- One of the best motorcycle adventures available on two wheels.
If the challenge of riding 6,500 kilometres from Paris to Dakar appeals, taking in France, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal along the way, then maybe 2009 will be the year you take part in your own legendary 'Paris-Dakar' rally.
In March this year, it was two BMW-riding Dutchmen who won this classic off-road rally from
Jos rode a classic converted 860cc BMW R 65 GS, and Harrie competed on a new G 650 Xchallenge with Touratech Dakar kit, but for 2009 there is an ever-increasing line-up of BMWs expected in the starting line-up in Paris, including the F 800 GS and the soon-to-be-released G 450 X.
The Heroes Legend has been adapted for 2009 to ensure that everyone can enjoy the experience of an African desert rally at their own pace and riding level. The goal remains the same - to make it all the way to
New for the 2009 rally are two levels of difficulty. If you are a beginner with little or no off-road experience, then at the daily briefings you can choose your level of difficulty and plan your route accordingly. If you are an experienced rider, you can participate in all of the designated stages and enjoy them at your own rhythm and speed.
Furthermore, it is even possible to share the riding with a partner, so that if you are unable to get the full two weeks off work, you can do half the rally each - we'll leave it to you to argue over which half you want to do!
There are also several categories available this year. The 'Classic' category includes all motorcycles built before 1996 and has a €1000 discount on the entry fee; the 'Open' category is for any machine from 1996 to the present day (such as the R 1150 GS/Adventure, R 1200 GS/Adventure, F 650 GS/Dakar, G 650 Xchallenge, F 800 GS, G 450 X, HP2 Enduro etc.). There is also a 'Bivouac to Bivouac' non-classification category for those who just want to experience the route and the scenery on tarmac roads. This is available for all road motorcycles, and riders - equipped with GPS and road book - will join the rally participants at the end of each day at the Bivouac.
With the possibility to enter the rally as a solo or team rider, there are options for everyone.
Special prices are available to those who register before 30 September, and comprehensive pricing examples can be found by visiting the www.heroeslegend.com website.
This year, there were 68 motorcycle teams and 46 teams of 4x4 drivers who encountered all types of terrain and scenery, and tested themselves and their machines to the limit.
Why not make 2009 an unforgettable year of experience and take on an African adventure on your BMW?
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