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Decoding Dakar - Oct to Dec Newsletter
Watch video here . October: After returning home from the Baja Rally, I spent a few weeks with my family before heading back to South...
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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 - 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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