Race to Dakar is the thrilling account of a race that has captured the imagination of millions. He also follows the stories of other riders ? an eccentric, dedicated band of professionals and rookies who all dream of one thing: reaching the finishing line. Gareth Edmunds who has tremendous experience in building Dakar motorcycles having worked with Simon Pavey in the 2005 Dakar. Pavey has completed the even three times, and as BMW’s Off-Road Skills Course Cheif Instructor, he trained Boorman during preparation for the Long Way Round. Charley Boorman is a much-loved TV star, adventurer and number one bestselling author. Boorman will ride alongside experienced Dakar racer Si Pavey on BMW F650 GS Dakar machines. In 2004 Charley Boorman completed his astonishing round-the-world bike trip with his friend, Ewan McGregor. Discussion in Thumpers started by John E Davies, Jan 1, 2006. Race To Dakar by Charley Boorman, 9780751538175. Charley recounts his extraordinary adventures through Portugal, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea and Senegal. BMW Dakar Race Bikes - Charley Boormans team. With his team-mates Simon Pavey and Matt Hall, Charley faced extreme temperatures, rode through shifting sands and stinging winds, and faced breakdowns miles from civilisation. The journey left him exhausted, exhilarated and. And what greater challenge than the Dakar rally? Beginning in Lisbon and ending in the Senegalese capital of Dakar, the rally covers 15,000 kilometres of treacherous terrain, and is widely regarded as the most dangerous race on earth. Just a quick announcement, that as Charley arrives home from his current Long Way Down adventure in Africa, he's going to pick Patsy Quick up (1st brit woman to finish the Dakar Rally) and head to Newcastle to do a one nite only show called 'Charley Boorman with Patsy Quick, an evening of Adventure Motorcycling' - Thursday 6th Sept 07. In 2004 Charley Boorman completed his astonishing round-the-world bike trip with his friend, Ewan McGregor. The journey left him exhausted, exhilarated and hungry for a new challenge.

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