Chasing Dakar Book Authors

Johnathan Edwards, M.D.

Johnathan Edwards is a physician and a key staff member of the Harden Off Road and KTM Adventure Tours. Since 2004 Dr. Edwards has served as team physician for the KTM Red Bull U.S. Dakar Rally team where his focus includes rider training and physical preparation as well as addressing all issues related to medicinal needs, nutrition, training regimes and recovery therapy.
  Dr. Edwards is an avid traveler and student. Having trained in medical school in Lyon, France, his command of the French language and familiarity with French culture has proved a great asset for the team.
  With past aspirations to become a professional motocross racer, Dr. Edwards developed an impressive motorcycle racing background, competing for many years on the pro-am circuit against the likes of Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Hughes and Steve Lamson. However, in 1989 at a crucial part of his motocross career, he suffered a severe knee injury, which required extensive rehabilitation. It effectively ended his racing career but exposed him to the potential of a career in medicine.
  During his medical career, Dr. Edwards has authored several medical papers and provided published articles in Cycle World, Dirt Rider and MX Racer magazines. Dr. Edwards practices medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada and Washington, D.C. His ultimate dream remains to one day complete in the Dakar Rally on a motorcycle.

In the history of off-road motorcycle racing few riders have been able to establish themselves as true “legends.” Scot Harden is one of them. Over the last 35 years Scot has achieved an impressive record that speaks for itself. He has earned numerous overall victories in almost every major off-road discipline held in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Africa, including 3 overall victories at the Baja 1000, 3 overall victories at the Baja 500, and 3 ISDE medals. In 1982, he was a member of the highest finishing (second place) U.S. Trophy team in history. At the Tunisia Rally in 1987, Scot became the first American ever to win an African “Raid Rally,” earning a reputation as a “world class” rally racer.
  Scot is one of very few competitors who has been able to continue his racing career well into his forties. During his long-time affiliation with KTM North America, he has served in executive sales and marketing management positions and most recently helped create the American effort for the Dakar Rally, serving as both rider and manager. Scot developed the team in hope of putting an American on the podium, a goal almost achieved in 2006. Nowadays, Scot is launching another effort called KTM Adventure Tours. These are rally style adventure tours and training camps for all levels of riders.
  For Scot Harden, the world of off-road racing and the business that surrounds it are always expanding. He continues to leave his mark as a competitor and one of the sport’s most influential personalities.

Scot Harden