A group of protected riders travelling west across open highland terrain

SILK ROAD RALLY · CHAPTER 01

XI'AN → ZHONGWEI

THE FIRST ROAD WEST.

In PlanningTargeting mid-September. Exact dates to be confirmed.

01 / WHY THIS CHAPTER

THE FIRST ROAD WEST.

Chapter 01 is the first concrete expression of a rally pathway designed to grow farther west, one completed operational step at a time.

Xi'an remains the fixed origin of every chapter and the place where riders gather before moving west.

Zhongwei creates a credible first horizon: long-distance rhythm, changing terrain and a direct relationship with the desert environment.

The first public mode is Ride, with training and future competition kept as clear progression paths.

02 / ROUTE OVERVIEW

XI'AN → ZHONGWEI

Public information focuses on origin, finish and terrain character. Detailed tracks, waypoints and restricted route information remain hidden until planning and operational review are complete.

Concept journey — route details to be confirmed.

03 / EDITORIAL JOURNEY

THE FIRST ROAD WEST.

Chapter 01 is being developed as a staged journey from the Xi'an region toward Zhongwei.

This is an editorial concept journey, not a surveyed or published itinerary.

Protected motorcycle riders gather for a route briefing at first light

Day 01

Zhongnanshan — The Start

A first-light gathering shaped around rider briefing, machine checks and a disciplined ceremonial beginning.

04 / EXPERIENCE

YOUR RALLY EXPERIENCE

  • Rider registration
  • Technical check
  • Route briefing
  • Ceremonial start
  • Digital roadbook
  • Navigation training
  • Waypoint task
  • Rider tracking
  • Controlled challenge
  • Finish ceremony

05 / ELIGIBILITY

WHO CAN REGISTER INTEREST

Adult riders can tell us about licence, road, distance and off-road experience. Registering interest does not approve eligibility; final requirements will be published with the regulations.

Registering interest is not an application, acceptance, reservation or payment. No passport, ID, licence image or medical document is requested at this stage.