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02-23-2004, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Rally Frontera Report
The Rally was a great experience and I will give a detailed report next week after Im back home. Now its time to go to the beach!
John
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02-27-2004, 03:05 PM
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full report
The Rally Frontera is an annual event for motorcycles and quads, and this was the 5th year.
The terrain ranges from dirt roads, 4 wheel drive roads to single track and some paved sections
Typically they do 120-140 miles/day for 3 days. They do a couple special tests which are
timed for trophys, but it's mostly for fun. The sponsors include the army, Suzuki, MotoXtreme
and MotoAventure? I think
Stayed at Hostal San Fernando in Monte Cristi- on El Morro, good view of the water, clean,
comfortable rooms w/ ac, and under $20, but no hot water. Decent restaurant. Others stayed at Montechico,
which looked nice on the outside, but not as nice a location, don't know about the inside
Day 1-
Started at military base in Monte Cristi, across salt flats- lots of cactus
through numerous small towns and into Moncion. Lots of nice scenery, but not much challenging
riding. Stayed at Hotel Las Americas- clean comfortable rooms with ac, around $20/night, but
shower was barely lukewarm. The restaurant was down the street- food was just Ok.
Day 2-
continued on through many small towns into mountains and Jarabacoa, up to a higher peak looking
down into the valley at Constanza- what a view! lots of farming, very green
Stayed at Altocerro on a hill overlooking Constanza- very nice! rooms have stove, utinsels
fridge and seating area downstairs, spiral staircase up to bedroom and bath, hot water!
I think it was closer to $40/night
Day3-
Started at military yard in Constanza, through mountainous terrain and more small towns,
on to Rancho Arriba, and into Santo Domingo. I think this was the best riding, lots of
variety- challenging 4 wheel roads, singletrack, deep river crossings, along orange groves
Finish was at Army base in SD, they had a band playing, and served sancocho and rice.
Stayed at Hispaniola, which has been reviewed elsewhere. I would stay there again-
quiet rooms, decent restaurant,, cheap internet access
I believe the entry fee for this is around $100US, and includes some gas, water,
soft drinks and jambon y queso sandwiches at a couple stops during the day
Enduro Adventure can rent you a bike, if needed- DRZ400's or WR250F's
At the end of each day, if you were riding a Suzuki, the factory reps would wash your bike
clean the air filter and repair/adjust anything necessary- no charge; they also served
Red Bull and Brugal Extra Viejo!
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02-27-2004, 03:09 PM
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other reviews
Hamaca- nice beach, good service, mediocre food, decent rooms
Jaragua- way overpriced, good service in the hotel, poor service in the casino, great breakfast buffet for about $6, food at Champions is hit or miss, nice pool area, good fitness center
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02-27-2004, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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Interesting report, JohnR. How did you do in the competition?
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02-27-2004, 03:26 PM
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Nice Report!
Coming back from Puerto Plata last weekend on Sunday night passed lots of guys on 4-wheelers, maybe 40-50 of them in a huge line on the highway. The guy at the front had a light and the one at the back. Lucky I didn’t clean a few of them up!
You gotta love this country, you can drive around on a non road legal bike, no lights, no insurance and nobody cares, I love it  |
02-28-2004, 07:21 AM
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competition
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Originally Posted by Ken
Interesting report, JohnR. How did you do in the competition?
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I'm not sure. When I left on 2/26, they still didn't have any results. I probably didn't do very well, as there were a few very fast locals- those who race in DR. I also didn't really want to break someone else's bike or myself! It was a great time and I plan to come back next year.
John
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02-28-2004, 07:25 AM
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driving at night!
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Originally Posted by Robert
Coming back from Puerto Plata last weekend on Sunday night passed lots of guys on 4-wheelers, maybe 40-50 of them in a huge line on the highway. The guy at the front had a light and the one at the back. Lucky I didn’t clean a few of them up!
You gotta love this country, you can drive around on a non road legal bike, no lights, no insurance and nobody cares, I love it |
Yeah, I and a guy from Colorado finished everyday around 3 or 4, but there were a lot of people who didn't get in until after dark. I certainly didn't want to be one of them! We had to do about 5 miles of Hwy 1 into SD, and I was glad to finish that part.
John
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02-14-2008, 04:07 PM
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Rally Frontera 2008
Here are the details about Rally Frontera 2008.
ATV ENDURO
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02-29-2008, 11:51 AM
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Hello People Here are a few Images from Rally Frontera 2008
Hello People Here are a few Images from Rally Frontera 2008
Cheers
WWW.ATVENDURO.COM Click on PICTURES |
02-29-2008, 11:53 AM
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Rally Frontera 2008 Pictures
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Originally Posted by JohnR
The Rally was a great experience and I will give a detailed report next week after Im back home. Now its time to go to the beach!
John
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Hello Familly Here are a few Images from Rally Frontera 2008
Cheers
WWW.ATVENDURO.COM Click on PICTURES
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