OK all, I've been asked by a few people to see if I could run this in 2011 so I'm going to say a yes for August 2011.
My knee isn't going to get any worse apparently so as long as i wear a proper motocross knee brace I should be OK. Anyone know a good one
Here are the basic details so let me know if you want to come and I'll start the organising:
Trip length: 3 weeks
Bikes: Take your own pride and joy.
Bike type: I would take a 650 Dakar, XT660, KTM540 or similar although anything from a DRZ to an HP2 to work well. I wouldn't advise a GS or equivalent big traillie as it can be really hard work.
Shipping: Secure and fully insured container there and back. Just waiting for conformation from my shipper. Into Batimore, back from Denver.
Route: TAT from Kentucky to Colorado and then ride some high Colorado passes.
Maps: I have them all so will supply them
Time: August 2011
Luggage: We will stay in motels so will travel very light. Small panniers or soft luggage will be good or even a big roll bag will do.
Equipment: Off road gear is the order of the day. It gets very hot so light is good!
Skill level: You don't have to be an off road god but must be confident on dirt and have mechanical knowledge of your bike. If it breaks, we have to fix it because we will be miles from anywhere. I will set up a pre tour off road ride to make sure we all can ride!
Cost: If I can get 8/10 bikes, I'm guessing it will be 4k max including shipping, flights etc etc
Fun level: Very high because it is a real blast to ride and you will see things that you thought had long gone and a couple of cold ones after a day on the trail are the best ever tasted.
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My knee isn't going to get any worse apparently so as long as i wear a proper motocross knee brace I should be OK. Anyone know a good one
Here are the basic details so let me know if you want to come and I'll start the organising:
Trip length: 3 weeks
Bikes: Take your own pride and joy.
Bike type: I would take a 650 Dakar, XT660, KTM540 or similar although anything from a DRZ to an HP2 to work well. I wouldn't advise a GS or equivalent big traillie as it can be really hard work.
Shipping: Secure and fully insured container there and back. Just waiting for conformation from my shipper. Into Batimore, back from Denver.
Route: TAT from Kentucky to Colorado and then ride some high Colorado passes.
Maps: I have them all so will supply them
Time: August 2011
Luggage: We will stay in motels so will travel very light. Small panniers or soft luggage will be good or even a big roll bag will do.
Equipment: Off road gear is the order of the day. It gets very hot so light is good!
Skill level: You don't have to be an off road god but must be confident on dirt and have mechanical knowledge of your bike. If it breaks, we have to fix it because we will be miles from anywhere. I will set up a pre tour off road ride to make sure we all can ride!
Cost: If I can get 8/10 bikes, I'm guessing it will be 4k max including shipping, flights etc etc
Fun level: Very high because it is a real blast to ride and you will see things that you thought had long gone and a couple of cold ones after a day on the trail are the best ever tasted.
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