The KTM Adventure Rally Canada is back on the schedule for this year, with plans to run the event on June 17-18 this year, instead of the usual fall dates.

This is the fourth year for KTM’s rally in Canada; COVID-19 interrupted plans for the 2020 and 2021 events, so this is the first time we’ve had the chance to attend this since the pandemic began. It’s going to be a change-up this year, as previous Canadian KTM rallies ran out west and were scheduled for the fall. This worked well with KTM’s test rides schedule (the rally was the last stop of the year for the demo truck), but it didn’t work so well with the weather. The 2019 rally in the Kootenays of British Columbia saw Day 2 snowed out, with significant powder falling overnight and then all through the morning and afternoon.

That shouldn’t be a problem this year, as the ride is based in the forests north of Montreal, at the Auberge du Lac Taureau in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Québec. And while the location of the event is different and so is the scheduling in the calendar, one thing remains the same: It’s a team-based event, and all adventure bikes and dual sports are welcome, as long as they’re over 600cc capacity (with an exception for the KTM 390 Adventure). That means you can tackle the rally on your Kawasaki KLR650, but not on your Suzuki DR-Z400.

美国人希望参加应该注意Canada does have some COVID-19 border restrictions in place, but it’s very easy to get into the country right now if you have Canadian-approved COVID-19 vaccinations and a negative test. However, the rulesmaychange by June, making it easier to get in, or impossible to get in—make your plans accordingly.

Here’s some more pertinent information from KTM’s press release:

Teams of 2 to 4 riders are invited to take on the 2-day rally navigating through the diverse wilderness in the Lanaudière region of Quebec. There are 2 different adventure routes varying in difficulty. If your team of adventurers is seeking to experience a long-distance adventure on gravel roads (R2) is your class. If your team is looking to push the limits in search of tougher and aggressive off-road terrain with plenty of rocks, logs and everything in between, (R1) may be more suitable.

Both classes will be riding toward the same goal of achieving the closest final mileage possible and the mileage will be calculated according to KTM’s predetermined routes (R1 and R2). Overall team results will be shared during the awards ceremony on Saturday night.

For more information, keep an eye on KTM’sEventBrite page. Entries cost $474.08 CAD, which includes food and participation and other perks, but does not cover the cost of a room at the Auberge—book that separately, if you want to stay there. For now, KTM hasn’t updated itsCanadian rally Facebook page, but perhaps the company will feed more information through there in coming weeks.