Malle Moto - The Forgotten Dakar Story

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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[@smokeybarr]

Not politicians, not footballers, not pop stars... it's guys like this kids should look up too.

[@RohithRot]

word !!!

[@jelleluiken]

I do! 21

[@SousasAdventure]

smokeybarr True 😉🤙

[@falconemoto6943]

I’ve always said, go out and do a desert race, and tell me you aren’t a better, stronger person because of it.

[@gaylene-playz4195]

smokeybarr I look up to this I’m 16

[@lenyamaha2433]

I am now 54 years of age and you are living my dream, I regret not following my heart at the age of 18, I wanted to ride my XT500 to the end of the world and back. It was expected of us to go and fight a war and then start a job. Well done man, live your dream. Respect!!!

[@bass_lander]

Sounds like you live on the southern tip of Africa Len. I had the same dreams as well...

[@motorsonny]

54 is not too late, many do it, make it happen man .. don't regret to die and never dare to try.

[@iamandreja]

Check out Ian Coates, he is like 80 and travels on his Africa Twin all the time.

[@richardpooley5535]

SOUND LIKE YOU’RE SOUTH AFRICAN, LEN?

[@lenyamaha2433]

@@richardpooley5535 , yes sir. My family has been here since 1678

[@paulkemp152]

Dakar coverage is so limited it’s nice to see an inside view, great work Lyndon

[@johnswanson6994]

No only self supported for the Dakar, but he rode to the race start. This is an epic documentary and all involved should be proud. It truly coveys the emotional and physical toll this race takes on Lyndon and all competitors. This is Dakar as it was originally intended, not the corporatized, whoever has the most bucks wins all.

[@djl6825]

It's content like this that leads me to spend less and less time looking at a television and more and more time looking at a computer. Why in the name of god would I waste my precious few hours of relaxation after the kids have gone to bed on pop star wannabes jumping through hoops for condescending judges, D-list celebs making twats of themselves in a house, cookery programs or any number of 'reality' offerings when THIS is sat at my fingertips? Awesome film Mr Poskitt......simply awesome. Good luck for 2018!!

[@WH40KHero]

The same reason why i gave up on Television. The Internet is the future today...sadly governments are trying to destroy it.

[@-XArchLinuxEnjoyerX-]

im lucky enough to have been born in 2000 so i grew up with tech all my life. i dont think i will ever own a tv in my life, and i dont think there will be many from my generation that will. good riddance

[@telerover]

DJL 68 whats cool is we have smart tvs so i can watch lyndon on a 66inch screen!

[@donniebaker5984]

Wait till you see a video of how to assemble a working computer online in minutes from boxes of parts pieces of different brand names and the video person showing you how is a 5 year old little girl...all of a susden you wont feel mentally challenged and will have this compelling erg to check out newegg , tiger direct ebay, and amazon for DIY bare bones pc kits as we are men who will not be shown up by children ....and bada bing you can snap together a real pc using only a number #2 Phillips screwdriver and end up with a behemoth that runs faster than you can tell it what to do with a mouse or keyboard or voice command .. For 500 bucks it will be faster than anything in your office and cost three times less that what dell has to offer or all of wally world put together ....cool part of this deal is you get to send in registration warranty cards on every component that are usually covering said component for two years and higher end pieces will be longer coverage ....example if your 15 hundred buck Dell breaks down after 20 days you dont get anything back brand new and not even the same computer , but instead a totally "refurbished dell" (from hell) ..as you will end up with all the parts that didnt overheat from someone elses misfortune , as dell requires the whole computer sent back in the same box it came in ..even if its just a start button that fails or like in my case was the motherboard that burned out because the power supple was underrated for the load and then there is always the name brand mark up of parts you can buy anywhere for pcs at a fraction of dealer cost ...it is a mind blowing story to follow and get involved with the pc deception ring of fraud and misleading non info that are costing the public billions except bill gates , microsoft , nvidia , advanced micro devices (AMD) and of course our pals at Intel. Bomb beam boom bam..we have Intel inside

[@keyboarddancers7751]

I've not had a TV license (here in Britain) for most of my life - last time was for just a year back in '96 - this exquisitely peerless video alone justifies that choice. Vast amounts of viewing choices have alway existed, first of all on video-cassettes (before that, I was too busy chasing girls to bother with TV), then DVDs/Blu-Ray and hard drives and internet/catch up. Scheduled live TV is dead.

[@powerdriftofficial]

WOW! This inspires on a whole new level! Bookmarked for days when one feels bummed out!

[@sudhanshusingh6115]

PowerDrift here cuz you said it, thank you for saying it.

[@ankurdebbarma6363]

PowerDrift thank you so much for sharing this video. Now I know lil bit more about Dakar rally. The Toughest Race.

[@byknphil]

PowerDrift on point man

[@akshayrajivale9344]

Huge respect to Dakar racers especially malle moto racer 🙏. Gutted for cs santosh and aravind kp 😍. Envying sagar more as he is witnessing all this in person 😜

[@counselorchandru]

Any idea whom that is on the Hero bike at 53:25 ? Doesn't really look like Santosh but I'm not sure coz it's out of focus.

[@southernseclusion9525]

Your Dad must be so proud. Thanks for this glimpse of dakar

[@tymcclengineering8672]

I am very proud of the human being he has become.

[@lalispeedsparse4350]

One of the best documentaries about Dakar very emotive, Great job Lyndon!!!!

[@ciajkaciajka8542]

guys on bikes in Dakar simply maniacs.......amazing film.............

[@ossa60]

some of us aren't that lucky to be able to travel around the world on our bikes, but you make us live those moments and make us feel alive watching these videos.Sometimes, after watching some of them, I put on my gear and go for a short trip....they are really inspiring.

[@leslieaustin151]

ossa60 yup, exactly that. Put on the gear and go for a ride. Short or long. 125cc or 1200cc. Just ride. Les

[@sabiduria_ancestral7]

Yeah man

[@jakejaekels7991]

I’m so close to starting a small adventure of my own. I have to do this or die trying. Everyone of my family says I’m crazy. Not one word of encouragement. I’m going to do an adventure and nothing is going to stop me!

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

The best footage from Dakar 2017 was watching Lyndon sit by the side of the trail and do that piece to camera about his exhaustion... So memorable.

[@landypaule]

Struggeling with words. This race, this attitude, this charakter is just wow!

[@TheCosTx]

30 Minutes Dakar rally a day!!! On tv!! Please bring it back. And this video is one of the best I ever watched!

[@corriedotdev]

left the same company to do the same type of thing, started my own business and just ordered a new bike. Start of my journey!

[@mud_venator1037]

I've followed Lyndon Poskitt from day 1. He is a inspiration off the scale and the epicness of the Races To Places journey is the zenith of adventure. Emotion to the core watching a genius with machines and with people letting his dreams take flight.

[@DavidBlackhurst]

Lyndon! What a HERO!!!! Proper modern day hero and inspiration to far more than I'd wager you realise!

[@doctormaddix2143]

This is by far one of my first documentaries. I started following Lyndon at the beginning of this years Dakar rally and he is really one of my biggest idols.

[@HochstartHarry]

Dam. I think i found my passion. Im a mechanic, rider, chef, idiot and lunatic. Seems like the perfect fit for me 😂

[@emaeder18]

What a fantastic story! Thanks Lyndon

[@woudjee2]

This is so emotional. I'm looking at an older version of myself. Incredibly respectable!!

[@Carnduffmc15]

well done! the video quality and production value continues to climb with each new adventure. This is especially hard to watch when it is -25C and my motorcycle season is 4 months away. Anyhow, thanks for sharing this Lyndon and sponsors!

[@williamstones1773]

Great video, departing on a 2 week long 4000km desert ride this weekend, nothing like this, but the emotions are all the same. Thank you for the inspiration when I needed it most.

[@2WheelTraveler]

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing. If ever in Pennsylvania....

[@richardbonner1176]

Amazing, Lyndon showed such willpower and stamina, a documentary people will talk about for years to come!

[@wanderlpnw]

Great to see these edited into a single story. I appreciate the work it took.

[@Kamanya]

It's a rare privilege to be able to be welcomed onboard and into your story for this mammoth achievement. Well flipping done!

[@ianboyd8685]

What a great story! What a machine of a man. He had the courage to follow his dream, & he is now living his dream. So inspiring

[@Deesboy08]

Brilliant video Lyndon! Great to have met you a few years ago in Adelaide and know how humble you are and share the joy in seeing your achievements. All the very best for what lies ahead!

[@chrismcr1]

Lyndon, you are the real deal, big respect and please keep these films coming!

[@SM-mk2wh]

Wow, if you're not moved by that then you haven't got a pulse!! Fantastic and you're doing it all again!!!! Good Luck. Dakaaaaar!!

[@rwm0268]

I've watched all 12 seasons and this one has to be the best episode yet !!!! Bravo Lyndon.

[@luciarebaza6113]

We love you Lyndon. Greetings from Lima Peru.♥️

[@donavela]

A great decision Lyndon made by going out on a motorbike, a stunning challenge he managed to take by his own in Malle Moto, a gentleman of smile and a man a woman dream about. Thanks for inspiration and being real!

[@jonathanmiller8351]

Wow great film

[@comtez0]

Wow ! Bravo Lyndon 👏👏👏

[@rsbharley4766]

One of the best documentaries about Dakar I have ever seen! Great job Lyndon you are super human mate

[@PeterWeissOffroadTraveller]

what an inspiration Lyndon, biggest of respect and admiration for your hard work, dedication and sacrifice!

[@JanPeters]

You are a remarkable person, Lyndon! Well done.

[@50yearoldmtber37]

Probably one of the best hours I’ve spent not riding in a few years. Such a great story mate.

[@witeks2158]

This's it, the essence of motorcycle riding and adventure. Lyndon I can not wait to see the footage from 2018 Dakar. Keep my fingers crossed for a unforgetable 40th rally.

[@leemski]

What an adventure and achievement! This is how passionate people make this planet a living place. True emotions. Epic! Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelselix8817]

Very encouraging to here you struggles with living in the normal and being lost, than to sell off most things and set out fresh and refocused on an idea, desire, adventure, than putting it to action. I really enjoy the real moments when you show you self, the emotional and sincere parts of you. Keep on, your smile is intoxicating.

[@andrebauch1970]

I had the pleasure to meet him at port Zeebrügge from tt this year. Just nice guy like me and you. Thanks for this great 10 minutes. Regards André

[@slushymud]

Fantastic Lyndon ! ..

[@atlmannclan]

Really fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the segment where you narrate the navigation. The catastrophe was quite unfortunate.

[@motherduckGSA]

most enjoyable , sitting here itching to watch you take on Dakar again 2018 best of luck !

[@andyharrison5898]

Well done fella. Feet up now till you're ready again. God bless you, Andy Nottingham :)

[@vivekSundaram1]

It's scary until you make the decision!!! Absolutely.. very inspiring.. thank you.

[@epilepsywarning907]

Still a great video and great story. Lyndon you are a super hero. Your toughness and tenacity paired with preparation are unstoppable. I'm so proud to have sent you a few dollars for Africa Eco Race 2020. Enjoy an extra tea or a shower or a shot of vodka on me my friend. I hope we can meet someday! Words cannot express how you bring this to the average person. You are sharing your love of people, and culture, and humans with us in a way that moto journalism has always struggled to do well. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@Ronbassettphd]

Only when you stop living someone else's life and choose to live your own, can you find fulfillment and I believe this is exactly what you did here. Congratulations!

[@jamesbramblett3346]

One of the most inspirational videos I've ever watched. Well done LP👏🏼

[@mac46rr]

👍Wow! Absolutely fantastic film. Great inspiration. Well done Lyndon and all his supporters. Got quite emotional at several points 🤒 Why is this not on a main TV channel? 🏍Bikes rule!👊

[@ShymkentAdventure]

Lyndon you are the best and I appreciate what you do for us simple viewers 💪👍

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Absolutely bloomin brilliant. .., watching this excellent, emotional and exciting Dakar film has been the best bit of Christmas! Lyndon did us proud....Steve

[@TomBoyNI]

Just outstanding! A brilliant Christmas present and a must see for anyone with even the slightest interest in the Dakar. Now let’s see what 2018 brings! Thank you for making this and making it available!

[@marlenag.5578]

Lyndon.... you're amazing. I've never witnessed someone driven by such a fiercely competitive nature display such comraderie with your direct competitors -- and still enjoy the hell out of yourself! I'm grateful for the fuller telling of the story, many thanks for sharing! CONGRATS, mate!!

[@regularguyreviews3048]

You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your amazing story.

[@mototrailz]

Lyndon is the real deal!!! i mean REAL DEAL!!! Bravo ADVSPEC to believe in true rally moto heroes. He is truly a legend! Go Dakar 2018

[@ankurdebbarma6363]

I was always intrigued towards Dakar motorcycles & and the equipments used. Finally found a proper video.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

What a personality. Through blood sweat & tears he musters strength beyond most others.

[@want2ride135]

What a terrific story. All the best in 2018.

[@tiemen9887]

Massive respect to Lyndon, had to pick up my tears sometimes and supper awesome to stil pick up your camera, while you are so tired and dirty from a hard day on the bike. And supper excited to see Lyndon in my home country dissovering lot's of beuatifull contry sites and roads.

[@metaomicron72]

So glad I finally got time to watch this. I was rooting for you the entire dakar. And was great to watch the Dakar heroes but this is another level of videography.

[@fouledout443]

LazyRock same here!!

[@BigEvilTwids]

Fanstastic fella, what an inspiring, emotional journey.

[@James.._]

Malle Moto riders truly are hardcore, Lyndon is a legend to me👍

[@candycarsrentalcars4241]

Thank you for sharing your story Lyndon and GOOD LUCK on 2018!!

[@Thromby]

Thank you Lyndon for sharing your journeys! In your hardest moments, just realize we are all pulling for you.

[@gregjerome1911]

This is honestly one I’ve the best videos I’ve ever watched on motorcycle riding. So well done, no agenda, just shows a very dedicated & driven guy with a few connections take on Dakar. He’s also a superb rider on a factory bike, good on ya Lyndon! I tell my friends about this one!

[@thomasvaughan6846]

Watching this a couple years down the line. WHAT A WATCH!!!

[@jamesbarrette57]

I met Lyndon over breakfast in Montana several years during his Adventure Spec tour. I then tracked his progress and run up to and including the Dakar rally. If Lyndon’s sense of adventure and attitude towards living life doesn’t inspire you, there may be a hole in your soul.

[@scotth7632]

Well done, Lyndon! You truly know how to live life to the fullest and are an inspiration to those of us still slaving away in the aerospace industry. Cheers! Scott Hoge

[@andyarnold3617]

Lyndon you are a class act and an inspiration, nothing but love man!

[@BonuxCouleur]

He seems like a really good descent human being beyond the determination and courage. Glad to see him finish well. In France the malle moto class is still regarded as the origins of Dakar, the real deal. Just like the Vendée Globe for round the World solo sailors. These people are great inspirations.

[@RichMaciverPhoto]

These Peru vlogs have been fantastic Joe. Great to watch and a lovely balance between vlogging and photography talk.

[@gauravkodande9943]

This documentary is epic, it shows Dakar in its true raw form, and this guy Lyndon - hats off to you man! Before watching this documentary I never knew Dakar could be this crazy, and all guys who compete in Malle Moto Class - courage beyond words.

[@UtahRiders]

Instant genre classic! You’re a special man Lyndon.

[@gnarlybadger690]

Amazing , Fantastic what an Epic Effort. Taking the Dakar to it's roots, One man One Bike. Thanks for sharing this experience

[@oliver_rodrigues]

You are an inspiration!

[@bobmcgrath1272]

Fair play for doing this! A massive achievement that will stay with you forever! Well done to the sponsors for having the foresight and vision to support Lyndon

[@bob.jacobsen360]

Dear Lyndon. I have watched all races to places an now this epic documentary on the real flat spirit. You are a true inspiration. A legend! All the best from Sweden.

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

I was born in 1973 and i altso have the fond memories of that half hour of Paris-Dakar on the telly. The Mitsubishi Pajeros, Stephane Peterhansel, big 1000 bhp trucks doing battle with the desert. And Group B rallying.... Magic times

[@giuliobuccini208]

Epic race for an epic man!

[@jjustj]

Fantastic, thanks Lyndon RIDE ON!!!!!

[@CahillNH]

One of the best videos I've seen on youtube. Love the Dakar and this was a hell of a story.

[@kissane1980]

Without a doubt, the most inspiring piece of footage I've watched in my 38 years. Thank you

[@flyingwaiter]

If only I could do something even remotely close to something as Spectacular as ur life...... God bless u and make ur dreams n wishes come true... !!! Godspeed... n keep the rubber side down... !!!

[@sarahdell4042]

Epic. What a journey

[@Raunak-Sharma]

Wow! This is amazing and inspiring. The best part is the ending, "It's hard, until I made the decision"

[@mikeluettig3327]

Very very inspiring. Thank you for sharing the ups and downs of it. Wishing you all the best. Ride safe

[@MotoSly]

Nothing but love vor Lyndon! dude's LEGIT....

[@Dscarfy]

WOW!!! Felt every emotion that film came with, SAVED for when I need some inspiration. it saddens me to think that's the closest I'm going to get to the Dakar Rally!!! Thank you Lyndon very much!!!!

[@dirkj.dreier6541]

This is so crazy. I believe nobody has an idea what such lack of sleep feels like. Man, watching this video had such an impact on me. Thanks for sharing, especially in this open way. You are a real hero.

[@grim6107]

wow what an amazing achievement.. in awe of you what a guy!!

[@dereklubbe4360]

Well done Lyndon! Been following every single episode of Races to Places since you’ve started. I’ve done many adventure bike trips over the years. Your episodes inspired me to do a solo trip end of last year from South Africa through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Namibia and back home in Pretoria SA of over 8000km in 21 days. 2007 BMW 1200 GSA in proper Lyndon style. Enjoy Africa! Thank you and best wishes with your endeavours and your next Dakar!!!

[@brucemanly7857]

These guys are the real deal. true dedication, and an even truer heart, these guys deserve some love !!

[@rallynor]

The decisions - the freedom - the struggle. The biggest adventure! Thanks for sharing, Lyndon! 🙏

[@desertdenizen6428]

I am encouraged for the future of the human race by knowing there are men and women such as you that have the courage and resolve to persevere through such tough conditions. Not only the Dakar experience but your whole Races to Places journey have been illuminating to me. You guiding principle seems to be "carpe anni". Thank you!

[@MotoActionADV]

Thank you Lyndon, that was fantastic! And best of luck in Dakar 2018!

[@ossa60]

you big fool , you!! jeje...you're a fantastic human being and a real dakar heroe!! good luck on your trips and enjoy.....maybe not as much as I enjoy watching your videos!!