Dakar Dazed - countdown to bankruptcy!

Done. Earlier in the race, stage 2 or 3 I heard where Sainz made some comment about coming up on some of riders at the back of the pack.

Actually watching Sainz come through - he's definitely not at full speed.

The now heroic British Dakar tourist obviously grabbed the opportunity to employ the macro-zoom option of her camera while awaiting ASO medevac. That's way cool in my book. Makes you refocus away from acute pain and gets a grip on the situation

Jen, very sorry to hear of your misfortune. But damn you must've crashed hard to pull the GPS/iritrack off the bars:eek1

Then comes the fab question: Do they refund the deposit for renting the GPS Unik + Iritrack when you crash and drop out early?
Edit: As mentioned below, I take it for granted they unmount and reclaim the rented GPS & Iritrack after such crashes/medevacs.

I'm pretty sure they take the iratrack off when they evacuated someone. It is their equipment so I'm not sure they would leave it out while the bike waits for the sweeper truck.
I might be wrong.

What, no empathy from ASO? Ze French must be a cruel lot...

Wow Doyle, I think you're right, they do look like they were taken at the same time! Cosmic convergence Like you said Jenny's famous and got 2 mentions in the Rest Day Eurosport coverage.

I say, well spotted Doyle! - I'd say you're absolutely right... so we have three camera angles of the same incindent!

As for the deposit on the Iritrack, as far as i know, you only forfeit it if you damage or lose the unit... so as has been said, once the position of the accident has been confirmed, and the medics arrived, there is no reason to leave the gear on the bike while the sweepertruck arrives...

It's funny that Topo mentions crashing so hard to the GPS/Iritrack unit comes detached - on the 2nd day I did just that (photo to follow of course), and the GPS unit actually disconnected from the pins that locate it - I couldn't believe it! Particularly as in that instance I not only walked away but even the bars didn't need straightening... they are tough cookies those WRs!

Jx

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G' Mornin' Jen! How're ya feeling?

Ok, so here are some more photos from our self-less roving reporter who was literally 'on the ground' at the time...

Just before it happened - crossing the Chott and trying to avoid dust of other riders:


Ominous shot, but I would like to thank my sponsors etc etc.


Watching me watching you - that 'money shot' of the smoking paramedics:


en route to the helicopter:


That's the last view of my bike - and sadly I fear that is also my brand new Dainese Wave jacket they left behind in the desert - arrrrrgh!:


Gotta keep plugging the sponsors, even in adversity:


Self-portrat in the ambulance:


Guess this means I'm out (like I didn't know already!):


Jx

Jeebus! That xray looks like a spiral break - NASTY! :eek1

Thanks for everything Jenny, its has been a trip!!!!

Get well soon, more wishes from OZ!!!!

unbelievable shots, Jenny!

Great pictures. Heal up quick.

Ok, a few more shots from the first few days of 2011 - seems like a lifetime ago now!

Morning of the start in Parc Ferme - putting the final stickers on - ADV rider!


After finishing a muddy stage one, I took the opportunity to get the bike cleaned at a refuel stop:


Back at the bivvi - a wecome sight for both riders and mechanics each night... bloody red-bull girls were nowhere to be seen and had run out of drinks hours ago!


Morning of Day 2, just after leaving bivouac - fuel problem and bike wouldn't start/run - fortunately team were not far behind - that's me texting Julie to update Facebook btw!


Day 2 got a lot worse - just after refuel at KM 168, a sharp downhill bend was marked, but a bike passing me filled my view with dust and the next thing I knew I'd hit the rock face opposite and been catapulted into the scrub - miraculously, the bike suffered little damage other than to the nav tower and fairing panels (plus the cables from my iritrack and speedocap were ripped out):


Jx

Hey, JMO! Thanx for the updates and pix! You´re amazing, hope you´ll be back on yer feet soon(but don't rush it!'), take care!
Greetz, Hans.

A borken leg? That is not very nice. Piglet could probably finish the aventure but I do not think he could reach the ground (I know what that is like). Say hi to Piglet for me!

thanks for the updates, try to keep your spirits up. We're thinking about you and sending more good thoughts