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A Beginner’s Guide to Riding Sand

A Beginner’s Guide to Riding Sand

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...
Why the PDC might be your Ultimate Springboard for Solo Overlanding Adventures

Why the PDC might be your Ultimate Springboard for Solo Overlanding Adventures

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...
Bike Focus: Why we chose the Honda CRF300 Rally

Bike Focus: Why we chose the Honda CRF300 Rally

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...
Is the PDC for me? Your no-nonsense checklist.

Is the PDC for me? Your no-nonsense checklist.

by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jun 26, 2025 | Mindset & Challenge, Preparations

Join the waiting list Should I Join? Your No-Nonsense Rider’s Checklist We’ve had a huge number of people say they’re interested in the Paris-Dakar Challenge… but also a fair few who are secretly wondering: “Am I experienced enough? Fit enough? Mad enough?” So...
How to Train for the Paris-Dakar Challenge

How to Train for the Paris-Dakar Challenge

by Paris Dakar Challenge | Jun 25, 2025 | Mindset & Challenge, Preparations

Join the waiting list How to Train for the PDC A Realistic Guide (No Gym Membership Required) If the thought of training for a ride to Dakar makes you feel like you need to be some kind of Ironman or ex-rally rider — relax. You don’t. This challenge is designed for...
Which Bike? Big vs Small – The Honest Truth

Which Bike? Big vs Small – The Honest Truth

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....
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