SPIRIT of DAKAR
California BDR - Nevada BDR
5 days - 1,000 miles
Riding in the majesty of CALIFORNIA & NEVADA
This 5-day tour takes in the most spectacular places in Death Valley and the California and Nevada desert. The Spirit of Dakar, considering the famous rally, starts in Las Vegas and goes through Death Valley National Park. After Titus Canyon, the Ubehebe crater and the Stone Racetrack, the course runs along the Alabama Hills. After Tonopah, the route crosses the desert and the mountains to reach the amazing ghost town of Gold Point. This circuit is based on portions of the California BDR and Nevada BDR, to form a loop.
Photo stops are more than recommended to capture unforgettable memories!
The route is based on portions of the CA BDR and of the NV BDR and slightly modified to do a full loop.
ROAD BOOK
- Difficulty 65%
- Off-road 70%
Spring - Fall
Scenic Landscapes
Double- Occupancy Rooms
30-85 Degrees
Starts/ends in Las Vegas, NV
Dinners & Snacks Included
DAY by DAY
DAY 1 - Start LAS VEGAS to FURNACE
For this first day, we leave the neons lights of Las Vegas by road to reach the California state border. The technical and sinuous tracks wind through the hills and vegetation is already scarce. For the lunch break, we are looking for a mountain oasis, hidden from everyone. Then, the panorama widens as far as the eye can see. Be careful with navigation to keep the right cap in a maze of sandy and dusty tracks. Welcome to Death Valley: its straight tracks, its dunes, its salt lakes, its mirages, its fesh fesh and the old-fashioned charm of its palm groves!
DAY 2 - FURNACE CREEK to LONE PINE
The stage begins with stony tracks and narrow canyons. After an impressive crater, the slopes are faster between the mountains. After watching an astonishing stone race on a huge salt lake, we go in search of inconspicuous passes and sometimes steep descents. We climb to more than 8,500 ft to discover an exceptional view of the colorful lakes and the incredible landscapes of the Sierra Nevada.
DAY 3 - LONE PINE to TONOPAH
For this day, charge your cameras well!
We will ride in a movie set, on fast and then technical tracks to discover a mine with forgotten tunnels… Then, it’s « full throttle » in the dusty plains before climbing on the foothills of Birch Mountain which culminates at more than 13,000 ft above sea level. Fill up, have a snack and we’re off again for 100 miles of very fast tracks through the desert.
DAY 4 - TONOPAH to BEATTY
The stage crosses the hills and then makes a cultural stop in a forest of colorful cars. It continues in the mountains through the winding forest tracks of the Indian reserve. We pass through ghost towns and old mines. Back on the plain, the tracks are sometimes collapsed, always stony and undulating: you have to be careful to reach the Beatty goldfields.
DAY 5 - BEATTY to LAS VEGAS
The last day is epic. Be careful to navigating because Area 51 is not far away and alien contacts are still possible. Starting through the craters, it continues on the sandy tracks to Big Dune: the opportunity (or not) to surf on a motorcycle. Then it’s a maze of lightning-fast tracks, mountains, passes through the desert. The vegetation reappears and offers us grandiose landscapes. The return to modern civilization is gradual before entering to the illumintated atmosphere of Vegas!
YOUR TRIP INFORMATIONS
Spirit of Dakar
- Lodging, Bed&Breakfast
- MidDay snack (except restaurant)
- Welcome pack and dinner
- Gas for motorbike included
- 4 riders minimum, 8 riders maximum
- Loop starts and ends in Las Vegas, NV
- 1,000 miles of Dakar-quality desert ride
- 1 Support rider with the group
- 1 GPS and 1 Zoleo security system
- 1 Support van to carry your bag
- OPTIONAL: 1-3 days of fun in Las Vegas, including helicopter tours over the Grand Canyon, night shows, live concerts, track experience with sport cars… Upon request.
2025
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- 1 RIDER with own bike : $3,500
- 1 RIDER + 1 rental bike : $4,900
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- TEAMMATE : 1 passenger of pick-up truck : $2,100
- PRIVATIZATION (5 pilots minimum) : on demand
- Oct. 16th to Oct. 22th 2024
IS IT A TRIP FOR ME ?
This trip is designed for intermediate to experienced riders looking for a fun ride in a Dakar Rally-like desert. While most of the ride is done on double-tracks and gravel roads, there will be a few technical sections here and there such as deep sand and rolling rocks. It will never be extremely hard but it’s a reminder that the trip is not for beginners.
Weather should be great at this time of year, but you should be prepared for cold temperatures in the morning and evening. Remember that we don’t control the climate!
Last, but not least, we will be riding the Tenere in very remote areas where search and rescue might need hours to reach us. Safety will be our top priority over performance.
Overall, the challenge is perfectly doable for any rider in good physical condition and willing to put the effort to expand their horizons!
MORE DETAILS
WHAT’S INCLUDED ?
- TENERE 700 rental (optional)
- GPS Trail Tech Voyager Pro
- ZOLEO satellite device
- GAS
- Lodging B&B base Twin (6 nights)
- Welcome dinner
- SNACKS midDay
- Transport of luggages
WARNINGS
- This is a self GPS-guided ride. The provided GPS routes are not mandatory and you’re free to take your own decisions
- You are not encouraged to ride alone. People will ride in small groups but ultimately, each rider is responsible for their own riding.
- If you’re coming from abroad, plan to arrive at least one day before the start of the ride to get used to the time difference.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED ?
- Beverages in restaurants
- Restaurants (Dinners or MidDays)
- Insurance
- $1,500 RETAINER for renting the Tenere 700
- Air travel to and from Las Vegas.
- Anything not listed as included.
It’s a SELF-GUIDED TRIP
WE PROVIDE ALL THE TOOLS
You’re on your own with our logistic to help you.
✔ Fully fitted Tenere 700 with bags and GPS
✔ Pickup truck to carry your luggage so you can ride light.
✔ Support riders who know the trails, carry tools and have satellite communication.
However, you’re in charge of your adventure and you will be responsible for managing your effort and riding at a safe pace.
DIRT OR PAVEMENT
Everyday, a morning briefing will let you know all about the day’s ride, after which you can decide between riding on the dirt or opting for the pavement option. Again, you’re on your own, and you take the decisions.
RIDING IN GROUP
Riding solo is dangerous so we encourage you to ride in group. Nonetheless, everybody should ride at its own pace and have time to stop to take pictures…
SHARING MEMORIES
After reaching the hotel at the end of the afternoon, the riders will have dinner in a restaurant and plenty of time to share their adventures of the day!
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