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{{stub}}[[File:Dtsguruguay.jpeg|thumb|DTSG member [[User:Marusia|Marusia]] in a suit for (not only) competitive autostop in [[Uruguay]]]]'''HitchhikingCompetitive Autostop''' is also seen by some as a (new) form of extreme the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering orienteering] sport, combining hiking, orienteering and exploration with ''autostop'' as a means of transport. Competitions and varying expeditions are organized on a regular base by clubs in Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Germany. Elements of ''sport orienteering'' & ''navigation'' in (un)known territory off and on the road are an inherent part in such competitions, establishing a more adventurous form of ''autostop''.

Russian hitchhiking clubs (Next to that, research and lectures are conducted regarding a broad range of topics, including e.g. training for giving first-aid on the road, survival training in specific conditions, perfecting [[PASLnight hitchhiking]]) are or strategical autostop. In 2014, the second qualification round for the pioneers of this form of sport[[World Championships]] is planned, where specific distances have to be traveled by hitchhiking as fast as possible in order to win covering a competition. This included excursions route through all of a few Europe (~16 days up to several weeks, covering thousands of kilometers of hitchhiking motorized vehicles, freight airplanes or boats). Next to that, elements of While ''sport orienteering'competitive autostop' & ''navigation'' is mainly based in (un)known territory off Russia, Ukraine and the road can be implemented Baltics, there are attempts to establish competitive autostop in [[Western Europe]]. A first [[DTSG|German club]] has been founded in such competitions, asking the participant for more than just ''hitting the road''November 2011.[[File:P1010832.JPG|thumb|DTSG member [[User:Korn|Korn]] with a competitive autostop uniform [[night hitchhiking]] across [[Brazil]]]]

=== Regulations ===In 2012, there will be the past PASL created a third attempt for set of competitive autostop rules & regulations with regard of the TransGlobal Race. The competition rules can be found [http://transglobal-race.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=2&lang=en here] {{en}}. An adapted version is in use of the [World Championshipshttp://www.sporttrampen.de/p/regelwerk.html German club] {{de}}.[[File:Roads competitiveautostop.jpg|thumb|A [[PASL]] member in [[Russia]] during a competitive autostop event]].

While === Competitive Autostop Union ===In order to organize and connect the various international '''competitive autostop''' is currently mostly based in the Baltics clubs and Russiasports enthousiasts, there are attempts ongoing efforts to establish competitive autostop/sport hitchhiking in form a [[Western Europe]UCAC|Union of Competitive Autostop Clubs] as well. If you are interested in building up such, be welcome to join the [https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/hitchsport hitchsport mailing list].

==Regulations=Regional Clubs ===* [[CAT]], Клуб Спортивного Автостопа (''Competitive Autostop Team'')In the past * [[PASL created a document ]], Петербургская Лига Автостопа (''St. Petersburg Autostop League, Russia'')* [[VHHC]], Vilnius Hitch-Hiking Club (''Lithuania'')* [[DTSG]], Deutsche Trampsport Gemeinschaft (''German Competitive Autostop Community, Germany'')* MKCA - Московская Команда Спортивного Автостопа (''Moscow Team of Competitive Autostop, Russia'')* (Name unknown) - Minsk (Belarus) has competitive autostop rules & regulationscommunity, too === Events ===* 5 November, wich have been adopted and revised by other hitchhiking clubs2016 - Transglobal 2nd Qualification Round (Europe, eapprox.g. Vilnius based 2-3 weeks)* 25 - 27 November 2016 - [[VHHCDTSG]]race in the Black Forest, Germany as well as their 5 year anniversary celebration == Links ==* [http://transglobal-race.org TransGlobal Race], Website of the World Championships {{en}}, {{ru}}* [http://www.sporttrampen.de DTSG official website], German competitive autostop club {{de}}* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6AYlm20PpA Alexey Vorov explains] the idea of the TransGlobal Austostop Race {{ru}}The international regulations by VHHC can be found * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDEpw-15LUM German TV] about competitive autostop{{de}}* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IE-WQ3rvmW4 TransGlobal Qualification Round 2012] in Ukraine, a short video summary by a participating team.* [https://vk.ltcom/club5099044 VK] group page for announcements of events in Russia {{ru}}* [https:/faq/comprulenew.vk.html herecom/club9164662 MKCA] group page {{enru}}* [https://new.vk.com/pasl_beginners PASL] group page {{ru}}* [https://new. vk.com/event91105322 Minsk] Sport Hitchhiking Event for Belarus {{ru}}