Baja Rally on the LC4-50

Got a phone call asking me if I would like to take part in the Baja Rally on the Rally-Raid Products LC4-50. Of course I said yes. Its a bike I've been keen to try ever since I saw it whip past me with Carl at the controls in Dakar 2015.

The bike is with Martin at Torque Racing having the once over and then its coming down to me so I can get to grips with it before the event. you can find out more about the LC4-50 here: www.lc450dakar.com

Jacket designs done for Dakar Rally 2016

Jackets for this years Dakar Rally are from ASW. One is vented and the other not. Im ready for what ever conditions the Dakar throws at me.

Merzouga Rally

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Baja Aragon

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Dakar 2016 Entry Confirmed

Whilst in Spain making my way to the Baja Aragon I got the confirmed news that I will be participating in the 2016 Dakar Rally. I'm ecstatic that I will get another chance to fulfil a life dream.

My training is going well, I have the bike, fantactic sponsors/supporters, and the race clothing is coming on nicely. It's been a busy 6 months but there is much to do. After Spain there is a 500 mile odd cycle ride from Carlisle to Lands End, the Dawn2Dusk 24hr enduro, Beacons Rally, Merzouga Rally, and another 1/2 marathon to get stuck into. Supporter packages have been asked for and will be available from Augaust, along with race jerseys and a few very special one off personal Dakar related items. As always a big thank you to all that help and support - it's really appreciated. All the best for now, Corky

Hellas Rally

This was my 3rd Hellas but my 1st in the twin cylinder class. Things started badly with a big navigational error on day 1 and a crash on day 2 resulting in some discomfort in my shoulder for the remainder of the rally.

The next 4 days was just a battle of wills and pain killers. The terrain was a relentless mixture of rocks, hill climbs, fire track roads, switchbacks, washouts, and mountain descents. Many riders either crashed or were unable to complete the event.

Supported by the good folk at Torque Racing I was very happy to finish 4th in the M3 class and to collect a trophy in the twin cylinder class. It was the toughest Hellas to date and great training for Dakar.

I was pleased to know that my navigation skills are still intact, my injuries recieved during Dakar are giving me no problems, and my fitness levels are getting back to where they should be. It's been a tough 4 months of physio & training to get to this point and a trophy was a good start to my Dakar campaign. Next race is my first FIM Baja. The event is in Spain and takes place in July.

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Dakar 2016 Bike Found

So after a lot of searching, some help from a good friend, and a bit of luck I managed to pick up a 2015 KTM 450 RFR. The bike completed this years Dakar and has been thoroughly checked over and is ready to race. I've only done a few miles on the bike whilst in the Netherlands but it was enough to be very impressed. It's an amazing bit of kit.

The other great news is that I got the all clear from the physio last week and I'm really excited to be able to start racing again. The last 3 months have been frustrating but I've worked hard with the physio to speed up the recovery and keep fitness levels up. This month sees the 1st wave of riders visiting us for some trail riding and I'm happy to be doing more talks and appearances with sponsors and organisations.