Off-Road Day (Jeeper Day)

Every year on October 11, Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union celebrate the national holiday Off-Road Day or Jeeper Day The date October 11 was not chosen by chance In 1913, on this day (which corresponded to September 29, old style), a competition of Russian motorists was held for the first time They organized a two-mile race with obstacles while driving on a country road At that time, well-known car brands took part in the competition Further such races were held on country roads, rough terrain, along a circular asphalt or dirt track, in conditions of artificially created (embankments, potholes, holes) or natural off-road conditions (swamps, rivers, ravines, virgin snow, hummocks, deserts) Off-road driving brings racing excitement, adrenaline rush, pleasure and a lot of emotions to racers and extreme sports enthusiasts At the same time, winning or entering the top three is not necessary Even participation itself brings a special drive In addition, the event, which is held with the participation of spectators, is dynamic and spectacular Depending on the venue and other conditions, tens to hundreds of thousands of spectators watch it and bets are placed For ordinary motorists, driving on an uneven road with potholes, irregularities, and obstacles is a terrible condition that causes fear for the condition of their personal equipment and their safety There are cases when, when driving on a bad road, the muffler falls off and fasteners are lost Such motorists prefer driving on smooth asphalt Not only professional racers and fans of off-road, jeeping, autocross, trophy expeditions and other areas of sports or tourism celebrate Jeeper Day Men and women who own a car, scooter, motorcycle, moped or even a bicycle can consider Off-Road Day as their holiday Also, October 11 is a holiday for mothers with baby strollers, who often have to overcome off-road conditions in urban or rural areas This is a holiday for all people who encounter uneven asphalt, the presence of water puddles on the sidewalk, and other obstacles on the road All of them more than once had to overcome difficulties on rough terrain or on a dirt, asphalt road And such trips or hikes were not always successful In frequent cases, they were accompanied by falls, bruises, abrasions, dislocations and other injuries On an off-road holiday, you can follow the ill-fated route more carefully or find a road with better conditions Driving on off-road, bumpy and uneven terrain renders personal passenger transport unusable Therefore, it is advisable to conduct competitions using specialized equipment with high performance properties and increased strength characteristics Often competitions are held on go-karts, jeeps, all-terrain vehicles, amphibians, and off-road vehicles People who want to experience the thrill of traveling on sandy or bumpy roads turn their attention to ATVs and other equipment designed for this purpose All-terrain vehicles are suitable for overcoming bumpy roads, puddles, and mud You can celebrate the holiday of off-road driving at a sports club, karting schools, and other establishments that offer rental services for powerful, off-road equipment For those who want to relax in a normal atmosphere, relaxing in nature, with friends, acquaintances and relatives, is suitable The weather at the beginning of October in most of the country is conducive to taking a walk in the forest, planting, or at the dacha This can be a holiday with children and adults accompanied by pets In this case, the holiday is accompanied by fun games, tournaments, and competitions If it gets cold or rainy, you can celebrate the holiday in a cafe, at home, or in a bathhouse