Black Dog Dualsport 2007 

2007 Black Dog Dualsport Rally Hood River, OR

Nick and Andy slept in the cab of the truck Friday night to make sure coffee was brewing by 5:30AM for the early risers.
Nick and Andy slept in the cab of the truck Friday night to make sure coffee was brewing by 5:30AM for the early risers. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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After registration Tom briefed the crowd on the day's events.
After registration Tom briefed the crowd on the day's events. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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The people listened
The people listened "intently". - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Vernon of Adventure Sidecar gave a pitch for his upcoming sidecar classes.
Vernon of Adventure Sidecar gave a pitch for his upcoming sidecar classes. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Vernon's nieces and nephews ran a refreshment stand for the event.
Vernon's nieces and nephews ran a refreshment stand for the event. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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My wife, Susan, helps niece, Bridget, with coffee while son, Jon, makes adjustments to the menu.
My wife, Susan, helps niece, Bridget, with coffee while son, Jon, makes adjustments to the menu. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Aussie Graham wrestles the roll chart onto the reader while Kim and Vernon watch (amused).
Aussie Graham wrestles the roll chart onto the reader while Kim and Vernon watch (amused). - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Forest Ranger gives details of a recent fire and how it will effect the days' ride.
Forest Ranger gives details of a recent fire and how it will effect the days' ride. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Vernon and monkey (me - Andy,
Vernon and monkey (me - Andy, "the white sheep of the family")
prepare to leave. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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The views of the mountains were spectacular. Here we are riding into Parkdale.
The views of the mountains were spectacular. Here we are riding into Parkdale. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Parkdale was also the first stop for gas - and last stop for the next 74 miles!
Parkdale was also the first stop for gas - and last stop for the next 74 miles! - Andy Wade (Andy)
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After Parkdale we headed on up toward Cloud Cap and Cooper Spur.
After Parkdale we headed on up toward Cloud Cap and Cooper Spur. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Enjoy the pavement while it lasts...
Enjoy the pavement while it lasts... - Andy Wade (Andy)
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...cause it's gonna get dusty real fast!
...cause it's gonna get dusty real fast! - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Markers assured us we were on the right roads - but look for those clothespins, boys and girls!
Markers assured us we were on the right roads - but look for those clothespins, boys and girls! - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Ah, now we're talkin'
Ah, now we're talkin' - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Cooper Spur Road - checkpoint 1
Cooper Spur Road - checkpoint 1 - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Card games and points for the lucky ones.
Card games and points for the lucky ones. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Heartbreak for others.
Heartbreak for others. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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Heartbreak, which seems to run in the family, as Vern discovers  a loose wheel.
Heartbreak, which seems to run in the family, as Vern discovers a loose wheel. - Andy Wade (Andy)
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