by Paris Dakar Challenge | Aug 1, 2025 | Mindset & Challenge, News, Preparations, Rider Stories
Why the PDC might be your Ultimate Springboard for Solo Overlanding Adventures When riders reach the shores of West Africa at the end of the Paris Dakar Challenge (PDC), they’ve done more than just complete a demanding 4,000-mile overland ride. They’ve crossed...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jul 22, 2025 | Gear & Bike Tips, News, Preparations
Why the Honda CRF300 Rally? Light, capable, and built for the challenge. One of the questions we get asked the most is this: “Why the CRF300 Rally? Isn’t that a bit small for a trip like this?” It’s a fair question. After all, the Paris Dakar Challenge covers over...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jul 22, 2025 | Mindset & Challenge, News
Thinking of Joining the Paris Dakar Challenge — But Don’t Want to Go It Alone? If you’ve been looking at the Paris Dakar Challenge and wondering “but I don’t have anyone to sign up with” — you’re not alone. In fact, every single rider booked so far for the 2026 trip...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jul 15, 2025 | Mindset & Challenge, News, Rider Stories
London to Cape Town: The Hard Way Down The team behind the Paris Dakar Challenge also launched the first-ever commercial motorcycle expedition from London to Cape Town — a groundbreaking 4 month journey across the length of Africa. This wasn’t a tour or a cushy...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jul 7, 2025 | News, Rider Stories, Route Insights
The Legendary Desert Crossing: Nouadhibou to Nouakchott There’s a moment on every Paris-Dakar Challenge when the mood shifts. You’ve ridden through Europe, crossed into Morocco, tackled mountain trails and tasted the first flavours of Africa. But then you reach the...