Swank rally Sardegna

The spirit of the event

The Swank Rally di Sardegna is designed for all motorcyclists who wish to relive the atmosphere of the great adventures from the golden age of rallying. An event where everyone can have fun at their own pace, in great company, and where rankings take a back seat.

Why Sardignia?
Because few places in the world offer such a wide variety of terrains and landscapes: an island that, with its breathtaking scenery, is a true paradise for enduro. After seven editions, it still moves us just like the first time. You ride from the sea to the mountains across sandy stretches, mud, rocks, countryside, and forests, passing through nature parks and private land.

As every year, the event is open to vintage, modern, and even inappropriate bikes. Those who love competition can register in the Rally category (competitive), while those who prefer a more relaxed approach can opt for the Experience category (non-competitive), following either a road book or GPX track, on the same routes or simplified variants.

With the Swank Rally di Sardegna, Adventure Riding and Deus Ex Machina wanted to bring back to life one of the most epic chapters in Italian and international motorcycling history.

Born in 1984, the Rally of Sardinia quickly became the first “African-style” rally organized outside the continent, later joining the World Rally-Raid Championship for cars and motorcycles alongside Paris-Dakar and the Pharaohs Rally.

1.280

Total kilometers

What’s New

The checks and start from the Malpensa motocross track return, enriched by a spectacular night-time prologue. Simplified route for the Experience category.

The first stage offers a brand-new 280 km route with an easy yet very technical enduro special stage; this will be followed by stages of around 230 km, designed to allow everyone to enjoy the adventure to the fullest.

In Sardinia, the stage from Porto Torres to San Teodoro will set the tone for the final two loop stages, starting and finishing in the town center and including an overnight stay in a luxurious 4-star hotel overlooking the sea

Rankings and prizes

The “Swank Rally di Sardegna” was created to give all enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the thrill of the great rallies without the pressure of rankings; however, a little competition always adds to the fun.

In addition to the top 3 positions in the competitive categories R1, R2, and R3, the following awards will be presented:

Over 60 Award

For our loyal participants, for whom age may advance but passion remains strong.

Swank Award

For those who stand out in any way during the event, from spirit to attire.

Precision Trophy

Because speed isn’t everything, we also reward those who excel at navigation. This award goes to the three riders in the “Experience” category who, over the course of the event, complete a total number of kilometres closest to the distance indicated by the organisation.

Team Trophy

Once again, teams can participate. There will be a dedicated ranking but team members will also be ranked individually. A team can consist of 3 or 4 riders, even if they are registered in different categories but the final position is determined by the sum of the rankings of the top 3 team members

EXPERIENCE GROUP (E1) NON-COMPETITIVE

RALLY GROUP (R1, R2, R3) – COMPETITIVE

EXPERIENCE GROUP (E1) NON-COMPETITIVE

This is the NON-COMPETITIVE category, open to all types of off-road motorcycles.

For foreign participants, it is required to be a member of the Moto Club Adventure Riding Amateur Sports Association, have the 2026 FMI “Member” card and present the original “Good Health and Physical Fitness” medical certificate for the current year.

Navigation is allowed both with a Road Book and a GPX track (using navigators or smartphones).

The stage route is the same as the Rally categories, or it can be simplified with easy shortcuts and numerous points where tired participants can choose to go directly to the finish line.

This category is allowed to enter the special stages only after the rally categories have passed, and once the roads have been reopened to traffic. Therefore, the routes must be treated as regular transfer sections of the stage, following traffic laws

RALLY GROUP (R1, R2, R3) – COMPETITIVE

This is the COMPETITIVE category, divided into:

R1 for vintage motorcycles (pre-31.12.1999)
R2 for modern motorcycles (post-31.12.1999)
R3 for multi-cylinder motorcycles.

Navigation is permitted only with a road book.

European riders must be in possession of national off/road licence and Start permission from their home Federation valid for the current year.

Start

Program

Tuesday 29 September

10:00/13:00 – 14:00/16:00: Sporting and technical checks and company exhibition area at Malpensa Motocross Track
18:30: Prologue and 1st stage briefing
19:30: Start of the night prologue on motocross track connected to an enduro-style special test
20:00: Party night with barbecue during the prologue

Wednesday 30 September

08:00: Start of 1st stage Malpensa – Genoa, approx. 280 km with 1 special stage
19:00: Boarding to Genoa for Olbia / Sardinia

Thursday 1 October

08:00 approx.: Disembarkation at Olbia
09:15: 2nd stage briefing
09:30: Start of 2nd stage Olbia – Orosei

Friday 2 October

08:00: Start of 3rd stage Orosei – Orosei

Saturday 3 October

08:00: Start of 4th stage Orosei – Olbia
14:00: Arrival of the first competitors in Olbia
17:30: Official award ceremony
19:00: Boarding in Olbia for Genoa

Sunday 4 October

08:00 approx.: Disembarkation in Genoa.

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Registration fee

Info & Costs

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

RIDER

Early Rider

FEE EXPIRED

1.500 €

Standard

From 01/03/26 to 30/06/26

1.700 €

Last Minute

From 01/07/26 to 31/08/26

1.990 €

COMPULSORY ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR PILOTS

– Transponder rental: €. 70.00 to be paid in cash on the day of scrutineering.

– Transponder deposit: €.200,00 to be paid in cash on the day of scrutineering.

The deposit will be returned at the finish of the last leg, upon return of the transponder.

EXTRA SERVICES:

– €. 100,00, Team Registration.

– €. 210.00, single cabin supplement in ship round trip + single room in hotel 2 nights.

The registration fee includes

Membership of the Amateur Sport Association Adventure Riding (event organizer).
Round-trip ferry with shared double cabin (dinner and breakfast on board are excluded).
Motorcycle transport by ferry (round-trip).
2 nights in a 4-star hotel with half-board treatment (drinks at dinner excluded) in a shared double room.
Road book or GPX tracks for the route.
Medical assistance.
Motorcycle recovery along the route, up to the arrival point of each stage. Transport of the person and motorcycle from the finish of each stage to the port or other location is the full responsibility of the participant.
Transport of 1 soft bag from departure to arrival at each stage (bag of clothing only, max. 80x60x40 cm and max. 15 kg).
Organizer's liability insurance.
Rally t-shirt.
Race stickers for the motorcycle.
Pilot wristband (gives access to the organization’s reserved areas).

The registration fee does NOT include

Dinner and breakfast on the round-trip ferry.
Drinks at the hotel restaurant.
Single room and cabin supplement.
Any damages to the transported luggage.
Anything not explicitly mentioned above.

Cancellations and refunds

– Until 30 June, the entire registration fee will be refunded with a 12% deduction.

– Until 31 August, the entire registration amount will be refunded with a 30% deduction.

After this date, nothing further will be refunded.

Any cancellations and requests for reimbursement must be communicated by e-mail to motoclub@adventureriding.it

Moto Club Adventure Riding ASD
Via Borgo, 1 – 22070 Appiano Gentile CO

Assistant

Standard

From 01/01/26 to 30/06/26

800 €

LAST MINUTE

From 01/07/26 to 31/08/26

1.000 €

FARE FOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT BY FERRY A/R:

– Car: max length 5m, max height 2.9m €. 300,00
– Van: max length 7m, max height 2,9m €. 450,00
– Van: length between 7m and 12m, max height 4.2m €. 500,00
– Car with trailer: max length 12m, max height 4.2m €. 500,00

ASSISTANCE VEHICLE REGISTRATION:

– Standard car: €. 200,00 + vehicle transport fare A/R by ferry
– Standard car + standard trolley: €. 300,00 + vehicle transport fare A/R by ferry
– Standard van: €. 400,00 + vehicle transport fare ferry A/R

The registration fee includes

Membership of the Amateur Sport Association Adventure Riding (event organizer).
Round-trip ferry with shared double cabin (dinner and breakfast excluded).
2 nights in a 4-star hotel, with half-board treatment (drinks excluded) in a shared double room.
Organizer’s liability insurance.
Rally T-shirt.
Race stickers for the vehicle (if registered).
Assistance wristband: Provides access to organization areas, as well as assistance zones, departure, arrival, and checkpoints along the route.