Chasing Dakar 2028:

Ben Harvey-Grounds

A lifetime of riding. A dream of Dakar. Now it’s time to chase it.

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The Dream

Dakar has always been the dream

I’ve spent my life riding motorcycles, racing enduro, running events with my family and teaching riders at the off road school. But Dakar always felt like something that was out of reach.

Something you watched.
Something you dreamed about.
Something that seemed impossible.

Until I started working at Off Road Skills and found myself surrounded by Dakar legends, including 8-time Dakar finisher Simon Pavey.

Being around people who had actually taken on the world’s toughest race made me start thinking differently.

Maybe impossible doesn’t mean impossible.

Now, I’m going to find out just how far I can take the dream.

Dakar 2028.

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How you can get Involved

I can’t chase Dakar alone.

There are plenty of ways you can be part of the journey.

Whether you want to support the campaign through Small Monthly Subscription, make a one-off contribution through GoFundMe, come on board as a sponsor, Buy some Merchandise or simply follow along and share the journey with your friends, every bit of support helps me get closer to the start line.

Support the campaign. Follow the journey. Be part of Dakar.

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Follow the Action

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A motorcyclist wearing protective gear and helmet riding on a dirt track during a dust storm, with barriers and vehicles in the background.
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