Last Updated Tuesday, June 09, 2009

   

Since this is an AMA national event, we suggest that you become a member (if you're not already). You can click on the AMA logo or call 1-800-AMA-JOIN.

Dualsport Definition: a street-legal, on/off-road motorbike capable of traversing trails or tarmac and everything in between. Adventure Definition: a larger, street-legal, on/off-road motorbike (or sidecar) capable of extended trips traversing dirt or gravel roads along with tarmac.
	Be sure and bring your guitar, harmonica, jug or whatever and join the campfire party each evening!
Course descriptions for our events    Note: this is assuming dry weather conditions.  Inclement weather or fire danger will dictate probably running only B or C courses, so as not to damage trails.  Letter designations are in key with typical AMA enduro class descriptions.
AA: VERY DIFFICULT [extremely advanced] -  sophisticated and complex trails that are only passable by a real dirt bike. Extreme uphills/downhills and trials-like sections, which require lower gearing.  Aggressive knobbies required.
A: DIFFICULT [advanced] - plenty of challenging trail that requires advanced trail techniques.  Aggressive knobbies highly suggested.
B: MODERATE [normal] - moderate or mild trail skills required.  Larger single-cylinder or two-up bikes should easily traverse these  sections.  Generally passable by an advanced Jeep/driver combo.  Regular dualsport tires are acceptable.
C: EASY [very easy] - practically no trail.  Mostly gravel road. Passable by large 2-cylinder bikes, two-up,  sidecars or most any 4-wheel drive.  Regular dualsport tires are acceptable.
Here's a helpful check-off list of things to do before showing up for this event: Bring a gas can with gas to store in your truck, for some spare! Mount a rollchart holder on left side of your handlebars. Post your rider number on the front of your bike. Confirm number by clicking on "List Of Entries Thus Far" at top of this page. If you didn't pre-enter, your number will be assigned at event. Bring raingear (This is Oregon, so you never know!). Make sure you have your state's current OHV sticker installed. Pack a good assortment of tools in your fanny pack for unforeseen, trail repairs. Also put a few dollars in your fanny pack for the gas stop at lunch. Be sure to carry items to repair a flat tire. Pack camping gear/food accordingly, if overnighting. Be sure your spark arrestor/muffler is QUIET! Loud bikes - stay home! Do that maintenance on your bike that you keep putting off: check nuts/bolts, oil, air filter, tires, chain... How do you plan on seeing your rollchart on the night ride?

• 6/9/09: Wow, another successful, safe, and fun Black Dog! Thanks heaps to everyone who attended and helped! We really had fun setting it up this year and only had just a few stressful situations. All you riders were very good out on the courses too - thanks, that means a lot! We had fun organizing it, and as always, as long as you all have fun at the event, we'll keep putting it on. Don't forget our upcoming Rat Dog and Scaredy Cat rides too! Stay tuned for our write up and pictures coming soon.  -Tom and the Gang

• 5/29/09: It's SHOWTIME! The Pre-Ride Poopsheet is posted (above), so be sure to download and check it out! Again, no more communication from us, since we'll be out there all week laying out the courses. See ya there!

• 5/22/09: Whew! The entries keep rolling in! This year's rides promise to be BIG fun for everyone! Will be one day in Washington, and one day in Oregon! Trails: you bet! Scenery: plenty! Fun: ALWAYS! Don't forget that we will be prepping the event beginning the morning of 5/30, so there will be NO INTERNET RESPONSE! If you submit your entry online starting 5/30, it will not be received and you will have to pay at the event (we can refund your online payment after). Just sayin'! BMW of North America said they will show with a few demo bikes, as will Beaverton Honda too!

• 5/15/09: Am back from the biz trip and updated all the entries!

• 5/8/09: There will be a week-long delay to registrations since I'm on a business trip. Rest assured I will update them all upon my return! -Tom

• 5/6/09: The proposed courses have been submitted to the landowners and it's full speed ahead! Be ready for snow! The entries keep rolling in too, so don't delay and get yours in! Flyers were mailed in return envelopes too, whether you were pre-entered or not. If you were pre-entered, pass the flyer to your riding buds!

• 5/2/09: Was gone in Vegas all last week on a biz trip, so there was a slight delay in uploading the entries, FYI. Looks like we're going to have another rockin' turnout this year! Only one month left to Dawg Time!

• 4/16/09: There are many newer riders with plenty of legitimate questions about the ride. Please download and read the event flyer, which answers many of the questions you may have.

• 4/12/09: Sorry for any signup delays, I have been at the annual NOHVCC Conference in Texas. Things are all up to date now. Egads, less than two months for the Dawg!

• 1/26/09: The '09 Black Dog flyer is posted! Click the link above to check it out!

 

Location: Hood River, Oregon, Start/finish, camping and staging area: Hood River Co. Fairgrounds

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