Race to Dakar

Race to Dakar
by Charley Boorman

Race to Dakar
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Author: Charley Boorman
Foreword: Ewan McGregor
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-28
ISBN: 0751538175
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Book Reviews of Race to Dakar

Book Review: Adventure of the fast kind
Summary: 4 Stars

I liked Charlie's book but with reservations.
I was keen on learning about the training of a Dakar rider and the rigors of the race. This book gave me that insight and I enjoyed it from that aspect. I didn't so much enjoy the part of the book that deals with Charley. Like the Long Way books I think his family and personal details become intrusive in the story. I needed to feel the pain in this book when he fell and left the race, I don't need to know about the hugs when he met his wife and children at the end in Dakar.

Summary of Race to Dakar

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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