Iquique by night
The legend of Iquique is built on the dizzying height of a steep descent with an average gradient of 32% over 2 kilometres of sand. On arriving at the summit of this gigantic dune, the riders and drivers discover a breath-taking view over the Pacific Ocean. They then hurtle down to...[more]
It’s going to be tough for Robby…
Now that Al-Attiyah is out of the picture, Robby will be all on his own! Until now, he was “protected” by Nasser who was driving behind him every day. He will have to be more careful, even though I’m not sure if he has the temperament to do that! In any case, the race is...[more]
2000: Airlift in Niger
The 22nd edition held a major surprise in store: for the first time, the rally crossed Africa from West to East, from Dakar to Cairo, via Niger. However, the race came under the threat of terrorist attacks. Concerned with ensuring competitor safety, the organisers decided to set up...[more]
Tracing the route of the Dakar
Often the route of the Dakar varies depending on circumstances surrounding the race that are mainly caused by the weather. In the space of one or two days, or sometimes just a few hours, the organisers must take decisions and put forward modified routes for certain sections of the initially planned stages. This article takes a visit behind the scenes of where such decisions are made. [more]
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