http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/adventure-riders-plan--mile-bike-trip-in-western-south/article_5d655c1b-3ab9-5a9e-9b28-bb861de16602.html
I think I have a goal for the summer..
I guess I can't go... web site says you need a 450cc or bigger. :(
http://www.dakotaadventureloop.com/faq (http://www.dakotaadventureloop.com/faq)
Quote from: Bogus Jim on July 05, 2013, 09:30:06 AM
I guess I can't go... web site says you need a 450cc or bigger. :(
http://www.dakotaadventureloop.com/faq (http://www.dakotaadventureloop.com/faq)
I could bring a tow rope ;)
I'm pretty sure my DRZ could handle it too ;) maybe I'll add a big bore kit
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This does look like fun though. We should get a group together. Take a Friday off, leave Thursday afternoon as soon as everyone's off work, that should give us plenty of time to do the whole loop.
Quote from: Bogus Jim on July 05, 2013, 10:16:31 AM
This does look like fun though. We should get a group together. Take a Friday off, leave Thursday afternoon as soon as everyone's off work, that should give us plenty of time to do the whole loop.
sounds like a plan to me :)
300cc just wont cut it. Maybe next year I'll add a 650 single to the stable, then I'll be able to make it with less RPMS.
Awesome!
So did anyone see the exact dates for this? "On Friday, July 12, on its return to the Hills, the group will stop to visit the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame"
I know you cant just tag along "20-plus hand-picked riders" but was wondering when the tracks were going to be posted.
This has the sound of what many think of us dualsport riders, an air of exclusivity. Not sure why it has to be 20 hand picked riders. Maybe like Neal Bayly's trips, it involved gobs of $ or influence to be part of the group. Who knows.
It is good that someone is promoting the sport in the state. I'd like to do it sometime.
Quote from: greatbuffalo on July 06, 2013, 12:05:50 AM
This has the sound of what many think of us dualsport riders, an air of exclusivity. Not sure why it has to be 20 hand picked riders. Maybe like Neal Bayly's trips, it involved gobs of $ or influence to be part of the group. Who knows.
It is good that someone is promoting the sport in the state. I'd like to do it sometime.
Just PR crap, it's a bunch of old guys who have ridden for years
Well looks like they made it back. A couple crashes / injuries. Stuff happens.
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/riders-finish-dakota-adventure-loop/article_77767de4-991f-5241-89b0-93046bb2f768.html (http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/riders-finish-dakota-adventure-loop/article_77767de4-991f-5241-89b0-93046bb2f768.html)
I wonder if they rode Camp 5. Probably not. Find out when the tracks are posted.
Sounds like it was a one shot deal. Bummer. Sounds like a fun ride.
They are supposed to post the GPS files for all to follow. I may do it sometime. Could be fun.
I got a reply that the tracks would be made public in October :o Not sure why it takes 4 months!
In the mean time........Y'all can ride the TSDAT............
Sleddog
GPS tracks are now posted!!
My Brother & I started riding the loop on Thursday. He fell down North of Jewel Cave; that ended his ride :( I finished the "Day 1" section Friday...in the rain.
Other than the mishap, It was an absolutely fantastic ride. The section south of Jewel Cave was gorgeous & remote! I'm anxious to finish the entire loop.
Just at the top of this hill the trail was blocked by a fallen tree.
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Sleddog
I hope your brother is OK.
If you are going to ride section 2 I believe the Trailshead Lodge is closed this time of year, so no gas there. But your KLR probably has enough range even without that gas stop.
May need to get a group together to do sometime time.
Quote from: Bogus Jim on September 14, 2013, 09:10:58 PM
I hope your brother is OK.
If you are going to ride section 2 I believe the Trailshead Lodge is closed this time of year, so no gas there. But your KLR probably has enough range even without that gas stop.
Thanks Jim, He'll be ok, just may take a couple months to heal. We don't have the "Tankers" anymore! These are our new bikes!
A WR & CRF...
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I had the chance to complete the DakAL. A buddy, from Minnesota, & I came out & rode the entire loop. What a great ride, especially the Northern sections from Bell Fourche to Camp Crook, ND border & Buffalo! Absolutely awesome!
I finished the RR on ADV. Take a look here. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=918833
We even ran into this during the ride ;)
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