by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jul 1, 2026 | Mindset & Challenge, News, Preparations, Route Insights
DIY to Dakar Every year, thousands of adventure motorcyclists dream about riding to Dakar. For most, that’s as far as it ever gets. The route seems too long. Africa feels too intimidating. The borders sound complicated. Everyone on YouTube seems to be riding a...
by Paris Dakar Challenge | Mar 4, 2026 | Mindset & Challenge, News, Preparations
A Beginner’s Guide to Riding Sand (For Adventure Riders – Not Racers) Download the full article here >> Sand riding advice can sometimes go like this: “Stand up and gas it.” And yes — that might work if you’re an experienced off-road rider comfortable with speed...
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 | 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 | Jun 29, 2025 | Mindset & Challenge, News
Join the waiting list Tempted, But Nervous? You’re Not Alone. 1. Age & Experience: There’s No Perfect Profile We’ve had riders in their 20s, 30s, 40s — and plenty in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s. The question isn’t how old are you? It’s: Are you healthy and fit...
