» NEVADA 200
The Nevada 200 began in 1985 as an invitational event hosted by Casey Folks and I. It was originally devised simply as an excuse and a date where the two of us could meet and ride. Our busy schedules and commitments, plus the distance between us(I live in So. Cal) made it difficult to get together and enjoy trailriding the way we used to while growing up in Las Vegas, NV.
In the early days invitations were circulated by word of mouth to a small number of close riding friends and buddies. We selected the remote eastern Nevada community of Caliente, Nevada as our base. The area around Caliente provided a very unique combination of high desert and mountain terrain that was perfectly suited to the tight, technical nature of the riding we like to do. Over the course of the three day event, riders experience every type of terrain imaginable. Two aspects highlight the Nevada 200. One: The unbelievable scenery and trail network found in Lincoln County, Nevada. Two: the tremendous camaraderie and relationships that surround the event.
The Nevada 200 has been covered by every major off-road publication and has been rated one of the best Trailrides in all America for 10 years running. The 2005 Nevada 200 will be held on April 1-3. Invitations are mailed out around the 1st of January.
The most important thing I can tell you about the Nevada 200 is that it is a hellluva a lot of fun. Sponsors include Pro Circuit, KTM North America, Honda Rider Club, Best in the Desert and Harden-Offroad.
Over the years the reputation of the Nevada 200 grew to the point where by mid-90s we had to set a rider limit of 200 of our closest friends and associates. In its twenty year history the Nevada 200 has provided a huge economic influx into the community of Caliente. The local VFW post, motels, gas stations and restaurants recognize it has one of the premier cash generating events of the year. Additionally, the Nevada 200 has donated over $25,000 to the local schools, sports and recreation projects and to the city of Caliente during this same time. The boost to the local economy and the public relations effort the Nevada 200 generates sheds a favorable light on all motorcycling and in particular off-road motorcycle enthusiasts.
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The Nevada 200 is famous for its serious water crossings.
Scot points back to the lake we just crossed.
You'll see lots of smiling faces at the Nevada 200.
Scot and Casey, the driving force behind the Nevada 200.
Davey Coombs airs it out on the Big Hogback.
Did we mention the unbelievable scenery.
Gas trucks ready to roll.