Mar 10, 2011 liam lee 25, scott hannah 32, and henry nottage 29 will ride three honda innova 125 stepthrough mopeds complete with pizza boxes from sheffield, to budapest and then on to bamako as. Were bringing the spirit of the budapestbamako to new parts of the world. Browse 72 budapest bamako racing stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Audette and beckett, who have previously done some longdistance motorcycle touring through idaho and montana but nothing quite like this, formed a team called team team top formula romulus team 2. It was a long couple of weeks nearly 20,000 kms there and back.
On sunday 16 february 2020 the th edition of worlds largest amateur car rally, known as the budapest to bamako race in which 700 individuals participated ended up in freetown. Showroom for motor bikes, off road bikes, atvmule and jet ski. Budapest bamako rally the story of raphael daily news hungary. Budapest is royal and huge city which makes it a challange to explore it by foot, but by bike is perfect no rush, no exhausion, considerable distances are covered, you get the overall impression and basic information and important that we felt safe riding bikes ir this active city.
The budapestbamako keeps the flame of transsaharan driving adventures alive. Its a point race where teams collect valuable points for completing daily stages on time and finding various geocaches or geo checkpoints along the way. There is an element of extreme adventure, exciting terrains, rocks, sand, and dirt roads. The budapestbamako is a minimal assistance adventure and navigational race from europe to africa. During the intermediate years the team will produce a series of road rallies and adventure trips on the bamako adventures umbrella. Budapest to bamako rally race horizons unlimited the hubb. Youll get a detailed road book with the daily stages, a few daily. Budapest bamako rally the ultimate overlanding adventure. All the participants made their way through four european and four african countries before reaching the countrys capital. More than a rally budapestbamako 2018 photos daily. See more ideas about triumph tiger 800 xc, triumph tiger 800, triumph tiger.
Only 750 bobber tfc motorcycles will ever be produced and each is a totally exclusive custom special, with every single model uniquely identified by a numbered edition tfc badge. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Months are spent by the organizers to end up with scenic and challenging itineraries. Video clips from the budapestbamako, great african run. B2 is a minimal assistance event, which means that if. Two romanians will participate in budapestbamako charity.
The budapest bamako spans two continents, with the hungarian capital as. Budapest bamako is for those whove dreamed about the dakar, africa, the sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. The first motobike of the ride any road team sets off for the budapest bamako racing, on january 24 on january 24, 2014 in budapest. Budapestbamako offroad rally raid from budapest to west africa. Feb 06, 2018 a croatiabased team used a tesla model x to become the first to complete the budapest bamako rally, one of the largest amateur rallies in the world, using an allelectric vehicle and to cross the. Motorcycles category was won by hungarian viktor somogyi of netwerk rally team on a ktm 640 rally. Needed a few minor modifications to add to the value of the engine. If you are looking for something completely different to do in budapest then you might want to check out the pinball museum. I have a honda africa twin however, ive been told its a bit too heavy for the dune riding and plus im not looking to beat up my new bike.
Were bringing the spirit of the budapest bamako to new parts of the world. I also heard that 15 people were killed everyday in bamako traffic, so watch out. Mar 27, 2021 at the end of each january, bamako hosts the finish line to the gruelling transsahara rally, the budapest bamako. The choice of ending the rally in freetown has helped in rebranding sierra leone as a. Budapest to bamako the colaz roads 2020 givi explorer. Bamako is the seventhlargest west african urban center after lagos, abidjan, kano, ibadan, dakar, and accra.
The budapestbamako is a minimal assistance adventure. Budapest bamako rally by steffi jean wormann, moto. On the road with my old yamaha xt 500 from budapest to bamako crossing cold europe and sahara desert check out budapest bamako worlds largest amateur rally on indiegogo. Youll get a detailed road book with the daily stages, a few daily navigational aids and youre free to roam and discover. On the road with my old yamaha xt 500 from budapest to bamako crossing cold.
Budapest to bamako rally rebrands sierra leone the. The first edition of the rally in 2017 was a huge success. According to the profession of the organisers, the budapestbamako rally is an adventure and orientation competition, where participants can only count on their cleverness, luck and preparedness. Each year, a different off road itinerary is announced and finalized by a scout team. You can entry by car, motorcycle, truck, atv, side by side even with a. Budapest bike breeze 2021 all you need to know before you. We want to participate in january 2020 in the largest off road rally in the world, budapest bamako, with the final destination in sierra leone in southwest africa. Tesla model x becomes first electric car to cross the. The budapestbamako or great african run is a charity car race in africa, and the largest amateur rally in the world. It turned out to be private collection, but arrangements were made for a visit.
Youll get a detailed road book with the daily stages, points of interests. We didnt have access to wifi, hence the lack of posts. Ive been a referee on the budapest bamako for 10 years, but i have never experienced anything like this, said wera hegedus, whose organization car was one of the first ones to arrive at the finish. Apr 09, 2018 the budapest bamako rally was first organized in 2005, and there have been a growing number of participants every year since. Touring by motorcycle permits you to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and other sensations in a most seductive way. So if some are reporting first tesla passed the sahara, this is nonsense. After about 3kms there is a small turning to the left signed abasar. Tesla model x becomes first electric car to cross the sahara.
Over the years, the finish line was usually in malis capital city, bamako. The motto of the budapest bamako is anyone, by anything, by any means so my tiny subaru 360 will fit in perfectly. She will be 50 years young next year, and with her 22 horsepower and 0. Jan 04, 2019 curious if anyone has done the budapest to bamako rally race before what is a recommended bike. The trio named team tesla powered by rwe started at the budapest bamako rally this year, an 8,600 kilometer 16day adventurerally, not timed and also not 100 per cent off road mostly on streets or gravel roads.
Drive a funny car, an ambulance, a fire engine, a car motorcycle thats older than 30. Lauras motorcycle, a compact and easily manageable honda crf 250 rally. The rally starts on the 12th of january with a 3,000kilometer supermarathon, from budapest to nador, morocco. Hundreds of rally cars and motorcycles arrive in the city on the last sunday of january.
With skill in navigation being key, the driving skill and. The very best thing is the people you end up meeting. Mark jeunettes motorcycle was rearended by a slovenian car in a tunnel outside of. Locally manufactured goods include textiles, processed meat, and metal goods as well as mining. Africa, the sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. B2 is for those whove dreamed about the dakar, africa, the sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. At the end of each january, bamako hosts the finish line to the gruelling transsahara rally, the budapest bamako. Bumping along on a guinean dirt road in the summer of 2004 andrew g. Bamako s river port is located in nearby koulikoro, along with a major regional trade and conference center.
Budapest bamako rally the story of raphael daily news. Rally raid, also known as crosscountry rallying, is a form of long distance off road racing that takes place over several days. Budapest bamako racing photos and premium high res pictures. At 9pm only 4 cars and 3 motorcycles made it to the finish line at the sand dunes along the irici salt lake. Tea time, and a break from the budapest bamako rally. Amid the security concerns, the organizer of the rally announced the budapestbamako will become a biannual event. Just ten years later the budapestbamako is now a standard fixture on the. Budapest bamako 2020 finish sierra leone freetown team no. It passes through hungary, austria or slovenia, italy, france, spain, morocco, western sahara, mauritania and mali.
The largest adventure rider community in the uk and the home of adventure bike rider magazine. Were on the plane home now from the budapest to bamako rally and weve had an amazing time. Budapest bamako worlds largest amateur rally indiegogo. B2 is a minimal assistance event, which means that if youre in trouble you can only count on. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. At the very end of the road you reach road number 3. Most years, the finish line was in malis capital city, bamako. Its a very popular section for riders in budapest, as its very close but interesting enough for a quick trip around pilis.
Budapest bamako is a charity rally, competition and crazy driving adventure from budapest to bamako. On and off the beaten path from europe to west africa. Make sure to visit the castle in visegrad also a nice road to embrace the view from the top. There is no way to travel by motorcycle in europe without being awestruck.
Before a recent visit to budapest i searched for some motoring related things to do and came up with what looked like a small but interesting motorbike museum. The length of the event can be as short as 23 days for a crosscountry baja to as long as 15 days with marathon rallies like the dakar rally. The budapestbamako is a minimal assistance adventure and navigational race from europe to. Basic medical and emergency medical service during the rally. Between the two customs posts, placed some seven kilometres apart, lies the most desolate nomansland that i have seen to date.
It is a lowbudget version of the dakar rally, and goes from budapest, hungary to bamako, mali through the sahara. Budapest motor books, motorcycles and morrie minors. The budapestbamako b2 is the biggest charity rally in africa, and a crazy driving adventure from budapest to bamako. Jan 17, 2010 the budapestbamako solves this problem brilliantly. This budgetary disparity was brought sharply into focus some 2,800 kms south of ceuta at the moroccanmauritanian border. Budapest to bamako and back post rally earthcruiser. But she faced her fears, got the hang of it and signed up to ride from budapest to bamako as you do. Budapest bike breeze 2021 all you need to know before. The first such rally, the baja 4000 was announced prior to the start of the 2016 budapestbamako. Budapest to bamako rally rebrands sierra leone the calabash.
It is a contemporary parisdakar rally and offers adventurers an opportunity to roar across the sahara in 4wd monsters, or join their spirit category and travel in a less suitable vehicle. In general, this is what we think about the budapest bamako rally. A different off road itinerary is announced each year and finalized by a scout team a few months before the rally start date. Two romanians will participate in budapestbamako charity car. Drive a funny car, an ambulance, a fire engine, a carmotorcycle thats older. The baja xl is a long and difficult competition and road trip for those who have ever dreamt of the dakar, the baja or the budapest bamako. Just ten years later the budapest bamako is now a standard fixture on the. In 2021 the off road mayhem continues in california and mexico on our sister rally, the baja xl. The start is not paris, the finish is not dakar, the costs are not the same, but the experience and the spirit of adventure has not changed. You can join this fun race, anyone, by anything, by any means.
Opened in 2014, it houses machines and is fun for the whole family. In bamako you can see whole families riding on them. We had purchased an ambulance for the journey, basically on a whim, but with the thought that it would be donated it to a local medical facility in sierra leone upon arrival. Over the 16 days, there were tough moments when we relied on other peoples help and advice. Jan 27, 2021 budapest is a very bike friendly city and it is easy pedaling. Many were extremely surprised to see a woman on a motorcycle. Operated for a decade by an unusual hungarian, the budapest bamako rally is a fixture on the bizarretravelideacircuit.
Buy add listing prices are not fixed, and for many goods bargaining is expected. Bamako to dakar airport dkr 4 ways to travel via plane. But she faced her fears, got the hang of it and signed up to ride from budapest to bam. After bamako, i had the engine serviced and replaced the necessary parts, thanks to this, the engine is still in daily use and works perfectly. I say usually to bamako, mali because this year the destination had been changed to banjul, the gambia for security reasons. Budapestbamako offroad rally raid from budapest to west. Youll get a detailed road book with the daily stages, points of int. Also periodic maintenance, motor and body repairs, parts over counter. Northwestern africa is a great place for such routes. The budapestbamako is more like a cross between orienteering, geocaching and off road driving than a regular rally. Kiko off road team, 4x4 touring, car, nissan patrol. Authorised dealer and workshop for kawasaki vehicles.
Hungarian and international competitors cross the erzsebet bridge shortly after the start of the budapest bamako rally, after they departed from the. Budapest bamako racing photos and premium high res. The touring category is about adventure, discovery, connecting with other people and visiting places you never. Jan 10, 2017 after watching the budapest bamako race, audette and beckett said, we gotta do this. All roads on the way to the stadium were only blocked off for the. When you buy a triumph factory custom, youre guaranteed a true oneofakind motorcycle built to the highestpossible specification and finish. The bamako rally has become an independent concept. Back to road number 24 and continue along, youll be heading down for several kms with many more bends into gyongyos. Kass cam, competition, motorcycle atv, honda africa twin adventure sport dct crf1100d2. Mark jeunettes motorcycle was rearended by a slovenian car in a tunnel outside of ljubjana. Adding three additional friends and a 4wd fiat panda from the orkney islands the package was completed and the countdown was underway.
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