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26th May 2026
Here we are in late May, and after some pretty devastating missteps along the way, the mighty Yamaha is back on track towards being functional and back in the race!
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Starting to panic; nearly time to go.
The challenge of fixing up an elderly bike for a tough race
The Yamaha YZ250E 1978 has had all the TLC we can lavish...
A big part of finishing a punishing dirt track race like Finke is preparation.
The bike has to be ready, yes. But so does the rider have to be as fit as they can manage; with toughened...
Share our crazy adventures
We are, yet again, setting out on a road trip with dirt bike in tow to tackle the famous Finke Desert Race. Bike and rider are older this year, but well prepped for the challenge.
Practice run
Wet track in 2024 was challenging
Team Lunch
Everyone has to eat. Practice direction on the Finke track changes over at midday for safety.
Red mud
Gets everywhere
Where do you find Finke?
Never give up; Never give in!
Wylie Adventures