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TASTE OF DAKAR From sand dunes to stretches of cracked sandbeds, dirt trails winding around valleys and everything in between -- the desert offers unique riding opportunities for ADV enthusiasts. Join us for an epic weekend adventure for the 4th annual Taste of Dakar in Pahrump, Nevada on March 11-13th. This gripping adventure includes GPS-led routes, 5 square meals and snacks for the weekend, adult beverages, nightly entertainment, and the opportunity to ride and train with professional riders. The Taste of Dakar registration includes: 2 nights of camping at the Wine Ridge RV Resort Epic GPS led routes for every skill level in the beautiful off road routes near Death Valley 5 delicious catered southwestern meals Beer and adult beverages A stylish AltRider Taste of Dakar t-shirt Exciting prize giveaways from event sponsors Friday // Roll into the quaint town of Pahrump for registration before a delicious catered dinner right at the campsite, Wine Ridge RV Resort. Set up shop for the weekend and enjoy a few drinks before tucking in for a full day of riding the next day. Saturday // After a hearty breakfast, break into groups based on skill level for the awesome ride into the desert. Don't forget your cameras and Go-Pro's for your awesome adventure through dirt roads, dry cracked sandbeds, dunes and desert brush against the stunning mountainscape. Halfway through the Saturday ride, we'll stop to enjoy a filling lunch and swap stories from the first part of the day. Ride for the rest of the afternoon with your groups and return from your epic day to a special dinner back at the campsite, albeit with new friends and fond memories. If you have time, take a dip at the pool and hot tub at the RV resort. Sunday // Wake up to another delicious breakfast and break down your campsite for your ride home. Register for the Taste of Dakar by adding the Event/Ride Only option to your cart and check out. You will be receiving itineraries and more information a few weeks before the event. BLACK SWAN MOTO OFF-ROAD RIDING SCHOOL Need an off-road refresher course? Or even a full-on introduction to off-road riding? Black Swan Moto will be conducting a one-day class on Friday the 11th before the AltRider Taste of Dakar event. Learn all the tricks and tips of off-road riding from instructors with 10+ years of training experience and get prepared with a teaser of all the terrain for the weekend course. Register for this class and the Taste of Dakar event by adding the "Event/Ride + Friday Class" to your cart. You will be receiving itineraries and more information a few weeks before the event. Motorcycle rentals at a special Taste of Dakar event price are available through MotoQuest: Email [email protected] for any questions about Taste of Dakar or the Black Swan Moto class.

So whats over in Arizona that would be interesting to see, do and explore? There is an amazing amount of kick ass stuff to do and see in the great state of Arizona. There's great riding, great scenery and all the fun of a RawHyde Rally combined with the amazing Overland Expo. For starters let me say that we are really pleased to be hosting our rally side by side with the Overland Expo and bringing you the opportunity to enjoy a three days of adventure riding as well as a chance to explore the expo! There you'll see gear and equipment from over a hundred adventure oriented vendors that will have come from all over the world to show you their wares. We have attended Overland Expo for the last three years and its an amazing event. Its sort of a combination between a trade show and an African Safari. Everything you could ever need to take a "round the world trip" is on display. Whether you are a four wheeler... or a two wheeler its all there to be seen and dreamed about. On our part - The Arizona Adventure Rally will take place at Mormon Lake, Arizona, just a few miles from the world renowned Mogollon Rim and the Grand Canyon. We'll be camped up high in the mountains above 7000 feet, nestled in the pine forests with hundreds of miles of dirt roads in the incredible settings of the Mogollon. Everyone who has read a Zane Grey novel or a Louis L'Amour book knows of the Mogollon. Its a rugged escarpment of stone that runs a couple of hundred miles through the back country of Arizona. In many places the shear drop along the face of the rim is a half mile or so in height and there are dirt roads galore. Its an awesome place for an adventure ride... please join us! If you're a little uncertain about the whole idea of backcountry travel on an adventure bike have no fear... we are running our "intro to adventure" rider traing program at the rally. This class will allow you to learn the basics of "off roading" and leave you plenty of time to explore the surrounding country and see the Expo too. Click here to learn more about our training program.

Overland Expo West We are the premier overlanding event in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world's leading experts, alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together in one place all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to get outfitted and get going. Mormon Lake Lodge is a rustic venue located in the beautiful Coconino National Forest, about 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, and 3 hours north of Phoenix off I-17. The Flagstaff area has thousands of hotel rooms, restaurants, bars, and is the gateway to the Grand Canyon and the Four Corners backcountry. 180+ exhibitors 170+ different classes, workshops, and roundtable programs Experts, authors, & videographers from around the world Music, food, film festival, & happy hours 8000+ overlanders from around the world On-site & nearby camping for everyone Kids age 17 and under are free May 15-17, 2015 – Mormon Lake Lodge Flagstaff, Arizona, USA PUBLIC HOURS: FRIDAY 9-5 / SATURDAY 8-5 / SUNDAY 8-3