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Race To Dakar is the story of actor and Long Way Round adventurer Charley Boorman's assault on the most dangerous race on earth - The Dakar Rally. From Portugal to Senegal via 10,000km of some of the harshest and most treacherous riding conditions imaginable Race To Dakar is an extraordinary story of the limits that we push ourselves to in the pursuit of adventure.
This 2 disc DVD of the 7 part TV series takes us from the pre trip preparation and race training, through to the highs and lows of Charley's Dakar trip. Extras include unseen and extended footage, dramatic crash sequences, exclusive post trip interview, epic montage, outtakes, photo gallery and details of the bike build and support team.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this as soon as it came out on the strength of enjoying Long Way Round and wasn't disappointed. It follows Charley Boorman and crew on his preparation and participation of the world renowned Dakar rally and shows the struggles and high points of the most dangerous rally in the world. I was impressed by the strength of the whole team especially Simon Pavey and Patsy Quick who had great mental strength. Even though it lacks the Ewan McGregor element it proves that Charlie can do a great series without him and he is highly entertaining. It also made me realise that this wasn't simply a silver spoon actor following a whim but a serious challenge and as they reach the final stages it almost brough a tear to my eye.
The only down side to this DVD is that I've watched it and have to wait for the next one!
The only down side to this DVD is that I've watched it and have to wait for the next one!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Highly watchable and fascinating. Far less jokey and fun than LWR, but properly so; this is a seriously punishing race, and the series conveys astonishingly well the anguish and hurt involved, and we glimpse the irrational but intoxicating spirit that drives these people on day after day.. Boorman carries the series well, and to his immense credit doesn't dominate; his support team are all given their fair dues, we share their journey as well. A worthy piece of viewing; unfortunately it probably falls too far in the shadow of LWR, but then again so will the recently announced Ewan and Charlie "Long Way Down".
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This DVD will be judged against Long Way Down and in many ways unfairly so. It's the same production team, same cameraman, one of the 'cast', same music etc... On the other hand it's a very different subject (a 16 day race instead of a 4 month adventure). To wrap up the comparisons, Long Way Round is for anyone who longs for epic adventures, Motorbike fan or no. Race To Dakar is for the off road fanatic.
I had seen parts of the Dakar rally on TV numerous times, but there's nothing like this on a sports channel. Charlie Boorman attempts the hardest race in the world with two other riders and a support team. Throughout the show you realise how this race is a living hell and my opinion of the rally is now extremely low.
The DVD shows you how the rally has no respect for the life or wealthfare of the participants or the lives of the people who live on the course. Riders are killed or left without money and transport in foriegn countries and spectators killed.
This is a huge eye opening DVD and though the participants who make it have acheived something huge I think there are far better ways to get your kicks. I would be very disappointed if Charley were to attempt it again now he's seen it and shown us it first hand.
I had seen parts of the Dakar rally on TV numerous times, but there's nothing like this on a sports channel. Charlie Boorman attempts the hardest race in the world with two other riders and a support team. Throughout the show you realise how this race is a living hell and my opinion of the rally is now extremely low.
The DVD shows you how the rally has no respect for the life or wealthfare of the participants or the lives of the people who live on the course. Riders are killed or left without money and transport in foriegn countries and spectators killed.
This is a huge eye opening DVD and though the participants who make it have acheived something huge I think there are far better ways to get your kicks. I would be very disappointed if Charley were to attempt it again now he's seen it and shown us it first hand.
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The toughest race in the world....
If you're going to set yourself a 'biking' challenge then this is it. To compete in thousands of miles of off road desert racing through Africa, on a motorcycle, persued by a hoard... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. F. Yardley
Charley Boorman - Dakar Adventurer
I attended an Evening with Charley Boorman and was so inspired by his presence on stage to buy this DVD, albeit the race happened five years previously. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. W. Robb
Very enjoyable
If you are interested in off road biking then this is a good watch, would recommend it as I brought it as a present and it was very well received
Published 16 months ago by T. Mordue
Race to Dakar - this is hardcore
I saved buying this DVD till the evenings had got darker and my son finally left home leaving me to the guilty pleasures of watching motorcycle vids. Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. Traynor
Excellent!!!
The only thing missing from this dvd is Ewan McGregor. I think these two could travel around the world (without the constraints of Long Way Down) and make enough money to live... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Je Salter
Very good adventure!!
This DVD has a very good quality, I enjoy the adventure.
But it could be better, having Portuguese subtitles, if it had... I would rate it 5 stars.
But it could be better, having Portuguese subtitles, if it had... I would rate it 5 stars.
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Fábio Pereira
Enjoyable and eye-opening
Bought this DVD on spec as we'd watched the other Ewan/Charlie DVds and seen By Any Means. Race to Dakar did not disappoint - plenty of Charlie with his very natural and... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by S. Martin
Good follow on
This was a very good follow up to the "long way round" , his style of riding never falters it's a pleasure to see any of his DVDs but this one is quite exceptional,my advice for... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2009 by Bruno
The best of all
I have now watched all of Charley Boormans's travel docs, from Long Way Around to the very latest 'By Any Means'. In my opinion, this is by far the best. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2008 by Indie Game Developer
excellent
I really enjoyed this DVD.I love the excitement of dakar.It looked very hard race,but they looked like they had a lot of fun. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2008 by lawson
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