The toughest Salt and Gold expedition yet. If we needed more proof that Africa will always surprise then it was waiting for us in December and January

Despite the end objective – the mines of Taoudenni – remaining elusive, the achievements of the team were remarkable. The riders covered serious distances offroad through some of the wildest desert terrain in the Sahara. A number of extra sections were incorporated into the route bringing the total distance close to 5,000km.

Salt and Gold 2009 was organised in conjunction with Adventure Spec. Austin Vince filmed a documentary during the trip which will be available on DVD in Spring 2010. Watch this space...

Meanwhile, we're going back to the desert to explore new terrain in Salt & Gold 2010/11...

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