I've had a dream of taking part in rally raid events for years now and although I haven't loads of cash to get started I have started the ball rolling.
I sold my ktm 450 exc as I had a chance at picking up a 2006 640 adv. I recon it's a good platform to start with so I will start modifying for rally raid.
I hope to do two of the all terrain rally change events in 2016 in the UK and at least one euro rally later in 2016.
I am a novice. Have done a few enduros and placed middle of the field. I am by no means great on a bike but those who sit on the fence never do. I'm an aging solider. Due to retire in 2 years 6 months. I turned 40 this year. I don't won't to look back in years to come and say I should have given it a go.
So as money allows I'll get the build started and hopefully open a new chapter in my life as a rally raid competitor although my aim will only ever be with finishing events as I am not deluded.
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