Seven women set out in the very first Dakar Rally 47 years ago. These French women were formidable racers in a sea of testosterone in the inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally.
Daring Dames: The First Women Who Raced in the Dakar Rally
I didn’t miss the insanely heart-wrenching news about Marco Simoncelli passing away Sunday, in fact I received the news when I arrived on set for the Icon shoot that morning. What a way to start the day, eh? I made this design for a MotoCorsa email blast and have decided I indeed want to post it here.
“You live more for five minutes going fast on a bike like that than other people do in all of their life” – Marco Simoncelli
Ciao, Marco. You, your hair, your sass, and your aggressive riding style will be missed by millions. Rest and ride in peace.
Posted on October 27, 2011 in Motorcycles by Alicia Mariah Elfving