Adventure Challenge 2024 - The BEST ADV competition in The Netherlands!

Adventure Challenge 2024

At Action Planet in the Netherlands, around 100 riders took on eight technical motorcycle challenges. Riders began each scored run with 50 points. Putting a foot down cost five points, while dropping the bike cost 20. Some courses offered bonus points.

The top 10 riders were due to receive sponsor prizes, though the video does not identify the winners.

Opening and briefing

The narrator joined Group White, one of several groups assigned a marshal. Riders could walk the courses and plan their routes before attempting them, but couldn’t ride them in advance.

The challenges

1. Maze: Muddy roots and tight turns made the first track tougher than it looked. The narrator intentionally put a foot down, then made another mistake, losing more points than hoped—but considered it a decent first attempt.

2. Precision games: Balancing tasks included throwing a basketball into a ring, riding with one hand, moving a tennis ball between cones, and riding with weight on one footpeg. The narrator struggled, dropped the smaller bike, and admitted that the one-handed and balance exercises were a weak point.

3. Sand track: The short sandy section rewarded riders who kept their momentum. They could power through quickly or risk getting stuck. The narrator cheered on the group, including Ellie, who rode it confidently.

4. Swampy cruise: Lone Rider’s course ran through a deep, foul-smelling puddle, with bonus points available for taking that route. The narrator kept their balance well and made only a small mistake near the end.

5. Ramp and pipe: Riders had to jump a ramp and stop before a marked line for a bonus, then cross a pipe with the front and rear wheels on opposite sides. A second attempt reversed the wheel positions for another bonus. The narrator overshot expectations on the pipe and failed the first try.

6. Obstacle course: Riders started from zero and earned points for obstacles, while foot-downs and drops still cost points. The narrator dropped the bike while descending over a pallet, then completed the rest—including a tight turn and tire section—without another mistake. Ellie had a serious-looking crash but was unhurt. Several people lifted her heavy BMW, and she finished the course.

7. Hill climb (“Dutch Himalaya”): This course featured a double climb for bonus points, tight turns, muddy ascents, and a steep, stair-like descent. The narrator described the descent as particularly frightening but made it through.

8. Barrel roll: The final challenge included a barrel-roll feature that the narrator could move only a few centimeters. They later learned that none of the 100 participants managed to push it farther. The narrator completed the rest of the course without penalty, earning a perfect score for that challenge.

Result and reflection

The narrator finished outside the top 10 but said the event was enjoyable and a valuable challenge—especially because riding without putting a foot down was unlike their usual point-A-to-point-B approach. No exact times for the individual challenges are given.

Presenter and sponsors

• Presenter and first-person narrator: BeeAdventurous
• Named challenge sponsors: Motor Wow, Motorline Hollock, Jacqueline Hyde Exhaust, Lone Rider, and Rally Motor