Forum: Racing
11-01-2011, 09:01 AM
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Forum: Racing
10-31-2011, 09:42 AM
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Forum: Racing
09-29-2011, 04:15 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2011, 01:48 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2011, 01:44 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2011, 01:27 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2011, 01:25 PM
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2011, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 9
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New Rallye Bike!
My new bike! An Ex Nicky Plumb Touratech F650RR, bought of ebay for what I consider a bargain. This is a big heavy beast compared to my KTM, but it feels like an unstopable force, and I can't wait to...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2011, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 10,708
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Forum: Racing
02-17-2011, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
02-17-2011, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 398
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I looked over a few emails from last year to...
I looked over a few emails from last year to price up my spending. I would say that for me to do the Tuareg Rallye 2010 cost about £2750.
Entry fee 1490 Euro
Tyres £165
Mousses £167
Oil and...
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Forum: Racing
02-17-2011, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Racing
02-11-2011, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
Sorry I haven't been on ADVrider much, over the...
Sorry I haven't been on ADVrider much, over the next few days I will find out what I spent last year and put a break down of the total costs to enter a Rallye like this. Jenny is ball park at around...
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Forum: Racing
04-30-2010, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
04-13-2010, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 46,707
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Forum: Racing
04-07-2010, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
It is my intention at some point soon, to break...
It is my intention at some point soon, to break down my costs, and give a realistic view of what you do need to spend. Rallye riding can have a few hidden costs, but the Tuareg will not require you...
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Forum: Racing
04-07-2010, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
Congratulations to Chris Foster for finishing...
Congratulations to Chris Foster for finishing 17th, he rode well, and didn't miss a single checkpoint on the Rallye. I had really enjoyed riding with these guys for the last 8 days, and hope to race...
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Forum: Racing
04-07-2010, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
04-07-2010, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 398
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Forum: Racing
04-07-2010, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 398
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An early start in Spain saw the sun shining...
An early start in Spain saw the sun shining again. The atmosphere in the Rallye was noticably different now, a feeling of anticipation. We just had to bring it home today, and we unloaded the van and...
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Forum: Racing
04-06-2010, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 398
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We arrived into the port of Nador as the rain...
We arrived into the port of Nador as the rain stopped. We were all soaked, and happily stripped off and changed in the port car park, throwing our stinking riding gear into black bin bags. We made...
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Forum: Racing
04-06-2010, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 398
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In my reduced team, Chris Foster was now up to...
In my reduced team, Chris Foster was now up to 18th overall, and we talked about how we could ride as a team to preserve his position, and if possible push him up the results. Time was running out,...
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Forum: Racing
04-06-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
Day 7, the final day in Morocco.
I woke early,...
Day 7, the final day in Morocco.
I woke early, and had breakfast before most people were up. I felt good this morning (despite the early start) and had time to study the results properly for the...
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Forum: Racing
04-04-2010, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
The GPS is a Garmin V (not 2) with an external...
The GPS is a Garmin V (not 2) with an external ariel, and it has been really good for the sort of functions a Rallye like this needs. A lot of people seem to be using the Garmin 60cx now.
You get...
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Forum: Racing
04-04-2010, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
The bike had some well earned TLC in Missor,...
The bike had some well earned TLC in Missor, fresh oil, filters (air and oil), front wheel bearings, and the usual check over. Only two days to go and it'd run briliiantly, though was looking a bit...
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Forum: Racing
04-04-2010, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 398
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After another technical climb called the Alex...
After another technical climb called the Alex Kante stage, there was some really enjoyable riding along a technical series of trails. This stage ends with a ride down a river bed with steep sides....
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Forum: Racing
04-04-2010, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 398
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Day 6 saw us leave Mersouga and leave the Dunes...
Day 6 saw us leave Mersouga and leave the Dunes behind. I'd really enjoyed the last few days but now it was time to start edging closer to home. Day 6 started with a flat out blast of a special test....
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Forum: Racing
04-03-2010, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 19
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There are now plenty of tank options for the...
There are now plenty of tank options for the Husaberg and I'd make a great Rallye bike. I'm sure Safariberg will be along soon to give his view as he took a 570 to the Dakar this year. My only...
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 398
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 398
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 398
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Back in camp that night, Nigel was in good...
Back in camp that night, Nigel was in good spirits, but it turned out that he had broken his ankle, and it was now his turn to accept that his Rallye was over.
It was a pity as I think he was...
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
04-01-2010, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
03-31-2010, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
03-31-2010, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
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Forum: Racing
03-31-2010, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
Amme is was great to meet all of the Swedes on...
Amme is was great to meet all of the Swedes on the Tuareg rallye. You guys looked like you were having a great time. Are you now addicted to Rallye raids like me? What event would you like to do...
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Forum: Racing
03-30-2010, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 398
Views: 58,464
That was some of the Trails I did get to ride,...
That was some of the Trails I did get to ride, the Moroccan roads are usually miles of arrow straight tarmac that link dusty villages together.
I never find any satisfaction in complaining to the...
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