review of riding solo to the top of the world nklr

[Jeff Saline]

On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:15:17 -0700 CB writes:

> Has anyone on the list heard of, or better yet, seen this? > > http://www.dirttrackproductions.com/trailers/ridingsolo/index.html > > A guy on a 350, with a claimed 300kg of gear(!) riding from Mumbai > > through some of the highest traversable areas in the Himalayas. > > One rider, no support..

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> Listers, After getting the above post on list about a month ago I decided to order a copy of the DVD, Riding Solo to the Top of the World. Cost was about $27 delivered with an expected arrival of 7-10 days after ordering. It actually took 22 days and my communication with Manoj of Dirt Track Productions starting on day 21 were promptly and reasonably answered. My copy arrived in the mail on day 22 after shipping a replacement copy had been arranged only hours earlier. I quickly canceled the need for the replacement. Last night I finally watched the entire DVD. Someone on the list posted about how this DVD was more about the country and people than about motorcycle riding. I'd agree with them but that in no way detracted from the adventure or interest I found in the production. The photography was in most cases excellent and the adventure, well, Steve Rankin and I had a good adventure on De Tour and a fine adventure on the Great Divide Ride. This production documents an extraordinary adventure in some rugged, remote and desolate areas. The interaction between the rider and the people and conditions is well documented and adds a bit of unique flavor to this production. I had trouble understanding some of the dialogue as there is a bit of an accent involved. Subtitles are included for some dialogue and were very helpful. But that gives me one more reason to watch it again. I know the second time will be even better than the first. I think a KLR would be a fine mount for this ride although I don't know if I'd be up to living at 15,000-18,000 feet for very long. I know I would be very wary of taking a ride like this on a 350cc street bike. But it does show again that riding slowly can allow you to take just about anything anywhere. I would recommend this film to folks for the adventure and introduction to an area, culture and people many of us will never see or experience in person. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[rlciecierski]

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