AltRider's Taste of Dakar 2013

solarinsocal · 01-24-2013, 01:31 PM

Hey all. I was just curious. Is anyone going to this event? The AltRider’s Taste of Dakar. I was considering it because it looked like a lot of fun and a bang for the buck. I’ll put some information up so that you guys can take a look. It looks like Jimmy Lewis will be around to give out some very much needed off road training for us big bike riders. It also looks like they’ve got Johnny Campbell of JCR Honda coming as well. http://jcrhonda.com/member/all/33 Should be a blast.

http://www.altrider.com/taste-of-dakar-2013/pid/1115

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oqTQg9UXFk

beechum1 · 01-24-2013, 10:42 PM

On my radar since November.... Depends on a few things, but I'm almost ready to write it in pen.

AltRider · 01-29-2013, 09:09 AM

Jeremy here from AltRider. I just wanted to let you all know that there are only 5 more spots available in the Friday class with Jimmy Lewis before the event. I would sign up now before the spots run out! We didn't expect this to be as popular as it is. Please email us at info@altrider.com if you have any questions.

Register here: http://www.altrider.com/taste-of-dakar-2013/pid/1115

Woundflatout · 01-31-2013, 08:50 PM

I'm planning on being there. Wanted to ride there but the pesky Cascades or Sierras are in my way with tons of snow...guess I'll have to load up the gas guzzler Land Rover. :(

A couple of my loonie friends are riding there from SC doing 1200 miles per day...riding the event and turning around and riding home 1200 mi per day...

beechum1 · 02-03-2013, 11:31 AM

anybody coming down from Reno area? Wanna carpool? I have navigator and 12' trailer. 50/50 travel expenses. Plan on leaving thursday morning, but a little flexible.

DA KLIXTER · 02-11-2013, 07:38 AM

I've been thinking a mid-winter ride would be cool,then got up this morning to 2 below 0.That's got to be some kind of sign. I'm in.
CK

Pointman0853 · 02-11-2013, 06:37 PM

I'm also thinking abour coming down, but can't figure out the whole camping thing. Are we camping at the RV park? Showers? Toilets? Instructions not clear. I was in Shoshone last year when this was going on. Looked like fun on the big bikes, just need a bit more info...

Pointman

Woundflatout · 02-11-2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pointman0853

I'm also thinking abour coming down, but can't figure out the whole camping thing. Are we camping at the RV park? Showers? Toilets? Instructions not clear. I was in Shoshone last year when this was going on. Looked like fun on the big bikes, just need a bit more info...

Pointman

I believe there are a few RV hookups at the campground, from what i could gather...the camping is primarily tent sites. There are facilities with showers and toilets from what I read. Looking forward the the event...not so much the 1000 mile drive to get there. See y'all in a few weeks!

DA KLIXTER · 02-12-2013, 02:15 PM

I just googled the Lakeside RV park- it looks like showers,toilets,etc. Some pretty good reviews EXCEPT slow wi-fi and poor cable.I might have to rethink this adventure ride....
CK

AltRider · 02-13-2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pointman0853

I'm also thinking abour coming down, but can't figure out the whole camping thing. Are we camping at the RV park? Showers? Toilets? Instructions not clear. I was in Shoshone last year when this was going on. Looked like fun on the big bikes, just need a bit more info...

Pointman

This is nancy here from AltRider and I'll answer any of your questions. It is primarily an RV park and they do not usually have campers. However, we arranged a deal with them to camp on grassy spots and have reserved many RV spaces in one area so we have an entire area for our event. Some people will be bringing in their RV's but for the most part, about 80% of people are camping. There will be showers, toilets and even a pool -- not sure how good that pool is.

Anybody else have any questions? I'd be happy to answer them!

C5INC · 02-14-2013, 09:59 AM

I was there last year and had a GREAT time! AltRider is good people! Sadly I can't make the date work this year. We're heading for Mesquite tomorrow for a week of desert riding!

Ensign_Crusher · 02-19-2013, 05:59 PM

I'll be there on an NC700X!

Woundflatout · 02-20-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ensign_Crusher

I'll be there on an NC700X!

Wow. Curious to see how it does in the sand...what tires are you running?

beechum1 · 02-20-2013, 03:31 PM

Not going to make it. My motor didn't get to me until monday afternoon.

Woundflatout · 02-25-2013, 03:55 PM

Anyone have some good ones? In the process of uploading them... here is a teaser:

01-24-2013, 01:31 PM	#1
solarinsocal ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Torrance Oddometer: 27	AltRider's Taste of Dakar 2013 Hey all. I was just curious. Is anyone going to this event? The AltRider’s Taste of Dakar. I was considering it because it looked like a lot of fun and a bang for the buck. I’ll put some information up so that you guys can take a look. It looks like Jimmy Lewis will be around to give out some very much needed off road training for us big bike riders. It also looks like they’ve got Johnny Campbell of JCR Honda coming as well. http://jcrhonda.com/member/all/33 Should be a blast. http://www.altrider.com/taste-of-dakar-2013/pid/1115 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oqTQg9UXFk __________________ BMW R1200GS, Yamaha Super Tenere

01-24-2013, 10:42 PM	#2
beechum1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Herlong, CA. Look it up, I'll wait. Oddometer: 4,933	On my radar since November.... Depends on a few things, but I'm almost ready to write it in pen. __________________ www.bajastarz.com \\\ 94 XR650L, 85 GL1200A Rally Moto Kit /// Vendor Thread

01-31-2013, 08:50 PM	#4
Woundflatout Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Portlandia Oddometer: 359	I'm planning on being there. Wanted to ride there but the pesky Cascades or Sierras are in my way with tons of snow...guess I'll have to load up the gas guzzler Land Rover. :( A couple of my loonie friends are riding there from SC doing 1200 miles per day...riding the event and turning around and riding home 1200 mi per day... __________________ Jason Slutsky *PROUD TO BE* *RIFF RAFF* '03 XR650R Rallymoto #159

02-03-2013, 11:31 AM	#5
beechum1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Herlong, CA. Look it up, I'll wait. Oddometer: 4,933	anybody coming down from Reno area? Wanna carpool? I have navigator and 12' trailer. 50/50 travel expenses. Plan on leaving thursday morning, but a little flexible. __________________ www.bajastarz.com \\\ 94 XR650L, 85 GL1200A Rally Moto Kit /// Vendor Thread

02-11-2013, 07:38 AM	#6
DA KLIXTER Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Ketchum,Idaho Oddometer: 547	I've been thinking a mid-winter ride would be cool,then got up this morning to 2 below 0.That's got to be some kind of sign. I'm in. CK __________________ "isn't there an easier trail?"

02-11-2013, 06:37 PM	#7
Pointman0853 Unregistered Gun Owner Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Douglas County, Nevada Oddometer: 1,326	Warm ride I'm also thinking abour coming down, but can't figure out the whole camping thing. Are we camping at the RV park? Showers? Toilets? Instructions not clear. I was in Shoshone last year when this was going on. Looked like fun on the big bikes, just need a bit more info... Pointman __________________ AMA Life Member 600475 IBA #5 More Cowbell!

02-12-2013, 02:15 PM	#9
DA KLIXTER Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Ketchum,Idaho Oddometer: 547	I just googled the Lakeside RV park- it looks like showers,toilets,etc. Some pretty good reviews EXCEPT slow wi-fi and poor cable.I might have to rethink this adventure ride.... CK __________________ "isn't there an easier trail?"

02-14-2013, 09:59 AM	#11
C5INC Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Montana Oddometer: 47	I was there last year and had a GREAT time! AltRider is good people! Sadly I can't make the date work this year. We're heading for Mesquite tomorrow for a week of desert riding!

02-19-2013, 05:59 PM	#12
Ensign_Crusher Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 22	I'll be there on an NC700X! __________________ Hell For Leather

02-20-2013, 03:31 PM	#14
beechum1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Herlong, CA. Look it up, I'll wait. Oddometer: 4,933	Not going to make it. My motor didn't get to me until monday afternoon. __________________ www.bajastarz.com \\\ 94 XR650L, 85 GL1200A Rally Moto Kit /// Vendor Thread

02-25-2013, 03:55 PM	#15
Woundflatout Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Portlandia Oddometer: 359	Photos Anyone have some good ones? In the process of uploading them... here is a teaser: __________________ Jason Slutsky *PROUD TO BE* *RIFF RAFF* '03 XR650R Rallymoto #159

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