Rally-Raids such as the Paris-Dakar and Optic have always had a huge European following.
The UK has a strong off-road scene but only a few Brits have competed in the desert. With the emergence of "amateur" rallies like the Tuareg, Altoturia, Berlin-Breslau and El Chott, rallying has become more accessible to folk without the budgets, experience and back-up of the factory teams.
The idea of this forum is to enable riders interested in rallying to exchange information, ideas and tips on bike preparation, upcoming events and experiences. It may also allow people to meet up, travel together and share expenses on rallies.
(We recommend you check out www.rallyrider.com whose content complements what you'll find here.)
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