To our fellow riders;

When rescheduling the 2020 Taste of Dakar from April to October, we had fully anticipated the pandemic to be under control and we could safely host the event as planned. Unfortunately, due to the current nature of the pandemic, we do not feel we can host this event without putting our customers and fellow riders at risk, as such, we have decided to cancel Taste of Dakar 2020. 

Please join us in Spring of 2021 as we return to bring you the most exciting year yet of Taste of Dakar! Keep your eyes peeled for newsletters with updates!

TASTE OF DAKAR

This year's Taste of Dakar will feature brand new routes! 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 annual Taste of Dakar in Gold Point, Nevada SPRING of 2021. This gripping adventure includes GPS-led routes, 5 square meals and snacks for the weekend, adult beverages, and nightly entertainment.

What’s New?

• Extra Day of Riding! Drop in Thursday afternoon or evening to get settled in Gold Point, and be ready to ride first thing Friday morning! Registration will open at 5:00 PM Thursday for the earlybirds, and we will have a cold beer waiting for you after you arrive. Can’t make it Thursday? No problem! Drop in when you can, our event team will be onsite to get you signed in and set up all day Friday and Saturday.
• New Routes! We’ve sent our pro scouting team out to pre-run and reclassify all of the routes for ToD 2020! Check out our pre-running blog post for the blow-by-blow account of what to expect on the trail with us this year. (Coming Soon!)
• FOOD! Yes, Walt will be handling our breakfasts, and if you’re signed up for one of the clinics, your lunch is in Gold Point, however. We are bringing in a catered dinner for Friday and Saturday nights! 
• Open Schedule! We are leaving the routes up to you- We’ll supply you with a map and GPX files, you choose your level of adventure! Pick the Scenic Route to Titus Canyon, or tackle the Intermediate route to the International Car Forest.. On any day you wish! This way no one misses out if they opt into training, or arrive later in the event. 
• 2 Days of Clinics! Rawhyde is offering two levels of riding clinics, on both Friday and Saturday. Plenty of space in the classes to get the one-on-one experience, with tons of time left in the weekend for riding! 

The Taste of Dakar registration includes:

• 3 nights of camping at the Gold Point Ghost Town
• Epic GPS led routes for every skill level in the beautiful off road routes near Death Valley
• 5 delicious catered meals
• Beer and adult beverages
• Exclusive AltRider Taste of Dakar t-shirt
• Exciting prize giveaways from event sponsors

Training with Rawhyde Adventures: 

We are thrilled to be partnering with RawHyde Adventure Training for our Clinics at Taste of Dakar! RawHyde is one of the only BMW certified training centers in the US.  We will be offering two levels of clinics on-site during our event:

Our Intro Training Clinic (LVL 1) will include skill building exercises such as: Basic throttle and clutch techniques, proper braking and slide control – both front and rear, turn initiation and body position for turning, and basic turning techniques. We will break for lunch and follow up the clinic with a guided trail ride, aiming to put those newly learned skills to use.

Our Intermediate Training Clinic (LVL 2) will build on the basics, polishing your existing skills with some “refresher” exercises to include turns, figure 8’s, hard braking and advanced clutch control. We will also cover things like: Skid turns… Lock up the rear wheel then initiate a turn with the wheel locked, as well as sand basics and riding over obstacles. A short break for lunch and we will end the day with a guided trail ride on one of the intermediate GPS Routes, where you can build on your newly learned skills. 

Cancellation: 

Full refunds will be offered up to 4 weeks before the event. 50% refund will be offered up to 2 weeks before the event. After that window, we will not be allowing any refunds.

Additional Information:

• FAQ: Answers to some of the more common questions