Pedro Bianchi Prata premieres the first episode of the documentary series “Road to Dakar” today

Pedro Bianchi Prata premieres today the first episode of the documentary series “Road to Dakar”, which follows the development of his 100% electric motorcycle towards the Dakar 2027.

Episode 1, titled “Rally Raid Portugal 2026”, documents the debut of the STRiX motorcycle in international competition, at the Rally Raid Portugal 2026.

The episode

The episode follows the rider and the team throughout Rally Raid Portugal 2026, showing the day-to-day reality of a rally raid race.

It covers:

– Paddock preparation and race logistics

– Competition stages and energy management

– Assistance points and battery swaps

– Strategic decisions during the race

– Technical challenges faced in real conditions

The event takes place over several days, across different terrains and conditions, providing a demanding real-world testing environment.

Project context

After competing in similar events in 2025, where the viability of an electric motorcycle in rally raid was demonstrated, the project enters 2026 in a continuous development phase in real competition.

The objective is to improve reliability, range and performance, using each race as a real testing platform.

The development is carried out in collaboration with STRiX eMotors and EDMTECH, responsible for the battery system.

Broadcast

📺 Bola TV

• April 23 — 13:00

📺 DAZN (DAZN5)

• April 27 — 12:00

📺 LocalVisão TV

• April 27 — 22:00

Link - https://youtu.be/oD-FeF9a9qE

Quotes

Pedro Bianchi Prata, rider:

“In 2025 we proved it was possible. In 2026 we want to do more and do it better. The focus is on real race development and continuous evolution.”

Cláudia Soares-Mendes, Marketing & Communication Director at MOEVE:

“This project reflects MOEVE’s vision for innovation and the evolution of mobility. Competition allows real-world testing and accelerates development.”

Urban Repa, CEO of STRiX:

“Our partnership with Pedro is a unique opportunity to test and develop our technology in real and extreme racing conditions.”

Paulo Alves, CEO of EDMTECH:

“This project allows us to validate battery systems in real conditions and accelerate the development of more efficient and robust solutions.”

Digital distribution

The full episode will be available online after its TV premiere, according to media agreements.

Credits

Photography: Adriana Lino / Cristiano Barni

Video & Production: Cliff Media Studio

Text: Team Bianchi Prata

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