# “I Thought I’d Broken My Back…” Robbie Wallace Finishing the Dakar Rally | JUSTRIDE Podcast Ep.3

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Published: 2026-03-19T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Robbie Wallace, fresh from completing the 2026 Dakar Rally - one of the hardest and most dangerous motorsport events in the world. Over 5,000 miles, 14 brutal days, and endless desert terrain… Robbie pushed through crashes, pain, and exhaustion to reach the finish line - becoming the first British rider home. And the stories are unreal. 🏜️ In This Episode: - What the Dakar Rally is really like - The crash where Robbie thought he’d broken his back - Riding through pain just to finish - How riders survive in the middle of nowhere - Sand dunes, navigation & near misses - The reality of riding at speed in the desert - What it takes to even qualify for Dakar - The insane cost and preparation behind it - Why riders still go back… despite everything 💥 Highlights: - 5,000+ miles across Saudi Arabia - 115 riders started… far fewer finished - Crashes, helicopters, and real danger - Sleeping in the desert with no support - Riding on the edge for two weeks straight This isn’t just a race. It’s survival. 💬 Join the Conversation 👉 Could you take on the Dakar? 👉 Would you go back after a crash like that? 👉 What’s the toughest ride you’ve ever done? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 🏍️ JUSTRIDE #DakarRally #MotorcyclePodcast #AdventureRiding #Enduro #JustRide #BikerLife #Motorcycles

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