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| Dates and Prices |
Dates: 28 December 2008 to 22 January 2009
*Rider Price: £4,995
*Due to the nature of this ride, we do not consider that it is suitable for pillions. |
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| Includes |
- Sea freight of personal bike out and back, including in-transit insurance
- All hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast shared occupancy basis (approx. 70%)
- Tents, sleeping mats, breakfast when camping (approx. 30%)
- UK Briefing meeting
- New Years Eve Party & Dinner at top Buenos Aires Tango Bar, with Simon Pavey
- Final Evening Dinner at one of the best Parrillas in Buenos Aires, with Simon Pavey
- Two motorcycle guides & support vehicle with driver / mechanic
- Maps & all daily route notes
- Airport Transfer in Argentina
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| Does Not Include |
- Personal international flights (you must arrive in Buenos Aires no later than 28 December)
- Insurances, documentation or other paperwork (note that a carnet de passage is NOT necessary)
- Any motorbike related costs (fuel, consumables, repairs, parts etc)
- Other meals & drinks not stated
- Costs of attending meetings, other events or bringing bike to and from UK freight depot
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| Rider Requirements |
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You will need to be an experienced rider, at ease with long daily miles on challenging tarmac roads (including at high altitude), as well as competent to deal effectively with lengthy gravel and dirt roads when required.
On a personal level, this is a group event and so riders will be expected to have a good sense of humour, be tolerant team players and to muck in when necessary to resolve any issues en route.
You must own a bike that is suitable for the riding conditions and whilst we do not stipulate a particular brand, it should be a medium to large dual purpose bike.
Other detailed requirements also apply as shown in our standard terms and conditions.
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This is your chance to participate in a truly one-off event. Supporting GlobeBusters sponsored rider and Race to Dakar star, Simon Pavey, we bring you a unique opportunity to experience the excitement and thrills of the legendary Dakar Rally when it is held for the first time ever in South America.
No other UK motorcycle adventure company knows South America with the depth of knowledge than the team at GlobeBusters and combined with insight of the race provided first hand by Dakar veteran, Simon Pavey, this makes for simply the best tour that Dakar fans could wish for.
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Your personal bike will be shipped over to Buenos Aires ready for you to follow stages of this epic race. The Latin Americans are passionate about motorsport and a good party, so the atmosphere will be electric. You will be there to celebrate the 2009 New Year with Simon Pavey and GlobeBusters founder, Guinness World Record Holder, Kevin Sanders in one of the top tango bars in Buenos Aires, before seeing the start of the race leave from the City. We follow, hot on its heels, out along the world's widest road and towards the Andes Mountains! |
Over the next two weeks, we will ride to coincide with certain sections of the race to support Simon Pavey as he battles his way on a BMW G650 X Challenge (specially prepared by Touratech) through the hard core, extreme challenges set by the Dakar. This includes arriving in Valparaiso for the official rest day, and returning back to Buenos Aires for the official finish, as well as soaking up local culture, sights, food and drink en route. Blazing orange deserts, breathless high altitudes, shimmering salt flats, ancient volcanoes will all be the incredible backdrop to this amazing ride.
Detailed itineraries will not be available for this trip until just prior to the trip. However, with our detailed knowledge of South American routes, we can envisage that the Rally will take advantage of great desert riding in the north of Chile and also the spectacular heights of the Northern Andes where riding at altitudes of 5,000 metres is possible. A loop into the remote wilderness of Patagonia may also be on the cards. Whichever route the Dakar takes, rest assured that the GlobeBusters team have ridden there before and can lead you expertly you through this amazing continent. |
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This is a "ride hard, play hard" trip, with days of up to 600 miles and some wilderness rough camping to be close to the nightly rally bivouacs, so you can soak up the intensity of the race at close quarters. But this will also be combined with some of the best hotels and top eating places that Argentina can offer.
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