Earn your badge
through skill.
Not a race
Designed to reduce pressure to ride beyond your limit. Skill is measured, not speed.
Built for growth
Classes and overlays let you compete where you belong, against comparable bikes and riders.
Transparent scoring
Clear points, clear deductions, visible outcomes. Scoring is published and easy to understand.
What it is. What it isn't.
What it is
- A modular competition blending technique, terrain, navigation, and decision-making
- Structured challenge with measurable growth
- Transparent results on any brand of adventure bike
- Scored on competence and consistency
- Inclusive — all brands, ages 18+, all genders
What it isn't
- A speed event or time trial
- An enduro race
- “Send it” culture
- Brand-specific or bike-brand favoring
- Ambiguous scoring that rewards guesswork
What Adventure Crown looks like
A 60–90 second overview of what the competition is, how scoring works, and what riders experience.
Event highlight video — coming soon
Built to give adventure riders a meaningful challenge.
Adventure Crown was created to build and test real off-road skills. The format is designed around three principles: growth through challenge, inclusivity with transparency, and long-term sustainability that supports the sport and community.
Adventure Crown is for riders who want structured challenge, measurable growth, and transparent results — on any brand of adventure bike. We celebrate capability: balance, traction management, line choice, slow-speed control, smart decisions, and calm execution under pressure.
Winning should reflect mastery.
Skill-first competition
We celebrate capability: balance, traction management, line choice, slow-speed control, smart decisions, and calm execution under pressure. Winning should reflect mastery.
Transparent rules and scoring
Scoring is published, penalties are defined, and outcomes are easy to understand — for riders, staff, and spectators.
Fairness through smart classing
Adventure bikes vary massively in weight, power, and momentum. We class riders by bike size so more riders can compete meaningfully without feeling forced to change bikes.
Inclusive by design
Adventure Crown is for riders of all backgrounds, ages 18+, all genders, all brands — anybody who wants structure and challenge. Inclusion is built into our classing, overlays, communication, and culture.
A culture of growth
We value effort, preparation, and learning. Riders should leave feeling proud — whether they win a class or accomplish something they didn't think they could do.
Credibility
We're intentionally selective about partnerships and messaging. Adventure Crown is built to be taken seriously: professional standards, consistent execution, and a format that scales.
Stewardship and sustainability
We respect venues, land access, and the communities that host us. Our goal is to grow the sport responsibly, without compromising relationships, ethics, or long-term access.
A competition built from modules.
Adventure Crown is built from a library of modules — inspired by nature and real adventure riding. Each module tests a different aspect: skill, terrain, navigation, endurance, and problem-solving.
Competition Flow
Check-in
Bike inspection, gear inspection, and rider registration confirmed on arrival.
Rider briefing
How scoring works, safety expectations, and module rules explained to all riders.
Module rotations
Riders move through a number of modules in a ride/record rotation format.
Scoring + transparency
Points recorded consistently across classes. Results visible throughout the day.
Awards ceremony
Final leaderboard published, awards presented across all classes and overlays.
The ride/record rotation
Each rider group is split in two: half rides while the other half scores and records — then they swap. The result is transparent scoring and real-time learning. Riders observe different techniques, lines, and decision-making up close. This supports our core purpose: progress.
A format that builds riders. Riders compete, identify skill gaps, go home and train with intention, then come back next year to test how far they've come. Every competition is a benchmark.
Competence and consistency, not raw speed.
Every rider understands how points are earned, how penalties work, and why outcomes are what they are. Scoring is documented and visible to all.
Scoring Example
| Action | Points | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clean module completion | +10 | +Points |
| Optional A-line chosen & completed | +3 | +Bonus |
| Foot down (dab) | −2 | Penalty |
| Boundary violation | −3 | Penalty |
| Missed gate | −5 | Penalty |
| Module bypass | 0 | No points |
* Point values are illustrative. Final values published in the official rulebook.
How scoring works
- —Points awarded for clean execution and successful completion
- —Penalties are defined and consistent: dabs, boundaries, bypasses, missed gates
- —Optional A/B lines allow additional points or different risk/reward choices
- —All scoring is documented and visible — no surprises
- —Results reflect what AC is built to measure: control, judgment, consistency, problem-solving
A/B Lines
Where available, riders choose their route. The A-line offers a harder challenge with higher reward. The B-line is the base route. Your choice. Your consequence. Your points.
Compete where you belong.
Adventure bikes vary massively in weight, power, and momentum. Classes ensure you're compared against bikes and riders that are genuinely similar to yours.
| Class | Engine Size | Examples | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Up to 500cc | Honda CRF300L, Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM 390 Adventure | Small |
| Medium | 501 – 890cc | Honda Africa Twin 750, KTM 790/890 Adventure, Triumph Tiger 850 | Medium |
| Large | 891cc and above | BMW GS 1250, KTM 1290 Super Adventure, Ducati Multistrada V4 | Large |
How you're ranked
Within each bike-size class, riders are scored on the same Adventure Crown modules using the same published scoring rules. Results reflect what Adventure Crown is built to measure: control, judgment, consistency, and problem-solving.
Your class is determined by the bike you compete on — not your experience level.
Overlays
Overlays expand inclusion and recognition without distorting the competitive structure. They run alongside class rankings — your class placement is not affected.
Women's ranking overlay
In addition to class placement, women riders are ranked within a separate overlay leaderboard.
Additional overlays
Further overlays can be introduced without changing core class integrity as the competition grows.
| # | Rider | Bike | Points | Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — TBD — | Medium | — | — |
| 2 | — TBD — | Medium | — | — |
| 3 | — TBD — | Medium | — | — |
Leaderboard will be updated in real time on event day. Results remain visible after the event.
Controlled execution. Repeatable skill.
Adventure Crown is designed to emphasize controlled execution, decision-making, and repeatable skill — not bravado.
What we require
- Rider acknowledgements and signed waivers
- Mandatory safety briefings before modules begin
- Module rules reviewed before each rotation
- Tiered difficulty with clearly marked A/B options
- Age confirmation — 18+ only
What we do not promote
- “Send it” culture — we never reward recklessness
- Speed-first competition behavior
- Ambiguous rules that encourage risky interpretation
- Pressure to ride beyond your skill level
- Peer pressure to choose harder lines
The following gear is mandatory for all Adventure Crown competitors. Gear will be inspected at check-in. Riders who do not meet requirements will not be permitted to compete — no exceptions.
Head Protection
- Full-face or adventure helmet — DOT, ECE 22.06, or SNELL certified. Open-face and half-helmets are not permitted.
- Neck brace — strongly recommended; required for all A-line attempts on technical modules.
- Goggles or a helmet visor providing full eye protection.
Upper Body
- Armored ADV or enduro jacket — CE Level 1 or higher armor at shoulders and elbows required. Back protector required (integrated or separate, CE Level 1 minimum).
- Chest protector — standalone chest armor or an armored jacket with front protection strongly recommended.
- No textile-only jackets without certified armor inserts.
Lower Body
- Armored riding pants — CE Level 1 or higher armor at hips and knees required. Jeans, cargo pants, or textile pants without certified armor are not permitted.
- Knee/shin guards — over-the-boot style preferred. Required on all technical terrain modules.
Extremities
- Motocross or ADV boots — over-the-ankle with ankle support and sole grip required. Street boots, hiking boots, and sneakers are not permitted.
- Full-finger armored gloves — knuckle protection required. Fingerless gloves are not permitted.
Strongly Recommended
- Hydration pack — modules run continuously; heat and exertion are factors
- Kidney belt / back support belt under gear
- Roost deflector / chest protector if jacket lacks front armor
- Hydration tablets or electrolytes for 2-day events
- First aid kit accessible in your luggage or gear bag
Not Permitted
- Open-face, half, or novelty helmets
- Helmets with visible damage, cracks, or prior impact
- Street boots, hiking boots, sneakers, or sandals
- Fingerless or unarmored gloves
- Pants or jackets without CE-certified armor at impact zones
- Any gear that fails the check-in inspection
Gear inspection takes place at check-in before the rider briefing. Waivers, assumption of risk documentation, and the full gear specification are included in your Rider Packet upon registration. All riders must complete acknowledgements before competing.
DirtDaze Edition — 2026
Adventure Crown will run as a limited-capacity pilot scheduled to run alongside DirtDaze, with 2 competition days and a module format built from the Adventure Crown module library.
Until check-in opens — August 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
What you get
- —A structured, scored competition across 2 days
- —Transparent rules and classing from day one
- —A rider packet: module flow, requirements, and expectations
- —Full access to DirtDaze facilities included with AC entry
- —Optional DirtDaze guided rides (booked separately through DirtDaze)
Entry fee note
Adventure Crown has its own competition entry fee, separate from any DirtDaze admission. Your AC registration includes full access to DirtDaze facilities. DirtDaze guided rides are optional and booked separately through DirtDaze.
Built on credibility-aligned partnerships.
Adventure Crown prioritizes partners aligned with our values: training, safety, gear, and technology brands that support skill development and rider growth. We are intentionally selective.
Founding Partners
Shape the competition from the ground up. Founding partner packages offer the highest visibility and brand alignment with Adventure Crown's launch.
Training + Education
Riding schools, coaching programs, and skill-development brands that support the "build riders" mission.
Gear + Technology
Safety gear, adventure bike accessories, and technology partners that fit the ethos of skill, safety, and credibility.
Venue + Hosting
Land access, venue, and event hosting partners who share our commitment to stewardship and long-term sustainability.
Interested in partnering?
Tell us about your brand and how you see alignment with Adventure Crown. We respond to every inquiry.
Common questions.
Get in touch.
Questions about the competition, partnership inquiries, or anything else — we respond to every message.