he dakar It is the toughest race in the world, one of the most spectacular races on the planet, but above all it is an event full of stories with very powerful messages that apply to everyone’s life. One of them will be the key to anyone pursuing their goals without throwing in the towel, and his six pilots will be riding on the back of his Rieju bike at the next Dakar 2024 in full force. This is what the throttle says. They are an ALL1 team. I’m referring to Javi Amato, Pepe Marti, Xavier Pez, Josep Pedro, Fernando Conde, and Carlos Libre..last three They visited Sportish’s editorial office this Thursday. talk about This project is about six friends who, after two years of hard work, complete a life’s challenge of competing in the Dakar on motorcycles.

They will do it in a historic way. The largest amateur team in history to successfully participate in the most complex event in world motorsportis being contested. Saudi Arabia from January 5th to 19th, 2024. all for honor alex libre satisfy 101 wishes written on a list before passing away in 2017.

“All1 was born out of tragedy. Alex, my twin brother and a very close friend of Fernando Conde and most of the friends who make up this project, passed away. I was in a motorcycle accident 6 years ago. And then the grieving process begins. Life has hit me so hard that I don’t even know where to start,” Carlos told MD.

“Together with Alex, we set up a foundation to pass on the values ​​of the sport and the quality of personal relationships between friends. This created a community and after Alex’s tragedy, it was time to give everything back to him. We got the opportunity to say, ‘Here we are.’ He gave it to us,” Carlos added.

A movement that goes beyond mere praise

Alex had signed up to compete in the 2018 Half Ironman, but after the aforementioned tragedy, his older brother Carlos took over his number and competed in his place. In an ever-growing wave, Carlos was joined by 319 more people, making a total of 320 bibs vie for his ALL1, the largest team to conduct this test. And then another challenge arrived, crossed off Alex’s list. All this time, All1 has become much more than a tribute to Alex.This is a movement that shows that “Dreams can come true if you share them.” And instead of thinking about quitting pursuing the impossible, they always emphasized the need to fight for what they wanted to achieve.this is what they did to him The fifth point on Alex’s wish list is one of the most complex. I can’t imagine competing in the Dakar.

“You must always dream. And dreams are very high. But try your best to make that dream come true. A lot People who say we’re crazy. And I always say the same thing, “People have dreams and work hard to make those dreams come true.” We have dedicated two years of our time and our family’s time to this project. It’s a very complex and ambitious dream, but we know that if we fight and dedicate hours to it, it can come true. And I’m lucky to have achieved that.”insisted Fernando Conde, a little over a month after leaving Dakar.

Objective: Complete all 6 pilots

Now, the six friends set a goal to reach the goal together and close the circle. “The statistics are completely against us. Logically, the six of us should not have finished the Dakar, but with the preparation we have and the spirit to finish, I am sure we will be lucky. are doing.” commented Josep Padro. “It has to end, guys. It has to be done,” Carlos said, looking at his companions. But he didn’t do it with fear in his eyes. There was an illusion in them. desire. Power. passion. This is a story about a friend of mine who has always loved motorcycles. When they read the Dakarian Chronicles and saw the stage synopsis on TV, they always dreamed of one day competing in that superhero race. Today, those giants are them. Despite all the dangers that lurk in the Saudi Arabian desert, there is no fear in his words. because? Because no matter what happens, his greatest victory is the message it sends to everyone who is thinking of throwing in the towel today. Keep fighting!

“If life had to end tomorrow, let them take away our bailao. Because I believe that what gives this life the most meaning is exactly what we dream of. And it’s not about money that we dream about, it’s about being able to live the life that you really dreamed of, at least in the sense that you fought to achieve it. ” What everyone said 1. All-in-one.