settling . Throughout the day Michael pops up to offer advice and encouragement , relating his own experiences to provide guidance , continually reinforcing that this is NOT a race .
Amongst the dawn light , there ’ s an air of nervousness as helping hands load roadbooks into holders , the previous days experience shared as Michael explains that one of the days ‘ stages ’ is called “ I ’ m Confused ”. “ Oh shit ,” someone murmurs . Oh shit , indeed . Some do become lost , resorting to online maps , finding a way out , cheating ourselves with a fear of holding others up . Michael follows on , reassuring that this is NOT a race and to just find a rhythm and follow the waypoints and tulips . And it finally begins to click .
Michael continues to provide invaluable tuition while encouraging everyone to think for themselves , a Destination Dakar Roadbook Adventures course is not travel , it ’ s not just riding a motorcycle , the very nature of the navigation means it ’ s adventure riding of the truest sense .
Without riding at a speed that would win stages , it ’ s easy to enjoy the wonder of rallying and focus on what is around you , guiding you to new adventure . Destination Dakar Roadbook Adventures offer a unique experience , on your bike , or one of theirs , led by a rider regarded as one of Australia ’ s leading Dakar privateers .
A Destination Dakar Roadbook Adventure is an experience that won ’ t improve your riding but will enhance your experience through new navigation skills and an appreciation of what surrounds us all … although if you ask for riding tips , there ’ s no doubt Michael would be happy to provide guidance .
Have a look at what Destination Dakar Roadbook Adventures can offer you and perhaps you ’ ll find us , lost in the Bendigo bush .
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