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The Next Chapter
After becoming the first British woman to enter and then complete the grueling Dakar Rallye back in 2006, Patsy decided to help others achieve their dreams.
20 years on and we have seen 100s of riders take part in 100s of rallies, raids, adventure tours, hard enduro events and all with the backing and support of Patsy and the team she has built. It is now time to hand over the reins and on 31st December 2025 Desert Rose Racing will close its doors for the last time.
While the doors are closing at Desert Rose Racing, it is full steam ahead at the rest of the Desert Rose Group Companies.
The Academy continues to grow with off road riding courses to suit all abilities, from new off road riders, those looking for their first event and more seasoned riders aiming at conquering a desert rallye.
Our overseas trips and events including the ever popular Portugal and Pyrenees Trail riding tours and Morocco 1500 will continue through 2026 and beyond.
The eBike Xperience is bringing the thrill of off road motorcycling to a new audience and even a new generation with our range of electric off road motorcycles and dirt bikes.
Desert Rose DirtTech workshop is set to see another record year, with off road bike servicing, competition bike preparation and rallye bike builds keeping the team busy.
Joe Mercer has been a part of Desert Rose Racing for nearly a decade.
His passion for motor sport is clear, his experience built up over the last 10 years undeniable.
Mote Rally Sport will offer rally support and logistics at some of the best events in the rally calendar.
If you are looking for rally support, logistics and some of the best mechanics in the bivouac, get in touch with Joe and the Mote Rally Sport team here .
- Paul King
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