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 | 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 | 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...
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...
