Last Updated Sunday, May 11, 2008

   

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!
Do you host a sanctioned dualsport event?  If so, we will offer you one, half-off entry fee for this event, since our goal is to promote the sport!  Contact us for details.
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?

• 5/11/08: I'll be camped at the Fairgrounds the entire week of the event. Come join me in the fun if you like, so I don't have to be out by myself!  (FYI, my partner in crime, Danno, won't be out until midweek.) -Tom

• 5/10/08: We want to acknowledge our good friends at the CGORA Club, who've been helping us over the years. Click their logo to check out their updated website!

• 5/9/08: Wow, only a month until The Dawg! It looks like we'll have tons o' fun for you riders - KTM, Ural, BMW of Oregon, & Beaverton Hon/Yam will all be there and should have demo bikes for you to try, plus help with the event. It's filling up fast too - check out the list of pre-entries above!

• 5/7/08: We've been doing some event, recon rides, so check out the ride reports on our message board!

• 4/29/08: FYI, our friends from Ural will be back again with a sidecar rig for demo rides also!

• 4/22/08: We got the pre-entries logged in and up to date (in the order they came in). There were a few of you that filled out the entry, but did not send payment. I emailed back, so be aware I cannot enter your name until I get all the goods. Everyone please confirm I entered you correctly. FYI, the snow's melting and it's looking good!

• 4/1/08: I just back from a Conference that took over a week, so will get the signups registered within a day or two, FYI.

• 3/21/08: We just might have another demo opp for ya'll at the event: BMW Motorcycles of Western Oregon (Tigard) are interested in participating also, so stay tuned. Who loves ya, baby!

• 3/6/08: We have two updates: our resident massage therapist, Ilse, will be back - yes! Click her link above to reserve for the Black Dog! Also, we will have the KTM big rig on the event course for you all to have free demo rides of various KTM bikes - yes again!

• 2/26/08: We have our flyer officially posted, so if you haven't signed up already, click the link above and download it, fill it out and send it in, so you don't miss this fun event!

• 11/4/07: We got approval and bumped up the '08 Black Dog to June 7~8. Now we are not past that typical July 1 fire danger concern, so this means - we can use trails again!  YES! It will again be held in Hood River!

• 8/7/07: We are submitting a proposal to AMA to bump up the Black Dog to sometime in June, so we're out of fire danger issues (so we can use more trail!), so wish us luck! We'll post as soon as we hear back!

 

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

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