Race to Dakar
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Hardcover, 320 pages
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Reviews
(Rated 5 out of 5)
Charley's best so far!!
The DVD is great but as he can't say a sentence with using the Fword it does get a bit tiring... and smacks of lack of intelligence (Sorry Charley we love you man but control that tonugue). As a book is more thought out it's very informative and the best part of the story, one of his team members getting lost, is incredible - and only just mentioned on the film. If you like bikes, buy and enjoy!
(Rated 5 out of 5)
Its not very often that we get to see the Dakar race and what actually happens.
Its a really fascinating documentary which is well worth watching and reading about.
(Rated 5 out of 5)
I don't know anything about motercycles, and could not put this book down! Even though I havn't seen the show I really felt like I was there for the whole journey. Charley does an excellent job of recording his reactions, even when they are all over the place. I really apreciate the honesty he put into the book. The inclusion of so many other Dakar stories really rounds it out, creating a true picture of the race, not just a celebrity's attempt, and would be an exciting, inspiring read no matter who wrote it.
(Rated 1 out of 5)
I love books on travel and I ride a motorcycle, but I really had to force myself to finish this book. I got the impression it was rushed and really done as the end of the motorcycle business Boorman et al have become.
Dull in the extreme.
(Rated 5 out of 5)
I have read almost all other books relating to the Rally, yet I found this one great insight into what modifications are made to the vehicles and what kit is used in the great race across the desert. The first few chapters are jam packed and mechanics dream of info relating to the vehicles. the rest of the book is also great, as it's simple to read and gives a nice step by step account of the teams progress along with a few humorous stories they heard along the way. I couldnt put the book down and wished it had been a bigger book!