Getting ready for Dakar with a 24 Hour MTB Race

Anticipating tough things to come in the 2009 Dakar, Christophe Barriere-Varju and ZacSpeed (the Australian Quality manufacturer of Action sport protector packs and motorcycle clothing) have been testing new products in once again extreme conditions, this time in a 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race.

Supported by ZacSpeed, Christophe competed in the Solo category from 12 noon Saturday to 12 noon Sunday. "Someone mentioned this race to me, and although I am not the fastest person on a mountain bike, the challenge is what interested me. When I knew that I could compete Solo, I signed up for it... and worried about it later!"

Contacting his usual Dakar sponsors about this event, ZacSpeed was keen to support Christophe in this challenge. "It is important to test products in difficult situations" says ZacSpeed boss, Shaun MacKenzie. "The heat in this year's Dakar is going to be extremely difficult for us, so we (Zac Speed) are trialing new products now that will help regulate body temperature. We have made modifications to the Exotec SP3 to that effect and it worked great in the heat of last week-end 24 Hour race."

"The Exotec SP3 feels inexistent once on you, it is so well balanced and ergonomically designed that you forget about it. Plus you can quickly convert it in a Mountain Bike unit. It is great to communicate with people that have the right spirit and want to go to the next level" says Christophe.

ZacSpeed will once again back up CBV Racing in this year Dakar Rally.

For additional information on Zac Speed: www.zacspeed.com
To follow Christophe preparation for the 2009 Dakar: www.freedomracer.com
To support Christophe's charity work: www.dreamsdocometrue.org.au