by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jun 25, 2025 | Gear & Bike Tips, Preparations
Join the waiting list Which Bike? Big vs Small – The Honest Truth One of the most common questions we get from riders signing up for the Paris-Dakar Challenge is this: “What bike should I bring?” And the honest answer? It depends. But this post will help you decide....
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jun 11, 2025 | News, Rider Stories, Route Insights
Join the mailing list Download Rider Info Pack When MCN took on the Paris Dakar Challenge Back in 2008, Motorcycle News sent a writer to ride with us on the original Paris-Dakar Challenge. What followed was an unforgettable, sunburnt adventure. Here’s what he...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jun 9, 2025 | Rider Stories, Route Insights
Join the mailing list Download Rider Info Pack First Stop Beyond the Sahara: Riding Into St. Louis, Senegal After nearly three weeks on the road, the miles blur together — desert tracks, mountain passes, remote border posts, and long stretches of tarmac slicing...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | May 21, 2025 | Gear & Bike Tips, Preparations
Join the mailing list Download Rider Info Pack Big Bikes – can they do it? Short answer: Yes, absolutely. Plenty of riders have tackled the Paris-Dakar Challenge on big adventure bikes like the big BMW GSs, Honda Africa Twin, and Yamaha Ténéré — and many of them...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Apr 21, 2025 | Route Insights
Join the mailing list Download Rider Info Pack PDC – a lot more than just desert When people think of the Paris-Dakar Challenge, their minds often jump straight to the Sahara — sand, sweat, and the occasional struggle. But the journey doesn’t start in the desert. It...
