World Record attempt AK/Ushuaia Sept 1 start
Don't know if this is the right place to post this but 3 guys will be attempting to break the Guiness World record for motorcycle travel between Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and Ushuaia.
http://www.34for40.org/
Realistically, I don't give them a viable chance of breaking the existing record of 35 days. It consists of 3 guys, unknown to each other prior to this attempt.
The "main" organizer of this trip has NO experience whatsoever in dual sport travel, international travel, 1000 mile days on a motorcycle, border crossings, travel in rain/snow/100 degree temps, corrupt officials, etc.
His motorcycle experience consists of owning a 1976 Harley Davidson and an older 40's Harley Davidson knucklehead.
Unquestionably, the event organizer is VERY talented on ferreting out sponsorships/donations. Not sure what bikes the other guys are riding, but the main fellow will be on a BMW GS650 Dakar. Not his own bike, but one donated by BMW Atlanta.
Little info on the experience of the other riders is known. Lets hope they have at least some international riding experience.
I wish them the best.
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