2 pre-Dakar 2012 events in London

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Hi Guys,

Not entirely sure this is the right section, but it's very much related to an Off Road Event even if the events I'm about to tell you about aren't.

A couple of friends Jago Pickering and Toby Younger are in the final preparations to fly to South America for Dakar 2012, they're having a ride-out through central London on the Friday 18th November, and you're all invited!

All bikes are welcome, if you have a rallye bike, truck, landie or anything muddy you're even more invited!

Their Desert Rose Racing prepped bikes will be there and everyone will ride in convoy down to Docklands. There are more details here

So that's the first event this Friday, the second event is on Thursday 1st December and is a charity event and a chance to give the guys a great send off!

It's a great chance to get some unique Dakar Team GB prizes and meet biking celebs as well as past and future Dakar Heroes.

There details of the launch event here

If you just want to have a bit of a read about the guys head over to the website: http://www.dakarteamgb.com

And because this is the 21st Century we have a twitter feed @dakarteamgb

Would be brilliant to see some of you guys at either event, if you make it to the convoy you'll also get 30% off the ticket price for the charity event.

Sadly I'm going to miss the convoy it as I'm out of the country, but will definitely be at the Charity Event.
 
Quick photo and a thread bump, hope these guys have a great Dakar.

I met them in the first week of November out in Morocco with Desert Rose.

Both thoroughly nice chaps who put a lot of effort into training for Dakar whilst out there. They were out every day doing some long days.

Would love to go Friday but I can't get the time off work :(:(

Here's a pic of Jago and Toby I took whilst fuelling up en route for Ouarzazate on 04th November, their bikes pre-final paint job.


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A quick bump to remind you guys that the Ross Noble event is tomorrow night, if you haven't got your ticket and still want to come, head over to the website for more details - www.dakarteamgb.com

Hope to see some of you there!
 
E by gum eppy thump, Dakar Dude its you!

Patsy very kindly offered me a ride in the Desert Rose support truck. So I'm off to South America to support our two hero's.

If I can get some internet access out there I will try and keep everyone posted.

Flying out on the 27th December
 
Wayhay!

I can't believe I've only just checked this thread and saw your post!!!!! Great news about your trip out to SA, I'm made up for you!!!!

Keep your eye on that Zippy geezer and tell the Team GB-ers everyone is wishing them luck. :thumb2:thumb2

(and get some pix posted)! :thumb2




E by gum eppy thump, Dakar Dude its you!

Patsy very kindly offered me a ride in the Desert Rose support truck. So I'm off to South America to support our two hero's.

If I can get some internet access out there I will try and keep everyone posted.

Flying out on the 27th December
 
Looks like the lads have had all their kit nicked according to their Twitter feed. :mad:
 
Just seen it too - Absolutely gutted for them. Especially this close to the start.
 
Robbing tw@ts. Let's hope they get sorted.

Nightmare year so far, bikes being shipped to wrong locations, gear stolen, what next?
 
..and they're all set, here's Toby (#187) together with the American Bill Conger (#188). God's speed..........

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