Forum: Racing
01-07-2013, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 22,579
Bad news
Damn, looks like bad news from Don's team:
Let's keep our fingers crossed he is okay.
Live updates on http://rallyraidcanada.com
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Forum: Racing
01-07-2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 153
Views: 22,579
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Forum: Canada
02-13-2012, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 32,769
Great show overall, and I ended up in a few of...
Great show overall, and I ended up in a few of the crowd shots at the end. Waiting for my royalty cheque :D
Thought it was strange how they didn't even introduce Don Hatton, fellow Dakar racer and...
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Forum: Battle scooters
08-17-2011, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,185
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Forum: Racing
08-17-2011, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,505
Very cool! If I had that sort of money lying...
Very cool! If I had that sort of money lying around this would be a dream come true - definitely will be the experience of a lifetime for whoever goes. I just hope whoever signs up feeds a healthy...
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Forum: Canada
07-26-2011, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,731
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Forum: Canada
07-24-2011, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,731
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Forum: Canada
07-08-2011, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,731
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Forum: Canada
06-10-2011, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 257
Views: 32,769
I agree the first "Long Way" shows were...
I agree the first "Long Way" shows were excellent, but would have been a bit better with a bit less support crew. I prefer Charlie's shows - the inside look at your average dude attempting Dakar was...
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Forum: Canada
06-09-2011, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,185
I've "rough camped" in the Tofino area a few...
I've "rough camped" in the Tofino area a few times with no issues. Follow any dirt logging road until you are in an isolated area to pull off. Usually this will be cutblock, but is sometimes a lake,...
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Forum: Canada
06-07-2011, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,246
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Forum: Ride reports
05-23-2011, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 268
Views: 73,360
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Forum: Canada
03-30-2011, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,489
I concur
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I concur
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3785045253_a239887820_z.jpg?zz=1
Long lonely isolated road, perfect for biking.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3784062824_c364dae98e_z.jpg
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Forum: Canada
03-30-2011, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,319
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2011, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,923,636
How is the MT21 front on pavement though? My DR...
How is the MT21 front on pavement though? My DR is my city commuter too, and I often need to do a stretch of highway to get to good trails. Looking for a good balance for 50/50 I guess, maybe T63 or...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-09-2011, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,923,636
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Forum: Ride reports
03-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 268
Views: 73,360
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Forum: Thumpers
03-09-2011, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,923,636
I think I have to agree with you about the T63...
I think I have to agree with you about the T63 front diving in corners! Also maybe washing out entirely & suddenly, plopping me on my face/arm and breaking my precious bones :huh
Riding skills...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-01-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 1,112
Views: 171,860
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Forum: Ride reports
01-24-2011, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
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Forum: Ride reports
01-24-2011, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
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Forum: Ride reports
01-21-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 11 - San Felipe to Ensenada 250km/160mi
Woke again just before sunrise.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/5081070637_bd4dc599e6_z.jpg
I opened the door of my tent to watch the very colorful sunrise over the Sea of Cortez. As soon...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-21-2011, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 10 - Corona CA to San Filipe Baja. 500km/300mi
Hubbe turned around towards the end of the Palm desert and we carried on towards Mexicali. This is quite a long and boring stretch but we eventually found Calexico, the town on the California side....
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Forum: Ride reports
01-21-2011, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 8 & 9 - escape from LA
We haven't got far to go today so we get some extra sleep and enjoy the hotel's breakfast bar. I advise against filling up on tons of waffles before a day in hot LA traffic, but my advice is ignored....
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2011, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 8 - Butano to Buellton CA. 250 mi
We awoke to find our bikes still intact. All brake lines were inspected for raccoon tampering.
Today would be a very scenic day. We rode through Big Sur, a place I've been wanting to see for many...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2011, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Fortuna CA - Butano State Park CA. 310mi
Another uneventful morning, we hit the road early as there are no tents to pack up.
We cruise over a few foggy and chilly mountain passes and make good time down the 101 highway until we near...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2011, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 7 - Lakeside OR - Fortuna CA 250mi
Another early and uneventful morning, and our packing habits were starting to improve. The only drama of the morning was Rob pulling a muscle in his back, but that seemed to pass quickly. Something...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2011, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 6 - Cannon Beach OR - Lakeside OR
Up with the sun again, I took advantage of our luxury campground and used the hot shower.
As the number of hungry bunnies in our campsite increased, we packed up quickly barely escaping with our...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2011, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 5 - Boradman OR - Cannon Beach OR. 243 miles
As I do on bike trips and camping, I woke up just before sunrise. At home, when I'm going work, loud alarm clocks can go off for an hour and I don't stir, eventually waking up exhausted. When I sleep...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2011, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 4 - Creston BC to Boardman OR 535km/ 332mi
We got up early the next day, eager to start the first day of riding together. Now begins the daily routines. Re-pack the bags, load up, find fuel and coffee, and hit the road.
Destination #1 was...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-20-2011, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,499
Day 3 - Princeton BC to Creston BC 454km/282mi
Alright. It's been months and months since I've updated here, but I want to complete the report so I'll just continue after my last proper post, day 2.
Day 3 I woke up at our riverside camp site,...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-19-2011, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 975
Views: 347,100
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Forum: Canada
01-19-2011, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 637
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Forum: Canada
01-19-2011, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 741
Views: 90,701
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Forum: Canada
01-18-2011, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,098
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Forum: Racing
01-18-2011, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 12,403
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Forum: Thumpers
01-18-2011, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,923,636
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
01-18-2011, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 9,293
Views: 3,395,754
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Forum: Racing
01-17-2011, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 12,403
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Forum: Racing
01-16-2011, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 902,371
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