Recounting the three weeks of blood, sweat, and tears that make up a 7,000 mile journey from the glitzy streets of Paris to the hinterland of northwestern Africa, this incredible tale highlights the most arduous and notorious off-road motorsports event on the planet, the Paris-Dakar Rally. Since its inception in 1979, the rally has attracted more than 3,000 participants from all walks of life. Fully detailing what is considered by many to be one of the world's top five adventures, this book reveals amazing true tales of danger, from blinding sandstorms to endless vistas of towering dunes. Enduring these incredible hardships with perseverance, tenacity, ingenuity, and sometimes tragedy, the adventurers profiled here truly embody the triumphs of the human spirit.
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"A must read for those impassioned by the rally." —CMG Online
"[I] couldn't put it down until it was done. If you have even a passing interest in the Dakar you should take a look at this book!" —Canadian Motorcycle Racer
"A riders' perspective unavailable anywhere else in any other form." —Motorcycle Mojo
"If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to ride this race as a privateer, this book is for you." —Racer X Illustrated
"When Hacking gets cerebral about what he's doing, especially at gut-wrenching moments that test his mettle—bike crashes, mechanical problems that could take him out of the rally, becoming disoriented under the Saharan sun—his writing sings." —Winnipeg Free Press
About the Author
Lawrence Hacking is a professional motorcycle racer who became the first Canadian to finish the Paris-Dakar Rally. He lives in Georgetown, Ontario. Wil De Clercq is a freelance writer whose connection to the outlaw biker world dates back to the 1960s. He lives in St. Catherines, Ontario.
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This is a faboulous story. It goes well beyond racing into what is possible through the human spirit and cooperation.
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Awesome, could not put the book down. Experience the Dakar day to day and understand what goes into finishing this race.
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What a fascinating, insightful, inspiring story. Lawrence Hacking rode a Honda XR650R in the 2001 Dakar Rally, which takes motorcycles, racing trucks, cars, buggies and every other extreme off-road race vehicle on a tour from Paris to Dakar. I knew something about the Dakar rally before reading this book, but I am a fan for life now. Hacking and his writer tell a fantastic story, deeply engaging and emotionally charged.
If you only know the Dakar from Charlie Boorman (of Long Way Round and Long Way Down fame alongside Ewan Macgregor), read this also. Hacking is an experienced, pro-level off-road racer who faced serious challenges in his quest to become the first Canadian to finish the Dakar rally. And he did it as a privateer, without big sponsorship.
If you like adventure travel/gearhead/sport/trans-cultural stories, you'll love this one. I'll definitely re-read it many times
If you only know the Dakar from Charlie Boorman (of Long Way Round and Long Way Down fame alongside Ewan Macgregor), read this also. Hacking is an experienced, pro-level off-road racer who faced serious challenges in his quest to become the first Canadian to finish the Dakar rally. And he did it as a privateer, without big sponsorship.
If you like adventure travel/gearhead/sport/trans-cultural stories, you'll love this one. I'll definitely re-read it many times
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Capture the spirit of the Paris-Dakar
In a short time, Mr. Hacking creates an entirely unfamiliar atmosphere of the racing community. He documents his trials and trouble of preparing, transporting, and racing a bike... Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. L. Greer
An Awesome Story
The trials and tribulations of the first Canadian finisher of the notorious Dakar Rally. If you have a passing interest this is a great read. Above my expectations.
Published 13 months ago by Gulf War Vet
ADVENTIURE OF A LIFETIME
AS YOU READ THIS BOOK YOU FEEL AS YOU ARE THERE THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES AND GREAT TIMES
Published on March 27, 2010 by Robert J. Switalski
Dakar
This was actually my first kindle book.
As a long time fan of Dakar it was never going to be difficult to hold my attention on this topic. Read more
As a long time fan of Dakar it was never going to be difficult to hold my attention on this topic. Read more
Published on November 21, 2009 by Patrick Lynch
Canadian Superstar
Lawrence Hacking proves that some of your life's goals can be done in your 40's. He studied,prepared,and attacked the Dakar Rally.
Published on May 25, 2009 by E. Hughett
gutsy privateer
The author shows his gutsy determination to finish the Dakar. A great read for all of us Walter Mitty's .
Published on July 6, 2008 by Lafitte
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Fabrizio Meoni, Paris-Dakar Rally, Joan Roma, Jordi Arcarons, Hiroshi Masuoka, Hubert Auriol, North Africa, Alain Duclos, Pascal Maimon, Jutta Kleinschmidt, John Deacon, Jean-Louis Schlesser, Richard Sainct, Mitsubishi Pajero, North America, Henri Magne, Niger River, Carlo De Gavardo, Denis Rozand, Alfie Cox, Honda Canada, Jose Maria Servia, Bou Bou, Mauritania Liaison, Stephane Peterhansel Browse Sample Pages:
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liaison stages, camel grass, parc ferme, special stage, catering tents, competitive section, factory riders, support trucks, stage win, other privateers, overall lead, card stamped, riding gear Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fabrizio Meoni, Paris-Dakar Rally, Joan Roma, Jordi Arcarons, Hiroshi Masuoka, Hubert Auriol, North Africa, Alain Duclos, Pascal Maimon, Jutta Kleinschmidt, John Deacon, Jean-Louis Schlesser, Richard Sainct, Mitsubishi Pajero, North America, Henri Magne, Niger River, Carlo De Gavardo, Denis Rozand, Alfie Cox, Honda Canada, Jose Maria Servia, Bou Bou, Mauritania Liaison, Stephane Peterhansel Browse Sample Pages:
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