Gold Point Meeting Locationand Schedule

Thank you for joining us for BlackSwanMoto training as part of your AltRider Taste of Dakar experience. Class participants will meet in the Gold Point Saloon at 8:00 am on Friday morning. We will start the class at 8:30 with a short introduction before leaving Gold Point for the training area. Please arrive with your bike and in your riding gear prepared to ride.

We’ll take short breaks throughout the day and lunch. We plan to finish around 5PM and return to Gold Point

Almost all of your instruction will be on your bike. Please try and get plenty of sleep and eat well in the days before the class.

Riding Gear

A helmet is required at all times when you are on your motorcycle.

Boots that cover the ankle, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt are also required. We recommend motocross style boots for the best protection, however, this is not the time to try and break-in a new pair. You will be standing up on the pegs for most of the drills so a boot with a stiff sole is best.

The long range forecast looks like we will have highs in the mid 60's and nighttime lows in the low 40's. Please monitor the forecast for Goldfield, NV so you can plan accordingly. Lightweight summer type gloves are best and this goes for the rest of your gear as well. Our instructors wear dirt bike gear or Rally type suites depending on the weather. You will be working hard and having gear that is designed for hot weather will help to keep you cool. Include some additional layers so you can adjust for the cooler temperatures in the mornings and evenings.

Food and Drink

Your lunch is included with your training. Please let me know if you have any dietary restriction and I will try and accommodate it if possible. It is very important to stay hydrated. Please bring a hydration bladder (CamelBak) if you own one. We will have water available to fill it at the start of the day and at lunch.

Feel free to bring your own snacks or food if there is something you just cannot get through the day without (nonalcoholic only).

Please send an email to or text to 805-824-9214 if you have any additional questions about the training.