Tales From The Bivouac, Dakar 2012

one day I'll see my copy, sigh

things is good. jobs suck. camping every weekend. riding most. working the rest of the time.

Was at work with the iPod on shuffle just yesterday... heard a certain call-in where Ned basically said "why worry about all that stuff... this has still been as epic as I hoped it would be."

Good enough for me.

Big Thanks again to all involved (Ted, Ned, Robb, Bill, Jonah, Nate, and 93.3% of the posters in the F5 thread) for the best Dakar-watch ever.

Um, hey, what's the countdown to 2013?

At least you're getting to ride, can't say much of the same myself. Hey Neil, haven't you read the book yet?

Add me to the list too please - the Queen of Procrastination I actually had my finger on the pre-order button, decided to wait until payday then forgot about it. When I went back it was too late

Am I the first one in OZ to get your book?
Just arrived back from hospital to find a parcel from Canada on my doorstep- will be welcome reading while recovering on the couch...

Cheers waldecker

Yep - still nothing in the west!!

Got mine today in Melbourne!!! Looking forward yo this thanks Ted!!

I don't know what the production costs would be, but an audiobook version of the book might work well. Yes, it wouldn't have the pictures, but the story is compelling enough to make the purchase well worth it. You could even have the riders read the parts they submitted, and/or add in some of the rally radio podcasts.

I don't remember having strong feelings about Etienne Lavigne, but I'm guessing if I went through all of my posts over the last few Dakars I'd find a few where I complained about him. What was said about him in the book, though, really brings me to like the guy.

How do you not like the guy when he shows up in the middle of a stage to give a cold Red Bull to a beleaguered Toby, or jumps in to help people dig themselves out?




It would have still been a great book without it, but adding in sections of the some of the riders' first-hand accounts enhances the book dramatically.

You may be! Still patiently waiting for mine in Syd - hope it's here soon!
Thanks again Ted!

Got back from a work trip on Friday, best book I have ever bought sitting on my desk ready to go. Everyone in my house was ignored all weekend while I made a "first pass". Ted this is brilliant!!

Still waiting here is South Africa aswell

Stoked to hear the books are finally arriving to far flung destinations and thanks for the kind words. Late August was the end of the time frame that I was quoted. Thanks again for the patience. Once EVERY book ordered in the pre sale has been received I will begin regular sales.

Cheers

Ted

Cant find the page with your personalized message??? Shall I keep looking......

Thanks Ted

Kinda like a Beatles album Pete. Read it backwards while looking in the mirror and standing only on your left foot and the message will become clear

Finally (work) got to read this while on vacation last week. Great book Ted! Really enjoyed the behind the scenes.

Ted - when is the book going on general sale and where can we buy it - will there be an electronic version?

Im anxiously waiting too!

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