At dawn, the Taklimakan Desert's dunes come alive as Abas Ghapar revs his engine for the 2025 rally. Born in 1991, the ex-radiologist once charted patients' scans; now he charts his own path across scorching sands.
After three previous outings and a runner-up finish in the motorcycle category at the 2024 edition, Ghapar calls himself "semi-pro." Yet his training regimen rivals any top rider's. He insists "only total dedication makes a true professional."
As the desert winds whip across the track from dawn to dusk, every shift of the handlebars brings him closer to the thrill he’s chased since childhood. For Ghapar, this rally isn’t just a race—it’s proof that with passion and persistence, anyone can rewrite their own story.
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