Day 5 of the Greece Rally began with a demanding 60 km liaison of rocky climbs, followed by a challenging 20 km special stage through the Bosdakas crossing — a dramatic, almost lunar-like terrain known for its rocky creek beds, craters, rolling stones, and narrow gullies. Riders had to cope not only with enduro-level demands but also with tricky navigation, choosing careful lines across open ridges, through water-carved ruts, and over slippery ground.
Bikes
Stage victory went to #306 Bucko Norbert (SVK), who dominated the crossing with a fast, controlled pace. #142 Svitko Stefan (SVK) followed steady and smooth to secure second place, while #304 Pavelka Stanislav (CZE) showed determination and resilience to finish third.
A standout performance came from #6 Vasilis Boudros (BMW), who, riding the heaviest motorcycle, delivered an excellent result as the top Greek finisher, also moving into the lead of the Greek overall classification. He was followed by #60 Giannis Sevastopoulos (Yamaha) and #10 Giorgos Stogiannos.
SSV
In the Side-by-Side category, victory went to #89 Jan van Gerven / Rudolf Meijer, who handled the tough terrain with great skill. #833 Andre Thewessen / Mayk Thewessen finished second, while #88 Jasper Versteijnen / Jelle Van Limpt completed the podium in third.
The Bosdakas crossing once again highlighted the Greece Rally’s reputation for combining endurance with pure enduro skill, with competitors across all categories praising the variety and difficulty of the stage.