Race To Dakar (The Hungry Student) - Hardcover

Boorman, Charley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316731927 ISBN 13: 9780316731928

Publisher: Sphere, 2006

Synopsis

In January 2006, 230 people raced in trucks, cars and motorbikes from Lisbon to Dakar in the 28th annual Dakar rally - the most dangerous race in the world. Taking part was a team of three bikers: Matt Hall, Simon Pavey ... and actor and bike nut Charley Boorman. After his celebrated trip round the world with Ewan McGregor, documented in the No.1 bestselling book 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 do -- to compete in the Dakar rally, the most challenging race in existence. 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.

About this title

Product Description:

Charley Boorman takes part in the Dakar rally - the most dangerous and exciting race in the world An amazing biking adventure from the author of the bestselling LONG WAY ROUND

Review:

Boorman is well on his way to becoming the Michael Palin of motorbikes (TIMES2)

The history of the rally and Boorman's own personal experience of this great endurance test makes for an exhilarating read (WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY)

About this edition

• Publisher: Sphere
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0316731927
• ISBN 13: 9780316731928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320