Race to Dakar | 
 enlarge | Author: Charley Boorman
Creator: Ewan Mcgregor
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 56570
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0751538175
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.73092
EAN: 9780751538175
ASIN: 0751538175
Publication Date: July 28, 2008
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Product Description
In January 2006, 230 people raced in trucks, cars, and motorbikes from Lisbon to Dakar in the 28th annual Dakar rally, the most challenging race in existence. After his celebrated trip round the world with Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman was keen for another challenge, and racing in the Dakar had always been his dream. Supported by Australian champion biker Simon Pavey and experienced British biker Matt Hall, Charley attempted what many professional bikers have failed to do: successfully compete in the Dakar rally. His account details his extraordinary adventures as well as 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.
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a long way all around November 3, 2008
Having read "A Long way round" and "A Long way down" , this book is facinating to read and just another part of the story. Charley knows what a motorcycle rider wants to hear to makes sure you get it. If you liked either of the "Long Ways" you will love this book. I rate it above long Way Down and as good as Long Way Around. Buy it, you won't be disapointed
Dust, Rocks(and profanity) October 6, 2008
I found it to be a good read. A lot of detail about the race and prep of equipment and riders. More motorcycle content than either Long Way Round or Long Way Down. I received the DVD after reading the book and found the DVD even better, except for the additional profanity.
I enjoyed Race To Dakar very much. August 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Race to Dakar
I first found Charley Boorman through his trip Long Way Round. I read that book and devoured the DVD TV series. And found out Charley was going to try the Dakar rally.
I ended up reading Race To Dakar in one day. It was so engaging I could not put it down. I liked everything about it. Its shown me places I'm sure I'll never see.
Then I bought the Race To Dakar DVD through Amazon.Ca. And it was just as amazing as the book.
Fantastic Adventure August 7, 2008
This book was great. I didn't really know too much about the Dakar Rally before reading this book. Reading about all of the preparation before the rally was great. However, reading about the rally itself was the best part. It was amazing to read about all of the adversity that each rider faces, especially the privateers (non-factory teams).
I recommend this book if you are interested in the Dakar Rally or enjoyed "The Long Way Round."
 Not the same without Ewan August 1, 2008
Fans of "Long Way Round" and "Long Way Down" will find this book of interest, but just not the same without Charley's riding mate Ewan.
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