The Greek Odyssey Balkan Edition 2023

The Greek Odyssey is always one of the last events in our busy rallye, rallye raid calendar. This year didn’t disappoint. Although the weather and temperature at the start was a little damp and cold, as we headed south, through Romania and Bulgaria and into Greece we were treated to incredible weather and simply stunning scenery. By the time we got to the coast in Kamena Vourla we had sunshine and 25 degrees. This continued down to Athens where all 21 riders got to the finish line. Once again partnering with our friends at BikeShed Moto Co this event is just going to get bigger and better every year.

With 21 riders taking on The Greek Odyssey Balkan Edition 2023 and 5 of the Desert Rose Racing support team in attendance this really was a great way to end our 2023 Rallye Calendar. We had a number of riders taking on their first rallye raid tour and they all had an absolute blast. Bikes included Beta enduro bikes, a Beta rallye prepped enduro bike, KTM EXC – Fs, Honda CRF 250, 300 Ls and 300 Rallye, a 1990s Honda Africa Twin, a Ducati Desert Sled and a BMW R 1250 GS. A huge well done to all and here’s to joining you on the next adventure.

Paul King
23rd October, 2023

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