i have never ridden in the sand but it looks like there is so much fun. but can you stil feel the power of the bike as you would on dirt? i wish i had the money to go the more i hear about the dune rides the more i want to go but man that is a long trip for an ohioan to be making. i wish there was one around here that didnt have that many restrictions. all that is close is silver lake michigan "Tourist trap" is what it looks like from the website and looks to be really crowded. i think i might try there this summer if i am under the decible level.