Dakar Rally Motorbike Racing
Dakar Rally Motorbike Racing
Day five of the Dakar Rally motorbike race has commenced and proves to be just as challenging as the riders set off for Paso De Jama into Chile. Find out more about this epic must-do event for all serious motorcyclists.
The race started early this morning with the first rider setting off at four in the morning to 500km of mountain road.
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What is the Dakar Rally Race?
The Dakar rally is a yearly off road race that has been going since 1978 where riders face the perils of off-road terrain. In 2011 the course takes on South American terrain with the route taking the riders around Argentina and Chile.
Both amateurs and professional riders can enter the rally with the majority, typically about 80 percent, being keen amateurs.
The Moto class is the Motorbike section, with distances of up to 800-900 kilometres covered. This class is divided into three groups - Marathon, Super-Production bikes, and Quads.
The riders are tested on endurance where the race provides tougher challenges for competitors than conventional rallies. Motorcyclists are expected to cross sand dunes, ride through mud, camel grass, rocks and many other obstacles.
Amateur riders could be at risk of an accident while participating in this type of race or riding and as such should investigate suitable protective measures such as a good crash helmet.
The road on today’s run reaches high altitudes where riders are expected to spend an hour and a half riding over 4500 metres, of which many will suffer from altitude sickness.
Feeling unwell while riding a motorbike or not being at your fittest could jeopardise your safety on the road, as your concentration will not be as high and you will be less able to react to sudden obstacles you come across.
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