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MALLE MOTO – THE FORGOTTEN DAKAR STORY (2017)

Run Time: 58:12
Producer: Adventure Spec.
Director: Greg Villalobos & Lyndon Poskitt
Writer/Editor: Greg Villalobos
Key Cast: Lyndon Poskitt

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In 2017 adventure rider Lyndon Poskitt attempted to to be the first rider since the seventies to ride to the start line of the Dakar Rally, compete in the toughest unsupported Malle Moto class, and not only finish but try to win. This feature documentary was a collaboration between myself, Lyndon and Adventure Spec. With only shot material to work with it the challenge of constructing the film was something of an endurance feat in itself.

SUMMARY

They say you only really grow at the very edge of your comfort zone. For the last three years Lyndon Poskitt has been stretching that comfort zone one kilometre at a time. From the safety of corporate existence to the freedom of a motorcycle and the open road to the biggest challenge of his life as he rides 150,000km to take part in the hardest class of the most brutal motor race in the world. In 2014 Lyndon Poskitt set off from the UK with a simple goal, to ride round the world on his motorcycle and race rallies in every continent he visits. A voyage of discovery? Or escape? As his time on the road grew, along with his hair and confidence, it dawned on Lyndon that as the world has become smaller the idea of adventure has lost it’s way. Inspired by the early pioneers of exploration and speed, he entered the infamous Dakar Rally, now hosted in South America. Lyndon looked to the pre-commercialised origins of the race where competitors set off with very little assistance or hope of reaching the finish line. To this day, even though the Dakar Rally has outgrown it’s humble origins, it still retains the Malle Moto class for those who seek a pure test of spirit and endurance. One man. One bike. One box of tools. 12 days and 10,000 kilometers of hard racing. In 2017, as the only competitor to ride to the start line, Lyndon was to discover the limit of his already stretched comfort zone. There would be only one way to discover what lies beyond it… If you liked this film don’t forget that you can watch Lyndons ‘Races To Places LIVE’ project this January as he attempts to win the 2018 Malle Moto class of the Dakar Rally all whilst being filmed live by his intrepid film crew…

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