24 August 2012 – Marathon Drive

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  • August 22, 2012 at 9:46 pm #1358

    24 August 2012 – Marathon Drive

    Meeting Time: 0545Hrs
    Meeting Place: Emarat Petrol Station
    – Maliha Road (Sharjah-Kalba Road S 116) http://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/sharjah-kalba-road.php

    Phase – I
    Drive Starts: 0600Hrs
    Drive Ends: 0900Hrs (Al Badayer)

    Drive Type: Newbie + +, Intermediate
    Terrain: Tracks and Dunes

    Phase – II
    Drive Starts: 0930Hrs (Al Badayer)
    Drive Ends: 1230Hrs (Al Faqa)

    Drive Type: Intermediate
    Terrain: Dunes

    Expected Temp : 30°C – 43°C
    Expected Humidity : 70% – 21%

    The Phase I will be an easy and fast drive. The target is to reach Badayer by 0900Hrs. Then will start Phase II with intermediate level. Phase II is strictly for minimum two star holders.
    The people who are not early birds can join from Badayer. Expect to finish the Phase II before the Prayer by 1230Hrs at Al Faqa so peoples who registered for Exploration – West of Al Faqa can join their drive after the prayer.

    Most welcome for Senior Members and Marshalls.

    Please carry enough water, rehydration drinks and food stuff for yourself and your passengers. Make sure your car is in good condition. Your car must be equipped with front and rear towing point and with the necessary Offroad Gear.

    Please read the following before you register:

    Rules of the trip:- http://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8

    Dubai Offroaders Disclaimer:- http://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1502

    Equipment to carry for Offroading:- http://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1396

    Kindly register for the drive by clicking ‘Register for trip’ Button below this post.

    August 23, 2012 at 1:15 am #18442

    Damn good Thanseer! Amazing 😀

    All the best! 🙂

    August 23, 2012 at 4:38 am #18444

    Its a great plan Thanseer!!! Have a great drive.
    On a personal note, sad for not being able to be part of this action day 🙁

    August 23, 2012 at 4:57 am #18445
    quote GKumar:

    Its a great plan Thanseer!!! Have a great drive.
    On a personal note, sad for not being able to be part of this action day 🙁

    Me too! Dubai Offroaders is spending the whole of the day in the desert! All trips combined.

    August 23, 2012 at 5:04 am #18446

    Im defenitely in….Will be back in sands after nearly 4 weeks now…..Thanks Thanseer… 🙂

    August 23, 2012 at 5:14 am #18447

    Fantastic Day planned Thanseer!! :ymapplause: :ymapplause: :ymapplause: I’ll join in at 9:30 from badayer. Happy hour wont let me join in before that 8-|

    August 23, 2012 at 5:45 am #18448

    Hi Thanseer
    Back in action and that too with a big bang !!! :drive: :drive: :drive: That sounds fantastic. :thanks:

    Will try to be in for both drives :ymapplause: :ymapplause:

    August 23, 2012 at 5:59 am #18449

    Very Nice Thanseer !!! I really like the feel and the format of the drive…
    I would have joined you too, but my FJ is still not ready for the desert run… so…next time Insha Allah.

    August 23, 2012 at 6:25 am #18451
    quote Ganesh:

    Im defenitely in….Will be back in sands after nearly 4 weeks now…..Thanks Thanseer… 🙂

    yes Ganesh, cant resist the heat, will be joining the drive without A/C in my jeep.
    Thanks Thankseer for posting such a drive which we were waiting for long!

    August 23, 2012 at 6:49 am #18452

    Excellent plan! I am in for phase 1

    August 23, 2012 at 7:25 am #18455

    Now guys you have plenty of choices … Good start for another phase 🙂

    You may also extend the marathon to the evening (for the registered drivers) However, you need stamina and focus …

    :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:

    August 23, 2012 at 7:29 am #18456

    SWEET!! Gonna have to cancel my party plans tonight! Back on with the wrangler this time for phase I

    August 23, 2012 at 9:32 am #18465

    Would love to join…. but I only land around noon! Next weekend!!

    August 23, 2012 at 4:32 pm #18475

    See you all at meeting point…

    August 23, 2012 at 5:03 pm #18478

    Tentative….

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