The Paris–Dakar Rally stands as one of motorsport’s most demanding challenges, testing riders against scorching desert sands and unmarked trails. Spanning over 10,000 kilometres from Paris to Dakar, the race pushes both bike and rider to the limit over a 21-day odyssey.

In To Dakar and Back, Canadian adventure racer Lawrence Hacking teams up with journalist Wil De Clercq to recount the physical and psychological rigours of the 2001 Paris–Dakar. Readers gain an insider’s view of navigation hazards, mechanical breakdowns and the sheer determination required to cross North Africa.

Highlights

• Firsthand account of a landmark Paris–Dakar Rally
• Vivid desert landscapes and cultural encounters
• Strategies for endurance, navigation and survival
• Personal reflection on triumph and self-realization

Balancing technical insights with evocative storytelling, this memoir offers a gripping exploration of human resilience against one of the world’s most brutal off-road competitions.

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