Race to Dakar

About this book

In January 2006 230 people raced in trucks cars and motorbikes from Lisbon to Dakar in the 28th annual Dakar rallythe most challenging race in existence. Taking part was a team of three bikersMatt Hall Simon Pavey and actor and bike nut Charley Boorman. After his celebrated trip round the world with Ewan McGregor documented in Long Way Round Charley was keen for another challenge. Racing in the Dakar had always been a dream of his and so it was the obvious choice for a new adventure. Supported by Australian champion biker Simon Pavey and experienced British biker Matt Hall Charley attempted to do what many professional bikers have failed to doto successfully compete in the Dakar rally. His book details his extraordinary adventures and those of his fellow bikers and also explores the history of this most dramatic and romantic of races. From Portugal through Morocco Western Sahara Mauritania Mali Guinea and Senegal it also provides a unique look at the countries hosting the rally. It is an exhilarating and fitting sequel to Long Way Round.