A Quest For Culture, Cuisine, And Connection.
Around The World On A Motorcycle | The Journey Continues
Follow Allan!
You have Successfully Subscribed!
WorldRider On Instagram
Latest Posts
A Rain-Soaked Journey from Monforte de Lemos to León: Discovering the CaminoOctober 21, 2024 - 4:24 am
Are You Deep or Superficial? Thoughts From A 9th Century Benedictine Monastery In SpainOctober 19, 2024 - 4:45 pm
Returning to Portugal: The Journey ContinuesOctober 4, 2024 - 2:28 pm
13 Rules To Live By—From A Life On The RoadMarch 15, 2023 - 8:19 am
Lost & Lucky—The Continuing Saga of My Greek Tragedy—No Bags Or Bike— Limbo on ParosMarch 8, 2023 - 11:09 am
A Greek Tragedy: My Motorcycle Is In Pieces & My Luggage Lost.March 2, 2023 - 7:05 pm
Registration & Inspection: The Dakar 2012 Edition
/0 Comments/in Travelogue /by allan[SIZE=”4″]Registration & Inspection: The Dakar 2012 Edition[/SIZE] When the Russian driver was informed he owed more than 100,000 Euros in order to complete his registration in the 2012 Edition of the infamous Dakar rally, I was again reminded that this is big business. Beyond the cost of registration, considerations include cost of the race vehicle, […]
Making The Way To The Bivouac – Mar del Plata
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanMaking The Way To The Bivouac – Mar del Plata With the clutch issue hanging over the team’s head, there were a few more loose ends to tie up before heading to Mar del Plata, a beachside Argentinean resort city about a five hour drive from the capital, Buenos Aires. Because Tara and I would […]
It Shouldn’t Start This Way
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanThe Dakar Test Weighs Heavy on Darkcyd Team As I boarded my plane in San Diego, I knew there was a shadow of a doubt that ship carrying the Desert Warrior and the T5 assistance vehicle might not make it on time, factoring the time it takes to clear customs and the team’s need to […]
First Day Woes For Darkcyd Racing: Rill Discusses
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanDarkcyd Owner and Driver Robb Rill discusses problems with the teams entry into the 2012 Edition of the legendayr Dakar Rally Raid Race in South America
En Route & Arriving In Buenos Aires
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue, USA /by allan12/27/2011 5:48PM: Update From Dallas/Fort Worth Airport This is just a quick note as I wait to board my plane to Buenos Airew. I heard from Rob and it appears that the shipping company has let us know that customs will have the car cleared in time. But yet this is South America and Argentina […]
Dakar: The Race Is On For Darkcyd Racing
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanWhile most of the country is recovering from the recent holiday, flocking to the malls for returns and sales or simply enjoying the last days of the year with family and loved ones, Robb & Tara Rill and the entire Darkcyd Rally Racing team are busy making final preparations for their flights to Buenos Aires, […]
Doing Dakar: Spectator, Team Member & Media
/0 Comments/in Argentina, North America, South America, Travelogue, USA /by allanI had a terrific opportunity to join my friend Robb as he finally pulled the trigger and decide to make his dream come true: to compete and finish the most grueling motorsport raced in the world: Dakar. Through the support or Robb, The Strategic Group and Darkcyd Racing I will attend the infamous Dakar Rally […]