In the first of our regular chats to Christophe he talks about the National Geographic show “Riding Morocco: Chasing the Dakar”, the response to the show, what it’s really like to ride in the wide open spaces of Africa and how he prepared former Miss Universe Australia Laura Csortan, who had never ridden off road before, for the ride of her life.
Jim Martin of Adventure Rider Radio speaks with Christophe Barriere-Varju about the recently released National Geographic film, Riding Morocco: Chasing the Dakar, that has been broadcast across 170 countries.
Two Australians – four times Dakar Rally competitor Christophe Barriere-Varju and fashion model, actress and television presenter Laura Csortan – are set to feature in a documentary tracing the route that was once a part of the world’s most gruelling race, the Paris-Dakar Rally. By Steve McDowall @ www.motorcyclelife.com.au - 7 June 2016
Tokyo, Japan, June 7, 2016 - Honda announced its provision of two CRF1000L Africa Twin adventure motorcycles and production support of the National Geographic Channel-produced “Riding Morocco: Chasing the Dakar” program.
Dream Racer (The Film) - How it all started...
Dream Racer started like pretty much any idea, without a clue of what we were getting ourselves into, sounds familiar?
I thought I'd quickly share with you some of the background story on the making of Dream Racer. At that time little did we know the film will be on its way to win 7 International Awards.
I am no actor, and Simon was no film maker - a perfect receipe for disaster. So when we went around asking people for support, Simon regarding production and pre-sales, and myself chasing sponsors to actually make the race saying "We are making a film called Dream Racer, would you like to come on board and help us?" Well, I think you know the answer to that question! Continue reading
After winning the Best Feature Film Award in New York a few weeks ago, Dream Racer is now part of Deus Ex Machina 48-Hour On The Road Motorcycle Film Festival in...Milan - Italy. 9 films, 14 shorts. Miles of thrills and adventure.
Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles and The Motorcycle Film Festival have put together an incredible 48-Hours Film Marathon Festival in Milan.
"This incredible non-stop marathon of the best motorcycle travelling themed films coming from the three editions of New York's Motorcycle Film Festival have been accurately selected by Rodaggio Film." Continue reading
Following its successes and winning awards in Los Angeles, Barcelona, New Delhi, and Milan, internationally acclaimed film Dream Racer wins 'Best Feature Film' Award in New York.
Dream Racer has gained audiences from around the world and now it has been nominated at the 2015 Motorcycle Film Festival to be held in New York City - September 23-27, 2015.
Adventure Rider Radio
Jim Martin of Adventure Rider Radio talks to Christophe Barriere-Varju about Dream Racer. Jim asks some really good questions, including "When Do You Give Up" - the receipe for great interviews. Continue reading
SEN1116 Morning Glory
Andy Maher & Andrew Gaze interview Christophe Barriere-Varju in the SEN Studios during the Morning Glory Show in Melbourne and talk about what it's like to race the Dakar Rally and film Dream Racer. Continue reading
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