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An Adventure Everyone can Enjoy

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I don't know anything about motercycles, and could not put this book down! Even though I havn't seen the show I really felt like I was there for the whole journey. Charley does an excellent job of recording his reactions, even when they are all over the place. I really apreciate the honesty he put into the book. The inclusion of so many other Dakar stories really rounds it out, creating a true picture of the race, not just a celebrity's attempt, and would be an exciting, inspiring read no matter who wrote it.

Dull	Customer Rating:
I love books on travel and I ride a motorcycle, but I really had to force myself to finish this book. I got the impression it was rushed and really done as the end of the motorcycle business Boorman et al have become. Dull in the extreme.

A great look at what the bikes are all about

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I have read almost all other books relating to the Rally, yet I found this one great insight into what modifications are made to the vehicles and what kit is used in the great race across the desert. The first few chapters are jam packed and mechanics dream of info relating to the vehicles. the rest of the book is also great, as it's simple to read and gives a nice step by step account of the teams progress along with a few humorous stories they heard along the way. I couldnt put the book down and wished it had been a bigger book!

Really good but somewhat disappointing

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If you like bike movies, i.e. "Any Given Sunday," this one fits the bill. It's a great motorcycle movie, and a great story, much recommended. Charley Boorman and his team are great. My only problem with the movie was that, unfortunately, Charley could have been a bit better of a rider and whined less. The movie shows a view that a rider who has no delicate touch on the handlebars may not succeed in the Dakar race. Further, it would have been great to really know who won the race that year, beyond the small mention we see; like a bit more footage of the guys who actually won would have been welcome. Also, they could have shown a bit more of how hard Matt tried to get out of where he was stuck--I would have probably torn up some grass or put my jacket under the wheels of the bike to get it out of the sand, but what do I know?

Awesome!	Customer Rating:
It's mindbending, bicep busting, heart pounding, brain breakingly good! The way Charlie has written the book takes you through every emotion he and the crew experience as if you were there yourself, the high's, the low's, the determination, the exhaustion, everythings there. It's an amazing book written by incredible people about an awe inspiring event. Read this book because, it is that good!