Summary In this episode of the Chasing Waypoints podcast, host Victor interviews Willem Avedon as he prepares for the 2025 Dakar Rally. They discuss the excitement and challenges of the rally, the importance of training and preparation, and the strategies for navigating the dunes. Willem shares insights from his training experiences, the role of community support, and the significance of road book navigation. They also reflect on the Baja Rally experience and the fundraising efforts for Willem's Dakar journey, emphasizing the camaraderie and spirit of the rally community. As the conversation ..read more

This episode we are highlighting racing rally bikes in baja and its unique challenges, the evolution of rally bikes, and the experiences of racers navigating the Baja California terrain. It emphasizes the camaraderie among participants, the importance of planning and execution in racing, and the environmental considerations of the event. The discussion also touches on the future of rally racing and celebrates the achievements of racers in the Baja community. The link! https://youtu.be/Rx5zLoe4KDY *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out i ..read more

In this episode, Victor from Chasing Waypoints discusses the challenges of satellite communication in remote areas, particularly in Baja. He introduces the Zello app, which, when paired with Starlink, allows for instant communication even in areas with little to no cell coverage. The episode highlights the app's features, including group messaging, location sharing, and multimedia capabilities, making it a valuable tool for outdoor enthusiasts. Victor emphasizes the importance of this technology for upcoming events like the Baja 1000 and encourages listeners to explore the app for their commun ..read more

2024 Dakar Update! Its time for stage 8, lets get to it since we are now 2/3rds of the way there. Powered by: MotoMinded https://bit.ly/3TJMymm Mira Active Wear Fund Raiser: https://miraactivewear.co.za/win-a-suit/ Check out the fundraiser running now through February 2024! *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out in the field and at home because power loss sucks! *Rent a Bike on Twisted Road https://bit.ly/3H4mqva Offering up to 1 free day on trips of 4 or more days Interested in promoting your brand or event to a worldwide audience? Emai ..read more

We are back! This week we had a chance to talk with Jordan Reed and his journey to the 2025 Dakar Rally. As a new comer to the sport of rally and soon to be Dakar Rookie. This is going to be a journey for him especially following the steps of several North American Rally competitors. *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out in the field and at home because power loss sucks! *Rent a Bike on Twisted Road https://bit.ly/3H4mqva Offering up to 1 free day on trips of 4 or more days Interested in promoting your brand or event to a worldwide audien ..read more

We are back with a banger! We had the chance to pick the brain of Chris at MotoMinded. In this episode we talk about the Cotah Rally and some of the challenges. The Digital Roadbook Revolution and how electronics will shape the future. Lastly, we have some first timers headed to the Dakar Rally! Tune in to find out more! Powered by: MotoMinded https://bit.ly/3TJMymm *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out in the field and at home because power loss sucks! *Rent a Bike on Twisted Road https://bit.ly/3H4mqva Offering up to 1 free day on tri ..read more

We are back! This episode we had the chance to speak with Gerrit and Marique, creators of Mira Active Wear. Tune in to find out more about the their gear and the story behind it. Check them out here: https://miraactivewear.co.za/ Follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/miraactivewear/?hl=en *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out in the field and at home because power loss sucks! *Rent a Bike on Twisted Road https://bit.ly/3H4mqva Offering up to 1 free day on trips of 4 or more days Interested in promoting your brand or event to a worl ..read more

We are back with the next installment of the #DecodingDakar series with Willem Avenant. Entries are open and soon closing and now we have a preview of things to come! Follow Willem: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willemavenantracing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wravenant *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out in the field and at home because power loss sucks! *Rent a Bike on Twisted Road https://bit.ly/3H4mqva Offering up to 1 free day on trips of 4 or more days Interested in promoting your brand or event to a worldwide au ..read more

We are back this week, this time with Donnie from Skool of Moto and Willem Avenant talking about the latest happening at Skool of Moto in Colorado. Rally Skool and more, Donnie and team have been working on creating a moto escape nestled in Western Colorado, Delta to be specific. Tune in to find out more about the latest happenings! *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out in the field and at home because power loss sucks! *Rent a Bike on Twisted Road https://bit.ly/3H4mqva Offering up to 1 free day on trips of 4 or more days Interested in ..read more

GAME ON! The 2025 Dakar Rally has been announced and the stage is set, tune in to find out more about next years event and also do not miss out on the new project, RallyWerks. Links: https://www.dakar.com/en/overall-route https://www.chasingwaypoints.com/rallywerks.html *Check Out EcoFlow: https://bit.ly/48bHb3ZThe River Pro is at the heart of the operations out in the field and at home because power loss sucks! *Rent a Bike on Twisted Road https://bit.ly/3H4mqva Offering up to 1 free day on trips of 4 or more days Interested in promoting your brand or event to a worldwide audience? Email us ..read more