Where have we been | Willem Avenant Rally Racing

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Mastering the Track Stand on a Dirt Bike: A Step-by-Step Guide

A track stand is a crucial skill for dirt bike riders, allowing you to balance the bike without moving. This technique not only improves...

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How to Follow the Dakar Rally 2025: A Guide for Fans in the USA and South Africa

The Dakar Rally 2025 promises to be a thrilling adventure as it takes competitors across some of the toughest terrains on the planet....

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Understanding Post-Rally Stress Syndrome: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster After Rally Racing

Rally racing is an extraordinary sport. It pushes you to your physical and mental limits, exposing you to extreme conditions, high-risk...

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Decoding Dakar - July to Sept Newsletter

Welcome to the Decoding Dakar newsletter! If you're just joining us, this series chronicles my journey toward competing in the legendary...

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5 Hydration Mistakes to Avoid in Rally Racing

Part of my Decoding Dakar Journey As part of my Decoding Dakar journey, I’ve been learning all about hydration and fueling to stay sharp...

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2025 KTM and Husky Factory Rally Replicas: A New Era for Rally Racing

Photo credits HT Rally Raid, and Husqvarna The long-anticipated 2025 KTM and Husky Factory Rally Replicas have finally arrived, and they...

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Dakar 2025: Brutal Challenges and a Sustainable Future Beckon

Unveiling the 47th Edition of the Dakar Rally The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally is shaping up to be another epic adventure, with...

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Decoding Dakar - May/June Newsletter

An Epic Journey Through Utah, Colorado, Baja, New England, and Alberta Since our last update in April, my rally journey has been packed...

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Decoding Dakar - what it is like to ride an RFR

What I have learned about riding a purpose-built race machine and how it compares to a built-up rally bike. RFR is short for Rally...

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Decoding Dakar - March/April newsletter

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Decoding Dakar - Goggles

Goggles: Your Essential Dune Riding Ally Imagine carving through the vastness of sand dunes, adrenaline pumping, wind whipping...

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How to Obtain a FIM License and race on the global stage?

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) is the governing body for motorcycle racing worldwide, similar to FIFA for soccer. To...

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Decoding Dakar - The Bike

One of the major reasons why people are attracted to rally racing is the involvement of motorcycles. Since the inception of the Dakar...

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How to qualify for the Dakar Rally?

Qualifying for the Dakar has always been a contentious issue. The Dakar is owned by the ASO, Amaury Sport Organisation, a French company...

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How to fly with an Airvest?

As airbag vests become increasingly mandatory for offroad motorcycle events, including all FIM sanctioned races, acquiring one has become...

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Rally Coast to Coast 2023

A recap. Photos by WestX1000 The Coast-to-Coast rally starts in Veracruz and ends in Puerto Escondido. By far one of the most fun and...

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Sonora Rally 2022

For the 2022 edition, the race started in Hermosillo once again. The race route would take us north for 5 days all the way to San Luis...

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Six Days Baja Rally

The Baja peninsula is synonymous with off-road racing and is a place I have always wanted to visit. As part of the planned “trifecta” of...

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Cotah Rally '22

Shifting expectations…..when you think of a rally raid you think dunes, sand and of course, speed. Enter a new dimension in rally raid……...

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The inaugural Crono Rally

Crono website - https://www.cronorally.co.za/ Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dflk859ZB-o With no navigational roadbook rallies...