i guess some thought he was off to honda...... http://www.cyclenews.com/193/21696/Racing-Article/Yamaha-Signs-Cyril-Despres-For-Dakar.aspx
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So much for the story that he was moving to Honda!! Makes next year's Dakar even more interesting now
I'm locking this but keeping it here as an announcement for those who don't follow the drama every second. The main discussion goes on in the Bivouac.