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Dakar Rally

Brabec seizes control in penultimate stage, Mulec creates decisive gap in Rally2

16/01/2026

The twelfth and penultimate stage of the Dakar Rally for the motorcycles has given the fight for overall victory a new twist. On the route to Yanbu, Ricky Brabec delivered a strong performance, claiming not only the stage win but...

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Howes claims first Dakar stage win as Benavides retakes the lead

15/01/2026

Stage 11 of the Dakar Rally in the bike category delivered everything expected in the final phase of this edition. A lightning-fast special towards Al Henakiyah, minimal gaps at the finish line, tactical moves in the fight for the overall...

Dakar Rally

Van Beveren claims victory, drama for Sanders in stage 10

14/01/2026

Stage ten of the Dakar Rally in the bike category has completely reshuffled the standings once again. In the dunes on the way to Bisha, Adrien Van Beveren took control of the day, while defending champion Daniel Sanders suffered a...

Dakar Rally

Daniel Sanders aims for title defense as Dutch rookie Olthof joins the fray

30/12/2025

The bikes category of the 2026 Dakar Rally is shaping up to be a fierce battleground. Defending champion Daniel Sanders enters the race as the clear favorite, backed by an almost flawless season. The Australian dominated last year’s edition and...

Dakar Rally

Dakar 2026 route: “The adventure fades, but the challenge remains”

19/11/2025

The route presentation for the 2026 Dakar Rally has received mixed reactions from participants. With nearly 5,000 kilometers of timed stages, it will be a true marathon, but the absence of the iconic Empty Quarter has also evoked nostalgia. RallyTracks...

Dakar Rally

Dakar 2026: Dutch strength and global stars line up for bike showdown

12/11/2025

With the start of the Dakar Rally 2026 approaching, another intense contest is taking shape in the bike category. From a Dutch perspective, there are two key elements to highlight: the participation of rider Ian Olthof and the involvement of...

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Ian Olthof ready for Dakar after successful Rallye du Maroc

27/10/2025

With a strong finish in the Rallye du Maroc, Ian Olthof has completed his final major test on the road to his debut in the Dakar Rally. The 26-year-old motorcycle rider from Hellendoorn successfully completed the tough Moroccan rally last...

Schareina takes victory as Moraes claims world title and Dutch resilience in Rallye du Morocco finale

18/10/2025

The fifth and final stage of the 2025 Rallye du Maroc delivered a thrilling conclusion to an already intense week. A 311-kilometer loop around Erfoud, featuring 216 km of special stage and a decisive 31 km Power Selective Section for...

Schareina takes control, Dutch riders face triumph and setback in Erfoud

17/10/2025

Stage 4 of the 2025 Rallye du Maroc, a 378-kilometer loop around the bivouac in Erfoud, delivered a mix of triumph and tragedy for the Dutch competitors. While the top of the leaderboard continued to solidify with big names like...

Schareina Shines, Al Attiyah strikes back, and Klaassen makes history in Erfoud

15/10/2025

After the grueling opening leg from Fez to Erfoud, Stage 2 of the 2025 Rallye du Maroc presented a whole new challenge: a punishing 394-kilometer loop around Erfoud, including 307 kilometers of special stage that forced competitors to cross the...