“Finishing and connecting with rally enthusiasts”
RIDER FACTS
- Badr Alhamdan is a man of challenges. But the main one seems to be finding a good balance between his every day job as a compliance director for the Saudi Food and Drug authority, his family life with five children and his passion for off-road rallying that is taking him to this year’s Dakar.
- Born in Ryadh, he started riding bikes from a young age on a Honda 50cc. That eventually took him to rally-raids and Bajas on home soil and in neighboring countries.
- After close to five years of competitions including the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge this year, the 41-year-old has finally got the green light to start the Dakar. For his quest to reach the finish, Al Hamdan will have his own structure and will be riding a Kove bike.
AMBITION 2025
B.A.H.: “Since my participation in local Saudi rallies in 2021, my goal has always been to compete in the Dakar Rally. It represents so much: a challenge, high ambitions, and an exceptional planning that culminates in finishing the rally in a good position. I aspire to enjoy the experience by building a fully equipped, high-level Saudi team. My goal is to finish the race in good health and safety, and to connect with other enthusiasts. The exceptional organization of Dakar helps me involve my family by sharing all the details as I progress. Seeing Dakar’s safety measures assures them that I’m in good hands, which is the most important aspect of this sport.”
