2024 Africa Eco Race:
Against All Odds
Dive into the heart of the desert with 'Pan America™ x Joan Pedrero'. A
five-part series where endurance, machine, and spirit are put to the
ultimate test in the 2024 Africa Eco Race.
Witness the journey of elite Dakar rider Joan Pedrero as he defies the odds,
aboard his Harley‑Davidson Pan America™ 1250. Unlike his rivals on their
lighter, race-prepared bikes, Pedrero takes on the challenge with an almost
fully stock machine, pushing the limits of what's possible.
Will his heavyweight contender, withstand the relentless desert and
outmanoeuvre the fleet-footed competition?
Watch The Story Unfold
Join us on this extraordinary journey as triumph hangs in the balance, and the spirit of adventure roars louder than ever.
Episode 1: Tracks In The Sand
Joan Pedrero reflects on past Dakar races as he gears up for the gruelling Africa Eco Race. A daunting challenge that spans over 6,000 kilometres of the world's most treacherous terrains.
Episode 2: Unity & Struggle
Joan and his team display the critical role of teamwork and meticulous preparation in overcoming the challenges of the Africa Eco Race. Embodying the spirit of 'United, we ride'.
Episode 3: Ancestral Africa
Joan and the Pan America tackle the harsh landscapes of Mauritania, where adapting to the rugged environment and respecting the desert becomes crucial for survival.
Episode 4: Calm In The Storm
In the midst of the race's turmoil, the profound bond between rider and machine surfaces, highlighting the importance of calmness, adaptability, and determination to reach the finish line.
Episode 5: The Final Waltz
The finale and the journey's end. Marking the culmination of Joan Pedrero and the Pan America's shared physical and mental endurance.
MEET THE PAN AMERICA™ 1250
The Pan America™ 1250, the first Harley‑Davidson® Adventure Touring model.
Equipped with the powerful Revolution® Max 1250 engine, a
liquid-cooled 1250 cc V-Twin engine, designed to provide ample power at
high revolutions, the Pan America™ guarantees an experience full of
adrenaline and technology at its highest level.
Race results
With the race now complete, you can check out the final standings to see where Joan finished.
View resultsRoutes & stages 2024
Started: December 30 2023 | 19:00 | Monaco
| Order | Stages * | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nador / Boudnib: 598km (SS: 174km) | |
| 2 | Boudnib / Mhamid: 425km (SS: 383km) | |
| 3 | Mhamid / Assa: 523km (SS: 463km) | |
| 4 | Assa / Fort Chacal: 473km (SS: 468km) | |
| 5 | Fort Chacal / Dakhla: 593km (SS: 405km) | |
| Rest Day in Dakhla | ||
| 6 | Dakhla / Chami: 635km (SS: 205km) | |
| 7 | Chami / Chami: 475km (SS: 454km) | |
| 8 | Chami / Amodjar: 485km (SS: 395km) | |
| 9 | Amodjar / Amodjar: 467km (SS: 363km) | |
| 10 | Amodjar / Akjoujt: 415km (SS: 390km) | |
| 11 | Akjoujt / St Louis: 477km (SS: 248km) | |
| 12 | St Louis / Lac Rose: 325km | Niokhob - Lac Rose (SS: 15km) |
Finished: 14th January 2024 | Lac Rose | Dakar
* Provisional Route
Meet the Rider
Joan Pedrero has been collaborating with Harley‑Davidson® since the introduction of Pan America™ 1250, and during this time he has pushed the Adventure Touring model to the limit on many occasions. This year, the Dakar rider has taken part in the Basella Race where he successfully finished in sixth position in the overall category. In April, he competed in the demanding Baja Extremadura race, where he achieved outstanding results, and in July he completed the Baja Aragón España race winning in the Maxi Trail category.
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