2024 REOC Greek National Rally Guide

Welcometo 2024REOCGreekNationalRally!

Dear rally friends,

First of all we would like to thank you for participating our National Rally

Many of you will ride thousand of kilometers and others will come again in Greece after the very successful 2023 International Rally. That is a great honor and joy for us.

The REOC Greek branch will make the best to enjoy that very special event with many activities and connect all the Royal Enfield owners and enthusiasts around the world!

Daily rides ,live music, a unique presentation of Royal Enfield’s expedition to South Pole by Dean Coxson & Show and Shine are some of the weekend activities.

It's not about the destination, it's about the roads and the motorcycles that get your there!

Yours,

REOC Greek branch Organizing Team

CONTACT DETAILS

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAMPSITE SIKIA

SIKIA APPARTMENTS

Andreas Papadakis, reocgreece@gmail com

Phone number: +306974805700 (WhatsApp)

Xrissa Evangelou, info@camping-sikia gr

Phone number: +30 2423 022279

Xrissa Evangelou, info@camping-sikia.gr

Phone number: +30 2423 022279

Emergency 112

Ambulance 166

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

REGIONAL PUBLIC HOSPITALS & DOCTORS

Police 100

Fire Department 199

Tourist Police 171

-General hospital of Volos (18 kilometers from the campsite)

Phone number: (+30) 2421 351804

-General doctor near the campsite area

Mr Xrisochou

Phone number: +30 6949209427

For Pelion: Express Service 24hrs Kotinopoulos Nikos

ROAD ASSISTANCE

+30 6942841270 ,+30 2421095100

For Athens: Moto Assistance +2102922300

1)CLASSIC MOTO RESTORE, Agioi Anargiroi city,135 61, +30 2108316317 (Periklis Papamichail)

ROYAL ENFIELD

OFFICIAL WORKSHOPS

1)ATHENS

2)VOLOS

EMAIL: papamichail-p@hotmail com

2)MOTOTECH Volos (Christos Gogos)

Koroniou 12b Volos

+30 24210 65440

2024 REOC GREEK NATIONAL RALLY OFFICIAL PROGRAM

FRIDAY 31 MAY

• 10:00 PRE-RALLY RIDE TO LAFKOS VILLAGE (37 MILES/60KM ROUNDTRIP)

• 13:30 START OF THE RALLY, ARRIVALS, BOOKING IN,REGISTRATIONS

• 18:00 SHORT RIDE TO ANO LEHONIA OLD TRAIN STATION AND AGIOS GEORGIOS

NILEIAS VILLAGE (FOR DINNER)

19:00 DINNER AT THE TAVERNA “I PLATEIA MAS” -AGIOS GEORGIOS VILLAGE (17 MILES/26,8KM ROUNDTRIP-INCLUDING THE ANO LEHONIA STOP)

20:00 LIVE GREEK MUSIC DURING THE DINNER

SATURDAY 1 JUNE

9:00 RIDE TO TSAGKARADA VILLAGE (38 MILES/ 62 KM ROUNDTRIP)

• 17:00 REOC GREEK BRANCH PRESENTATION (IN ENGLISH)- ROYAL ENFIELD

CONQUERS THE SOUTH POLE BY DEAN COXSON

• 19:00 DINNER TO THE TAVERNA ‘SIKIA’ AT THE CAMPSITE

21:30 COLD BEERS AND ROCK N’ ROLL AT THE NAGUAL BEACH BAR (3 MIN FROM THE CAMPSITE)

• 10:00 SHOW AND SHINE

• 11:00 RALLY PRIZEGIVING

• 12:00 END OF THE RALLY

SUNDAY 2 JUNE

***The program can be changed in case of need In this case there will be an update at the secretariat (find the VW T2 van!) at the campsite-check daily!

LOCATION

The rally will be held in Kato Gatzea,Pelion Kato Gatzea is a pretty quiet fishing village on the west side of the Pelion peninsula, surrounded by immense large olive groves. It lies approximately 15km from the regional capital city of Volos and only a few kilometers away from some of the most famous mountain villages of Pelion such as Pinakates, Vizitsa and Milies. The small seaside village has recently developed into a tourist resort attracting tourists throughout the year but mainly during summer. Kato Gatzea is an attractive little village with stone houses with beautiful courtyards and a small but picturesque harbor. It has a narrow but long beach area consisting of a combination of sand and small pebbles. Although the beach itself is not overwhelming you come here for the typical Greek atmosphere, the quietness and the beautiful surroundings.

Along the waterfront, you can find some seafood taverns, overlooking the tranquil harbor and some traditional hostels to choose from. The taverns serve the local "tsipouro" (a kind of distillate) with the corresponding fish snacks.

ACCOMMODATION

Campsite "Sikia” in Kato Gatzea

The sites of the camping are along the seafront and also in amphitheatrical places with panoramic view of the Pagasitic Gulf and the picturesque fish village of Kato Gatzea with its magical sunsets. The roads of the camping are stone paved, the terraces stone built and there is easy access to the places for every kind of camping vehicle.

“SIKIA” APPARTMENTS

Address: Kato Gatzea, 37300

+30 (2423) 022279

https://camping-sikia gr/

Facilitiesofthecamping:

Electricity

Grocery shop

Free Wi-Fi

Cafe

Clean daily

Toilets

Showers

Washer

Shared fridges & freezers

Sinks for dish washing

Clean beach with sand

All the apartments, which are situated in ground floor or two floors buildings, are spacious, air-conditioned, with modern bathroom.

balcony and fully equipped kitchen. The balconies have panoramic view of the sea and the picturesque village of Kato Gatzea. On the seafront above the taverna there are ten comfortable and beautifully decorated double-bed and three-bed rooms, with balconies shaded by perennial plane and olive trees.

**At the campsite there is also restaurant & cafe-bar!

*The appartments and studios are inside the campsite.

Campsite Rally Area

The event will be held at the campsite Sikia.

Next to the campsite are the Sikia apartments & rooms There is connection between them.

On the left at the red point is the area reserved for the 2024 REOC Greek National Rally as well the meeting point for the rides.

The Saturday’s presentation will be held at the bar of the campsite next to the taverna

Special notes

GENERAL RALLY ENTRANCE 5€

(For all the participants-payment on site at the secretary vancash only)

At the Saturday’s dinner to the campsite you must be 15 min earlier (18:45) to reserve seats

At the rides you must be at the meeting point 15' earlier and have enough petrol for them. The most convenient petrol station is a large BP (by Pelion standards, 5/6 pumps) just after Ano Lehonia, 5km before the campsite with approach signs at 3km and 1km. It has a large forecourt space for any number of bikes and a small shop with soft drinks etc. The rides will be held by groups. Participants must always follow the leader marshal and they must inform if they need to leave the group

Day 1- Friday 31 May

10:00 Pre Rally Ride to Lafkos village (37 miles/60 km roundtrip) *You must be 15' earlier at the campsite's meeting point-see the map

For the early travelers who will come to the campsite from Thursday we organized for you an extra ride to Lafkos village

Amazing route and a nice pedestrian tour there with our REOC Greek member Dimitris Vournas who knows very well the area and will be your guide You will taste traditional Greek coffee at the square of that beautiful village.

The return will be around 13:00-13:30 at the campsite

13:30: Start of the rally, arrivals, registrations

18:00 Short ride to Ano Lehonia train station and afterwards to Agios Georgios Nileias village for dinner to a beautiful Greek tavern- “I Plateia mas” with live Greek music! (17 miles/26,8 km roundtrip) *you must be 15" earlier at the campsite’s meeting point-see the map

We will visit the traditional train station there which constructed in 1896! After we will continue our ride to Agios Georgios Nileias village for dinner to a nice tavern with live Greek music. You must book your seat at the tavern in advance plus the main plate you choose! (via REOC Greek branch email if you want )

Dinner's menu -16 Euros /person including Bread

Greek salad with feta

Kopanisti (Greek cheese dip)

Spetzofai (variety of sausages and peppers)

Main plate-choose one! 1)Chicken kontosouvli (roasted chicken) with fried potatoes 2)Beef Meatballs at the oven with potates 3) Gemista -Greek stuffed vegetables (VE)

Dessert Orange Pie

***The dinner will start at 19:00 so if you don’t want to come to Ano Lehonia train station before, you could come straight to the tavern “I Plateia mas”. Get ready to dance! Estimated return time at the campsite 22:00

Day 2 -Saturday 1 June

9:00 Ride to Tsagarada village (37 miles/60km roundtrip) ***you must be 15' earlier at the campsite's meeting point-see the map)

Scenic ride to the one of most beautiful and famous villages of the mountain. We will explore the village and have a stop for coffee!

We will return at the campsite at 1:00am

17:00 REOC presentation "Royal Enfield conquers the South Pole!” by the rider Dean Coxson (in English language)

*Duration 1h- at the campsite area

19:00 Dinner at the campsite's restaurant "Sikia”

*You must book your seat at the tavern in advance plus the main plate you choose! (via REOC Greek branch email if you want ,plus the Friday's dinner main course option)

Dinner's menu -19 Euros /person including:

Green salad “Sikia”

Tzatziki

Fried pumpkin meatballs

Main plate-choose one! 1) Mixed grill with French fries 2) Fish of the day with vegetables

Dessert Homemade Pecan Pie (refreshments and drinks are excluded)

*If you are vegetarian send us email to prepare a special menu for you!

21:30 Cold beers and rock n’ roll at the Nagual bar

We will celebrate the last night of the rally at a very nice beach bar with cold beers, cocktails & Rock N’ Roll music. Get ready to dance!

Distance 1.1 miles/1.9 km which can be walked in about 25 mins. 850m on the main road which has an easy- going pedestrian way along the road and the rest inside the coastal village of Kala Nera. So there is no need to ride the bikes.

Day 3-Sunday 2 June

10:00 Show and Shine

*At the meeting point of the campsite-see the map

Come up and enjoy this great event by entering your Royal Enfield motorcycle in the Show & Shine or by checking all the bikes on display

11:00 Rally Prizegiving (at the presentations campsite area-see the map)

12:00 End of the rally...Hope you had good time at the rally and enjoy the rest of the day!

Around Pelion suggestions

SInce you will staying in the area we would like to suggest you these attractions!

Pelion Moutzouris Steam Train

The legendary old steam train of Pelion is popularly known as Moutzouris (smudgy). This train started working in the late 19th century and played a key role in the development of Pelion and the overall region of Thessaly. After it was abandoned in the years that followed the Second World War, a few years ago this train started working again, connection some villages of the area

Pelion Centaur's path

Centaur’s Path in Portaria village is a hidden gem in Pelion, definitely worth visiting. According to Greek Mythology, Centaurs were hybrid beasts (half humans and half horses) that used to live on Mount Pelion. In Ancient Greek Literature they are related to all the negative natural phenomena, such as sudden climate changes or any unexpected weather conditions. They are depicted as lunatic, impulsive creatures and they are usually accused of causing many destructions to humans.

By following Centaur’s Path, you have the chance to admire some of the most impressive sights of the area, let alone the splendid nature that makes this place look like a paradise on Earth! It is divided into two parts. The first one leads to the center of the village, while the second one guides you to its exit. The path is marked with red circles on stones, so as not to deviate from it. There is also a fountain with drinking water and some benches for you to rest before continuing your journey.

MEMORABILIA

At the REOC secretary area you could buy some memorabilia from the 2024 REOC Greek National Rally

THE OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS OF THE RALLY IN TWO OPTIONS

-MEN’S GREY

- WOMEN’S WHITE

MOST PART OF PROCCEDS WILL GO FOR CHARITY TO "FLOGA" . FLOGA IS A PARENT'S ASSOCIATON STANDING BY THE CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND TREIR FAMILIES ESTABLISHED AT PANAGIOTIS AND AGLAIA KYRIAKOU GENERAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ATHENS

PRICE: 15€

The official rally pin

PRICE: 4€

***Payments for memorabilia are only in cash and in Euros

From the archives

Maybe the oldest Royal Enfield owners club photo in the world?

"1914 Royal Enfield 424cc and the Swedish Motor Bicycle Club The model as such became popular in the country as early as the 1910s, first in Stockholm and the surrounding area, not least because it became so common within the 1913 newly started Swedish Motor Bicycle Club (SMCK), but then also outside the capital. Within SMCK, two competing teams were soon formed in the road races of the time, one equipped with such English Royal Enfield machines, the other with German Wanderer bikes. There were of course other brands, not least American, but these two brands dominated at the beginning of the club's operations. The Enfield team set up in 1914.The owners at the photo where Lieutenant Patrick Welin, Lieutenant Nils Kindberg, Lieutenant R. Johnsson, technologist Gunnar Enderlein, Gunnar Levin, Gunnar Andersson and Gustaf Blom."