It is why I wanted this last video clip before the 2011 Dakar to present the members of the team and show them both at work and at play. Nine in total, we are made up of six different nationalities, French, Portuguese, English, Andorran, Austrian and German – maybe a strange mix, that was one of the keys to our success in 2010. We didn’t intentionally set out to have the most diverse team in the bivouac, we were looking to work with the best one.

We will all be heading to South America on the 27 December and between now and then will be spending some precious time with our families, unpacking a few presents and packing a lot bags. I hope you to have a very happy Christmas and wish you a joyous and prosperous New Year.