ALL1, the biggest amateur team in Dakar history, is now a reality

ALL1, the largest rookie team structure seen in the history of the Dakar, today revealed its six members. A group of novice drivers are on the brink of the most ambitious sporting challenge of their lives: reaching the finish line of Dakar rally 2024in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia. To achieve this, they have the support of Riejuthe well-known family company, of Catalan origin, in addition to the support of more than 18 technicians, about 30 associates and the warmth of its thousands of followers.

He Dakar rally 2024 will begin on January 5, at Al-Ula, Saudi Arabiaand ends on the 19th, at yanbu. 15 days in which the pilots must travel 7,891Km and 2 marathon stages. One of them, 48 hours, for Empty Quarter, where the participants will rest, distributed in 8 different fields. As something new for this edition, the participating teams will embark in the port of Barcelona on December 2.

The ALL1 project is fortunate to have, along with its advisors, great motor numbers. Theirs, Marc Coma, Cristina Gutiérrez or Lorenzo Santolino. For their part, the well-known brands Martiderm, Motocard, Meroil, Pastoret, Encaja and Mautomoción, Its main sponsors make the dream possible. Besides, Tropicfeelthe Spanish brand for travel and adventure enthusiasts, will dress the 6 riders and team members in a special design throughout the competition when they are not on the motorcycle.

The pilots of ALL1 They prepare hard at the behest of their team manager Moi Gangolellsphysiotherapist with experience in this sports area, having been with athletes such as Marc Coma and Laia Sanz in several editions of the Dakar. For this work, they were also accompanied by Pedregà groupthree mechanics and three filmers.

The goal: finish the Dakar 2024

Although the project was born with eight pilots, in the end only six would make this journey. Javi Amat, Pepe Martí, Xavier Pes, Josep Pedro, Fernando Conde and Carlos Llibreform a unique structure, which has never been seen in this historic competition.

“The Dakar is the most ambitious sporting challenge we have ever faced. We know this is the most demanding competition in the world. But this is our way of sharing our passion for life, Álex’s legacy. It guides our present and future, and what we will fight for until the end.”said Pepe Martí.

This great challenge has its own documentary: The ALL1 effects. Directed by Andy Zancancollecting part of the team’s path to achieve the passport to Dakar, with his successful time in the Morocco Rally. The report, which exceeded all expectations, was aired on the big screen, in Madrid and Barcelona, last winter, with more than 2000 viewers. It will soon be seen in Dazn and there will be a second stage, after the Dakar.

A dream team challenge

Participating in the Dakar is challenge number 5 on the list of “101 things to do in life”of Alex Libre, the twin brother of Carlos Llibre, before dying in a traffic accident. Since that moment, only six years have passed. A time in which his friends, family, and even people who did not know Álex, decided to face their own exploits, inspired by the passion for life that characterized the young man. Today, the dream of reaching Saudi Arabia’s goal next January is more alive and more shared than ever.

So, this group of enduro fans is made up of six friends, who combine their work and personal life with the Dakar dream, which is, a little bit, for everyone. That is, with intense training on their motorcycles, physical and mental preparation typical of elite athletes, financial investment and a lot of enthusiasm. A long and rocky road that, with the philosophy of ALL1 as its flag -Dreams come true when they are shared-, and as a team, will be more than passable.