In memory of GASTON RAHIER (1947-2005). RIDE.YOUR.BIKE.

In memory of GASTON RAHIER (1947-2005).
The Belgian Gaston Rahier (1947-2005), with 1.57m (5ft 1.8in), contributed decisively to the dissemination of off-road motorcycle races, the result of his sporting success and his personality, both combative and relentless in proof, as well as affable, at ease and always available to the press.
His 28-year career had two periods marked by success in different disciplines: first in motocross (1963-1982) and then in endurance rallies (1983-1991).
This documentary about Gaston Rahier is divided into three parts:
1.- In motocross, where the years of 1975, 1976 and 1977 stand out, when he was crowned world champion in motocross;
2.- In off-road resistance motorcycle rallies, the years 1984, 1985 and 1988 stand out;
3.- He dedicated the last stage of his life (1992-2005) to supporting young talents in motorcycling and to publicizing and promoting off-road endurance motorcycle races.
Gaston Rahier was also a successful businessman in the motorcycle sales and servicing business. He started his activity in Liége (Belgium), around 1978, as a result of his connection to Suzuki, and then in Loisirs (Paris), in France.
Gaston Rahier died on February 5, 2005, in Paris (France), victim of cancer. One of the most successful Belgian drivers in the world of two wheels goes down in history, who was once "the little man with a huge reputation".
Content (for more details in the content consultation, please see the highlighted comment):
00:00 Please use headphones
00:05 Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised
00:08 Introduction
00:41 The sporting career of Gaston Rahier 1963-2000
00:44 The career in motocross 1963-1982
00:53 1963 Rahier Belgian Junior Champion
01:26 1970 Rahier Belgian Motocross 250cc Champion
01:32 Rahier motocross world champion 1975, 1976 and 1977
01:38 1974 Jacky Everts, Roger de Coster and Gaston Rahier
01:59 1978 Rahier Vice World Champion
1:53 Interview with Rahier: the 1979 motocross world champion?
02:30 1982 The crash that ended Rahier's motocross career
02:44 Rahier's motocross bikes 1963-1982
03:37 Rahier's career in endurance rallies 1983-2000
03:43 Rahier leads the 1983 Dakar rally
05:44 Interview with Rahier Rally Dakar 1984
08:14 Rahier wins the 1984 Dakar Rally
09:49 Rahier wins the 1984 Pharaohs Rally
16:42 Rahier wins the Dakar Rally 1985
17:55 Interview with Rahier Rally of the Pharaohs 1985 (shots fired at Gaston Rahier and Cyril Neveu)
19:24 Rahier wins the 1985 Pharaohs Rally
19:41 Safari Rally Australia 1985
20:28 Rahier wins Rally Safari Australia 1985
21:11 Rahier receives "Belgian Sportsman of the Year 1985" award
23:32 Accident of Rahier Rally Dakar 1986
27:00 Rahier in endurance sports cars 1986-1988
32:34 Hubert Auriol Accident Dakar Rally 1987
34:10 Interview with Rahier about switching to Suzuki Rally Dakar 1988
39:16 Rahier wins the 1988 Pharaohs Rally
39:45 Interview with Rahier Rally Dakar 1989
41:39 Interview with Rahier Rally Tunisia 1989
43:14 4th place Rahier Rally Tunisia 1989
43:33 Rahier at the 1990 Dakar Rally
45:27 Team Rahier Dakar 1991: Raimond Loizeaux, Franco Picco, Gaston Rahier, Jean-Christophe Wagner, Andy Brunner, Akira Watanabe
46:48 Rahier's rally bikes 1983-2000
48:24 Gaston Rahier from 1992 to 2005
48:27 Interview with Rahier about his sporting career
49:13 The drivers who crossed the finish line in the 1985 Dakar Rally
51:05 Rahier's participation in the rallys "Raid Mongol", "Gaston Rahier Meeting", "Gaston Rahier Classic", and "Tour de Nippon 2004", by the SSER Organisation
52:30 2001 Rahier supports new talent: Christophe Martin
53:03 2002 Rahier supports new talent
53:37 Belgian postage stamp in honor of Rahier 2004
53:41 Rahier explains the difference between motocross and endurance rally
54:13 Gaston Rahier 1947-2005
Music:
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"Repulsive" / repulsivemusic
"Soundimage.org" / @soundimageorg
Our special thanks to:
"Amotoras Cheias Chão" / amotoras
"Bensound" / bensoundmusic
"CO.AG Music" / @co.agmusic
"Repulsive" / repulsivemusic
"Soundimage.org" / @soundimageorg
"SSER Organisation" / sserorganisation
"Stefan Hessler" / stefanhessler