Cycle News Staff | August 3, 2023
California-based Coyote Trail Adventures is holding a four-day fundraising ride to support the efforts of young American racer Mason Klein in his efforts for the 2024 Dakar Rally.
The “Mason Klein Ride” will take place in the Mojave desert and is scheduled for September 21-24. The fee is all inclusive, covering the the guided ride, lodging, meals and beverages. Participants can ride their own bikes or use one of Coyote Trail Adventures’ KTM 350 EXC-F bikes.
Klein, the 21-year old and California native, who placed ninth overall in the 2022 Dakar and as the top rookie, will attend the event. And AMA Hall of Famer and seven-time AMA National MX Champion Ricky Johnson plans to attend for one of the days.
Here is more about Klein from his bio on the World Rally-Raid Championship website:
Mason Klein was tipped as one of the potential revelations of Dakar 2022, and the young American didn’t disappoint. Quickly in among the top riders in the bikes, the 21-year-old from California eventually finished in a hugely creditable ninth place overall, and as the top rookie. Since bursting onto the rally raid scene a year or two ago, Mason has continued to go from strength to strength. He enjoyed a consistent campaign at the inaugural World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) in 2022, continuing to mix it up with the big guns and taking a commanding victory in the Rally2 class, which he had won even before the final round in Andalusia.
Mason inherited a love of dirtbikes from his father Larry—who regularly accompanies him to rallies—and even went to pick up his high school diploma on a motorcycle. One of his favorite pastimes is cruising around with his younger brother Carter, who has a similar passion for off-road racing.
He cites fellow American Skyler Howes and KTM factory team manager Jordi Viladoms as his biggest mentors, not just when it comes to improving as a rider but also dealing with the mental aspects of rally raid. Heading into Dakar 2023 as a fully-fledged Rally GP rider, Mason says he has what it takes to better his position from last year, even if he feels his somewhat conservative, one-stage-at-a-time approach paid dividends on his debut. Along with Howes and Ricky Brabec, he is happy to be flying the flag for American bikers in an edition that will see 11 riders from the US line up on two wheels.
Coyote Trail Adventures “Mason Klein Ride”
- 4-day ride in the Mojave desert with Mason Klein
- All-inclusive (meals, lodging, beverages)
- Cost:
- $2700 with Coyote Trail Adventures’ KTM 350 EXC-F
- $2200 bring your own bike
About Coyote Trail Adventures:
Coyote Trail Adventures specializes in dirt-bike tours throughout the Southern California area. The tour company is Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permitted, and all of their plated bikes have the California required auto liability insurance which covers our renters.
For more details on the Mason Klein Ride, visit https://coyotetrailadventures.com/4-day-mojave-moto