our story

Forget the fancy bike and gear.Just get out there and have a go!

Welcome to OpenRoads Rally!

Australia’s first affordable & accessible navigation adventure rally

Hosting fun, budget-friendly events for adventure motorcycle riders, OpenRoads Rally is the first of its kind in Australia (and the first we know of in the world). Open to all experience levels and ages, we focus on roadbook navigation and skills training as well as havin’ a wheelie good time!
Founded in 2019 by Jessica Zahra and a group of dedicated riders, OpenRoads Rally takes participants through stunning terrain and arguably some of the best views and riding available in our beautiful country.
When you join the OpenRoads Rally crew, you don’t need to have any experience or fancy equipment - just hop on and have a go! Offering a safe, controlled environment, you’ll be able to polish up your roadbook navigation and riding skills with confidence.
Ready to rev up the adrenaline? Come along to our annual ADV events, a guaranteed wild experience where you’ll make new riding buddies while sharing epic stories and memories.

rise
-

Our Victoria rally is one of the largest gatherings of adventure riders in Australia.

ride
-

Removing barriers from the ground up, we cater for all skill levels, all ages and genders.

rave
-

70% of people who attend one of OpenRoads Rally’s events return for the next.

“As a new rider, having a roadbook to follow and support was very reassuring and fun.”
Turning “maybe someday”  into reality
Finding excuses not to bite the bullet, we all watch the Dakar and wonder – Could I do that someday? How hard is it? - because the jump between being an average punter and doing a long-distance enduro competition seems almost superhuman. And let’s be honest, pretty terrifying. Through OpenRoads Rally, we aim to give a taster of what’s involved, in a relaxed environment, to encourage people to take up the sport and improve their skills.
We are not a race. We are not a pro-rider event.We enjoy letting loose and riding with our family. In fact, we’re a little bit goofy...and shameless about it.Because no matter who you are or where you are on your journey, it’s all about the love of the sport, the people you meet, and the stories you tell.
“The camaraderie & friendship by all who attended was just amazing.”

Uniting the community, for the joy of riding

Just start

It’s better to start somewhere than not at all. All that matters is your “let’s give it a go” can-do attitude.

Chill out

Life’s too short to be serious…seriously! Don’t sweat the small stuff.

Good yarn

New mates, memories and stories, the only thing we love more than riding is each other!

Say hey to the team

OpenRoads Rally isn’t just any old “job”, it’s our passion. Here to serve our amazing community, we’re all in together!

The legends who make the dream work

Jessica Zahra
Drew Wilson
Motorsport
Stu Grant
Safety & recovery
Jarryd Butler
Marketing
Jess Dawes
Operations
We’d love to list all our amazing volunteers and attendees but this page would get out of control (let’s leave that to Dakar). You all know who you are - THANK YOU for being a part of our OpenRoads Rally fam.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Love a good throwback? Time travelling back to 2019, it all started with an idea…
our story

FOOTPRINTS IN THE DIRT

Keeping it fresh, OpenRoads Rally moves locations with every event. Aside from opening up new, exciting terrains, this also allows us to give back to the wider community. 

Leaving positive footprints wherever we go, we contribute an average of $XXXXX to every community/township that welcomes us. From accommodation to food and contractors, we care about our impact.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Ready to make new friends, learn loads about rally riding and have an all-around sick time?We’d love for you to join OpenRoads Rally as a volunteer!
APPLY NOW

OUR SPONSORS

Rallying the good cause with us, we’re forever grateful for our generous sponsors. Absolute champions!
OUR SPONSORS
ADVENTURE EVENTS FOR AMATEUR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
cOPYRIGHT @ OPENROADS rally 2024
Events
Event calendarEvent Registrationour sponsors
Get involved
VolunteerjobsmediaSponsor
Community
Community Videos
Help
Help centerHelp Centrecontactprivacy policyterms & COnditions
Sponsored by