Rookies guide to Finke Desert Race Ep1 : Gearing

[@wrappedupadventures1760]

Thanks for the awesome videos and all the great tips. First time running in the Finke, just want to get there and back 😀👍

[@SuperDolemite1]

Enjoying the vlogs keep em up 👍🏻

[@loveoffroadaus]

Cheers Glen

[@vikkicox4407]

Having a crack at my first Finke this year and have been following you on instagram since last year. Looking forward to any advice you can give me on what to expect this year 😃

[@TheBiglumpy]

Great start mate! Look forward to following along. You plan on covering any off bike training for finke? I reckon people would benefit from that too...

[@loveoffroadaus]

Yeah i've got an idea for that stuff, might need some help from someone who knows what they are talking.

[@TheBiglumpy]

You could probably just mention what has helped you. I know in the 2 times I’ve done Finke my training was fairly different for both. Lots and lots of cardio in 2015 and was rooted by the end. Incorporated weight training focussing on compound movements like squats, deadlifts, shoulder press plus some cardio I felt like I could keep going at the end of 2017 Finke even after a decent stack on day one.

[@loveoffroadaus]

Yep, indefinatly reckon strength is more important than cardio

[@Steves_ADV]

Great stuff mate. Any chance you can cover some logistical topics such as camping and amenities, is it a necessity to have someone to follow with all your gear after the race etc and fuel stops on the track.

[@loveoffroadaus]

Sure can. There is club fuel which means the volunteers fuel you up, cost 250ish and they provide fuel, you'll get three stops along the way. There is a truck that can take your camping stuff down to finke for you as well. Will cover both in an episode.

[@JustTex]

Awesome stuff , i'm all ears. I'd like to hear about pre running the track, can anyone ride it and when is it allowed. Cheers 4 sharing sir.

[@loveoffroadaus]

Definatly a good subject to cover. Keep your eyes out.

[@JustTex]

@@loveoffroadaus never thought about gearing before, bike setup would be interesting. I'd also like to hear what self scrutineering is all about and also about the camping at finke. Cheers

[@allblack2977]

Hey I have a question, do I need to compete in smaller state events before I can enter the finke race. I've heard they have changed the rules for newcomers from 2022 and onwards

[@loveoffroadaus]

Yes they have changed the entry requirements, by memory you need to complete a race or two prior to finke. They don't have to be state level events can just be a regular enduro. Best bet is to check out the finke website for the actual requirements.

[@allblack2977]

@@loveoffroadaus sweet as thanks for the fast reply. 👍👌