DUST & FUN #2

Aug 10, 2022

The second edition of Dust & Fun showed what flat track pilots are made of.
Bravely facing the hot Italian July and regardless of the call of beaches, sea and ice cream, riders dived into a weekend of dust, petrol and gas at the Tre Ponti circuit in Ravenna.

Saturday was for track testing: the most competitive riders have studied their competitors’ style, others have broke in their engines while some have become familiar with the track just by lying on it. With the bikes set up it took a few laps for everyone to be ready to have some full gas fun.

Also this edition saw some special guests… one in particular is a real master of the oval who lately has been enjoying winning a few in the Flat track world championship: Ferran Mas has arrived directly from Barcelona on a super Bultaco Astro framer, and further proved his talent by riding a Royal Enfields just as if it was a bicycle.

The Saturday ended up with beers, bbq and flat track stories. Everyone shared their anecdotes of the day while the “vintage” riders brought up stories of all the years spent on the tracks: it’s always exciting to hear riding tales between myth and reality.

What a better way to end up the evening and bring up the energy for the coming day but screening the incredible work by Evan H. Senn: Fast & Left, a short movie about the life of professional and amateurs pilots around the flat track ovals whose stories deeply touched a few of the presents.

On Sunday the game got serious: race day for the riders, and rest day for the others.

The show started with the girls of the Royal Enfield Ladies Cup. Strong and determined valkyries in a hard-fought heat just like any of the participants of each category. From Rookies to Hooligans, the thrill of competition has taken everyone the same way. You play on the edge, daring every turn a little more just to gain a few centimeters. This is the flat track: a few minutes of great tension and concentration with skyrocking adrenaline.

As for the first edition, we have brought home emotions and friends but most of all the desire to be back on the track as soon as possible. Luckily, it won’t be a longn wait: Dust & Fun # 3 will be back this September on 17th -18th.

Register HERE for the upcoming edition of September

Same place, more fun!

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La seconda data del Dust & Fun ha dimostrato di che pasta sono fatti i piloti di flat track. Beffeggiandosi dal caldo luglio italiano e in barba a spiagge, mare e gelati, si sono tuffati in un weekend di polvere, benzina e gas a manetta nel circuito Tre Ponti di Ravenna.

Il Sabato è dedicato alle prove: i più competitivi hanno studiato lo stile degli avversari, altri hanno rodato i motori e alcuni hanno preso confidenza con la pista sdraiandocisi sopra. Con le moto messe a punto dopo i primi giri, si è iniziato subito a tirare su un po’ di polvere con le prime derapate e cadute.

Anche per questa edizione abbiamo avuto degli ospiti speciali… Uno in particolare che la manetta là dà davvero e ultimamente si diverte a vincere le gare nel campionato mondale di Flat track. Direttamente da Barcellona è arrivato Ferran Mas con una super Bultaco Astro framer, mostrando anche tutto il suo talento guidando le Royal Enfiled come se fossero bicilette.

Il Sabato si è concluso a birra, bbq e storie di flat track. Ognuno ha raccontato i propri aneddoti della giornata e per i più vintage anche delle gare passate: è sempre emozionante sentire le storie dei piloti tra mito e realtà.

A coronamento della serata, per creare la giusta carica per il giorno seguente, abbiamo avuto l’onore di proiettare lo spettacolare lavoro di Evan H. Senn: Fast & Left, cortometraggio che racconta la vita dei piloti attorno agli ovali di flat track, sia i professionisti che amatori, le cui dichiarazioni hanno anche fatto venire qualche occhio lucido.

Domenica i giochi si sono fatti seri: giorno di gare per i piloti e giorno di riposo per gli altri.

Le danze sono state aperte dalle ragazze della Royal Enfield Ladies Cup, che hanno mostrato una grinta da vere valchirie in una combattutissima manche, così come i partecipanti di ogni categoria: dai Rookies agli Hooligans, il brivido della competizione prende tutti allo stesso modo. Si gioca sul limite, osando ogni giro quel pelo di più per guadagnare anche solo pochi centimetri. Questo è il flat track: grande tensione e concentrazione per pochi minuti, con adrenalina a 1000.

Come per la prima edizione, abbiamo portato a casa emozioni, amici e una gran voglia di tornare in pista per dare ancora più gas. Per fortuna sappiamo che non ci sarà da aspettare ancora molto: 17-18 Settembre 2022 si torna in pista per il Dust & Fun #3

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ph. @Chrifussi

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ENGLISH TEXT BELOW

Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!