In 2004 Charley Boorman completed his astonishing
round-the-world bike trip with his friend, Ewan McGregor. The
journey left him exhausted, exhilarated and hungry for a new
challenge. And what greater challenge than the Dakar rally?
Beginning in Lisbon and ending in the Senegalese capital of Dakar,
the rally covers 15,000 kilometres of treacherous terrain, and is
widely regarded as the most dangerous race on earth. With his
team-mates Simon Pavey and Matt Hall, Charley faced extreme
temperatures, rode through shifting sands and stinging winds, and
faced breakdowns miles from civilisation. Charley recounts his
extraordinary adventures through Portugal, Morocco, Western Sahara,
Mauritania, Mali, Guinea and Senegal. He also follows the stories
of other riders - an eccentric, dedicated band of professionals and
rookies who all dream of one thing: reaching the finishing line.
Race to Dakar is the thrilling account of a race that has captured
the imagination of millions.
關於作者:
Charley Boorman was born in 1966 and grew up in Ireland. He
has appeared in films including Excalibur, The Emerald Forest,
Karaoke and The Bunker. From 1998 to 2002, he ran a British
motorcycle team with Ewan McGregor, winning the Superstock Series
with David Jeffries.