- Decisions under pressureWhen to push and when to reset, how to recover a bad note.
- Your planTimed sections, debriefs and a personal plan to follow after the training.
Programme
Seven days, day by day
Two sessions in 2027 with the same curriculum and crew. Open a day for details.
Day 1 · SatArrival, registration, theory
Arrival, registration, technical checks, equipment and tracker setup, safety briefing.
Rally raid and the roadbook: symbols and lexicon, marking, basic CAP, reading rhythm.
Q&A and a first evening together at the bivouac.
Day 2 · SunWarm-up navigation
Short loop to learn the terrain and check ODO and CAP calibration.
Accuracy drills, scanning discipline, error correction, short timed sections.
Debrief and roadbook error analysis.
Day 3 · MonAdvanced navigation and recovery
Decisions under pressure, safe passing, the recovery workflow.
Navigation under load, controlled mistakes and route recovery.
Group debrief and a talk on safety and race systems.
Day 4 · TueEndurance ride and strategy
Pacing, fuel planning, hydration and energy management.
Full endurance ride with navigation tasks, consistency and rhythm.
Pace analysis and 1:1 feedback.
Day 5 · WedMarathon stage
Strategy for long sections, maintenance on the move.
Marathon stage under race conditions on mixed terrain.
Tactics for long stages and a short service block.
Day 6 · ThuTimed final stage
Final preparation, plan A and plan B.
Simulated rally stage with timed sections at race pace.
Individual review from the instructors.
Day 7 · FriFinal ride and closing
Final ride on a demanding course.
Service, final debrief and your training plan for the months ahead.
Closing ceremony with finisher diplomas.
Where we ride
From Velebit to the Bosnian plateaus
Mountain passes, old shepherd trails and clean limestone tracks, ridden with respect for local rules and protected areas.
- Velebit, Lička Plješevica, SvilajaLong traverses above the sea, limestone steps and broken climbs.
- Livanjsko, Glamočko, Duvanjsko poljeHuge karst fields: consistency, fuel planning and navigation at speed.
- Cincar and LjubušaBroken plateaus and rocky switchbacks with an alpine feel.
- Zrmanja and Krupa hinterlandSerpentine descents, stone bridges and short river crossings.
Fees 2027
Bootcamp fees
The fee rises in steps. The column marked Now is today’s price; booking and payment on untamed.hr.
until 1 November 2026
- Bike
- €1,100
- Quad
- €1,350
- SSV
- €1,600
- SSV co-pilot
- €500
1 November 2026 – 1 April 2027
- Bike
- €1,210
- Quad
- €1,490
- SSV
- €1,760
- SSV co-pilot
- €550
after 1 April 2027
- Bike
- €1,330
- Quad
- €1,630
- SSV
- €1,940
- SSV co-pilot
- €610
Included
- Coaching in small groups, 1:1 feedback
- Six roadbooks, tracking and timekeeping
- Safety team, recovery and mechanic support
- Spare parts service for Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas (2017+), standard tools, oils and lubricants
- Help with your navigation setup
- Camping and parking at the bivouac
Not included
- Accommodation and meals (paid on site): Hotel-Restaurant Šuki at the bivouac (twin, double or single rooms) or a hotel in Knin, 15 minutes away
- Fuel and tyres
- Bike rental (limited, ask when booking)
Before you come
Participation requirements
We ask for this to keep you safe, keep the group moving and spend as much time as possible riding.
Rider
Health and experience
- Good fitness for off-road riding.
- Basic off-road skills.
Documents and insurance
- Driving licence, vehicle registration, third-party liability insurance.
- International health insurance with emergency repatriation for the whole training.
- ID documents; Green Card, as we cross the border.
Protective gear
- Helmet, goggles or visor, off-road boots, gloves.
- Knee, elbow and shoulder protection, back and chest protector.
- Hydration pack, 2 to 3 litres.
Bike
Motorcycle
- Mechanically sound: brakes, chain, bearings, cooling.
- Skid plate, handguards, working lights, dB-killer if required by law.
- Tyres for hard, rocky terrain; mousse or heavy-duty tubes recommended.
- Fuel range for the planned stages.
Navigation and electrics
- Roadbook holder; two tripmeters recommended, not required.
- Tidy wiring with fuses.
- Wiring ready for the tracker.
Tools and consumables
- Basic toolkit, zip ties, tape, tyre irons.
- Spare levers, air filter or prefilter, oil and lubricant.
- First-aid kit, medication, water, snacks, sunscreen.
On site
Admin
- Sign the waiver and media consent before riding.
- Tracker deposit, refunded on return.
Sleeping
- Camping at the bivouac with showers, toilets and power.
- A few rooms at Hotel Šuki at the bivouac; more in Knin, 15 minutes away. We book both on request.
Eating
- Meals are not included in the fee. The bivouac has its own restaurant, where you can have breakfast and dinner and pay on the spot.
- Plenty of other restaurants in Knin and Vrlika, 10–20 minutes away.
- Lunch stops on the route.
Instructors
On the trail with you
Rated 5.0 on Google: read the rider stories.
Both 2027 sessions
Perica Matijević
Builds the Dinaric Rally roadbooks and leads the Bootcamp. Search and rescue professional and rally rider, riding off-road since 2011.
2027, to be confirmed
Second instructor
The Bootcamp gets a second instructor in 2027. We want years of racing in the desert and the mountains, a feel for teaching beginners and the calm to repeat a briefing until everyone has it.
The name follows once it is signed.
Gallery
From past Bootcamps
Entry list
Riders 2027
Session I 8–14 May · Session II 3–9 July 2027 · – confirmed riders so far. The list fills up as places are booked; vehicle details appear once riders complete their registration.
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8–14 May · 3–9 July 2027
Two sessions in 2027
Same curriculum, same crew, groups formed by level. Rental bikes are limited, so mention it when you book.
