the blonde, the bearded man and the Ladybug for Bab el Raid

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A woman in a helmet in the desert: this is the first photo that caught the attention of Frédéric Mahieuxon a dating site.

Between the enthusiast of cars, mechanics, motorsport, and Murielle Duthoitsharing the same passions, it could only be a good match.

Newlyweds

Newly married for a year, the couple, who live in Beaussais-sur-Mer, near Dinan (Côtes-d’Armor), embark on a rally raid adventure, Morocco, by committing to the Bab-el-Raid:

“It’s just the track, with 7,000 km on the program in different stages. It is a rally raid open to two-wheel drive. It’s an event combining roadbook navigation, fun and playful challenges in the style of Fort-Boyard and Koh-Lanta”

Without forgetting the solidarity aspect: a day is dedicated to planting palm trees. “We will also bring medical equipment and have set up a sewing workshop here, to make wipe kits for babies and women”

She has the most experience

Departure is scheduled for Sunday February 2, 2025from Fouras-les-Bains, a great adventure which will be carried out with a Volkswagen Beetle from 1972 that Frédéric is preparing, starting from the shell alone.

“We are leaving with assured sympathy capital. Who doesn’t love the Coxes? », laughs Frédéric.

Because in addition to the sporting classification, where regularity and not speed is taken into account, there is in parallel the classification of the most beautiful car.

And if Frédéric will take part in his first rally, this is not the case for Murielle, who has already participated three times in the Gazelles rally, “I was entered for a fourth time, but neck problems no longer allow me to go off-road,” recognizes Murielle.

A Saturday lottery

The couple “the blonde and the bearded one”, named after the eponymous association created for this Bab-el-Raid, display their ambitions, “not to come last, that would really bother me!” Finishing in the top 10 would be good. This is our challenge,” underlines the bearded man.

The situation is no longer the same for the competition for the most beautiful car, “there, we intend to win with our khaki-colored Cox, matching our crew”.

While waiting for this first common experience, the couple organizes, Saturday October 19, 2024at the Ploubalay village hall, a lottery hosted by Steven animation, the profits from which will help them experience this Bab-el-Raid to the fullest.

Loto Saturday October 19, Ploubalay village hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 8 p.m. Numerous prizes to be won including vouchers from €30 to €400. Refreshment bar and snacks on site.

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