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.
To Dakar and Back: 21 Days Across North Africa by Motorcycle
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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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By LogicMan
Format:Paperback
I met the author last year and was struck by how nice a guy he was, a down-to-earth guy with a true motorsports passion. I have also been a fan of the Paris-Dakar rally race since the early 1980s, and always wanted to compete in the event, but will never have the budget to do so.
I purchased the book recently to have with me for a trip. Had a hard time putting the book down and enjoyed every part of it. Great insight into an amazing event and a great privateer achievement. A well written book that I highly recommend.
I purchased the book recently to have with me for a trip. Had a hard time putting the book down and enjoyed every part of it. Great insight into an amazing event and a great privateer achievement. A well written book that I highly recommend.
Format:Paperback
Well written story of Lawrence's adventure of the 2001 Dakar rally as a privateer. I found the story very compelling and hard to put the book down. Although it was an experience of a life time and his accomplishments incredible, I found the author exceptionally modest and humble. Lawerence seems like the kind of guy you could have a beer with or go for a weekend ride with.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Faboulous story of man vs nature and man vs himself
Feb 13 2011
By 2BlueYam
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This is a faboulous story. It goes well beyond racing into what is possible through the human spirit and cooperation.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great adventure book.
April 3 2013
By Martin Toomey
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If you're into motorcycles, racing, the Dakar, or just like adventure, this is a must read. Hacking has a very easy to read flowing style that manages to convey the intensity and emotion of the moment, making you feel as if you were right there alongside of him choking on dust and twisting the throttle!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice read
Dec 11 2012
By Big Al
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I enjoyed the book and was a fast read on a trip. I like the way Mr. Hacking broke each stage done and learned more about the Dakar Rally.
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