Dakar 2013 - Official Event Coverage - thank you ALL TeamF5, lurkers and posters!

[Vicks]

Originally Posted by Drif10

Again with the fuel system problems on the HRC bikes.

Any bets what's first up for mods after this race?

Originally Posted by DudaRO

Could that be only a coincidence? Or is that fuel pump the very problem with the HRC bikes? This should be interesting...

Originally Posted by ric678

Any reports of HRC bikes running out of fuel?? Or maybe they placed the secret stash behind the right dune...

any YFFs's complain about FI issues, fuel pump problems and low fuel mileage on the KTMs ?

what audacity i say !!!!

[Southest US Thumper]

Originally Posted by Deadly99

Ned

I am replying to everyone who PM'd me. I set up a paypal account for Manuel. Anyone who would like to donate to his fuel or just enable him to buy a gatorade while on liaison can donate and I'll ensure all funds get delivered

Now back to the race

Originally Posted by neduro

Morning, everyone!

OK, it looks like I woke up at exactly the right time. Just checked paypal, and you all have been generous- I have ~$1320 since last night, and Dave has $1440 for me, so we're close enough to perfect.

Let's stop with donations until we have a plan to get Manuel dinero by some other route. If I see anything else come in, I'll ask here what to do, I can refund, or if we have a plan for how to make it available to Manuel, we can do that.

Now to catch up on the firehose...

Here's a thought from the middle of the Pacific, what if somebody could drag one of Manny's used, used Mousse back from SA and cut it up into bits and mail a piece to those that helped out??? I'd take one and nail it up next to the piece of Riff Raff road book that Jonah and Casey signed a while back.

Just sayin...

Go Manuel, Go Pyndon!!!

[too old]

Originally Posted by Southest US Thumper

Here's a thought from the middle of the Pacific, what if somebody could drag one of Manny's used, used Mousse back from SA and cut it up into bits and mail a piece to those that helped out??? I'd take one and nail it up next to the piece of Riff Raff road book that Jonah and Casey signed a while back.

Just sayin...

Go Manuel, Go Pyndon!!!

Ha Ha - mail - you should see the cost to get Ted's book to the Middle East - I'll scan/photograph a copy of the envelope this week and give you all a laugh - it takes the world record for the number of stamps on one envelope

[Bluebull2007]

Day 4 has three huge ergs on the menu; the 1st is the day of Cerro Marcha, the bikers will have to come straight down this.

Not too bad, its only 1,000m high....



The cars and trucks have to go down further to the left on a route that is 1km longer and half as steep - which is still pretty freaking steep.

Still working on the route, but in between the ergs it looks like old rocky, winding mining tracks that eventually drop down to a lovely green valley in the desert.




The 2nd erg is not as steep but its a climb that will test the spirits of but the best dune riders.

The 3rd erg is the hardest, with a another huge descent into a gulley from hell, similar to the one at Fiambala. The special stage ends after they can make it out of the gulley.

Then they have a nice winding coastal route to relax on for about 200km before another series of long, hot, boring strights to the bivouac.

This day I think will be the toughest Peru has to offer.

[too old]

Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Day 4 has three huge ergs on the menu; the 1st is the day of Cerro Marcha, the bikers will have to come straight down this.

Not too bad, its only 1,000m high....


This day I think will be the toughest Peru has to offer.

So after the three easy warm up days I think there are a few out there who will be looking forward to this then - what a start!!!

[Trang]

Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Day 4 has three huge ergs on the menu; the 1st is the day of Cerro Marcha, the bikers will have to come straight down this.

Not too bad, its only 1,000m high....



The cars and trucks have to go down further to the left on a route that is 1km longer and half as steep - which is still pretty freaking steep.

Still working on the route, but in between the ergs it looks like old rocky, winding mining tracks that eventually drop down to a lovely green valley in the desert.




The 2nd erg is not as steep but its a climb that will test the spirits of but the best dune riders.

The 3rd erg is the hardest, with a another huge descent into a gulley from hell, similar to the one at Fiambala. The special stage ends after they can make it out of the gulley.

Then they have a nice winding coastal route to relax on for about 200km before another series of long, hot, boring strights to the bivouac.

This day I think will be the toughest Peru has to offer.

Sometimes i feel that elements of the Dakar are evolving into an "Erzberg Rodeo" rather than solely focussed on being the long/endurance event of the past.

[Bluebull2007]

Originally Posted by Trang

Sometimes i feel that elements of the Dakar are evolving into an "Erzberg Rodeo" rather than solely focussed on being the long/endurance event of the past.

Yes but in this case, who wouldn't want to ride and ride down a monster dune like this?? It begs to be ridden.

[amazing ricardo]

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[Vicks]

Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Im having a look at tomorrows stage and if you thought today's downhill was spectacular, try a 3,000 foot (1,000m) steep dune descent for size.... Im hoping I will have something up as they start.

I finally caught up (well before the day's special started) and i'm tired after juggling work, an understanding but still sad wife, the live streaming TV channels and finally the wrap up of the day and you say you are going to have something up for stage 4 ?? You're crazy.

Originally Posted by Wyvern

someone had put daily map and route highlights together all in one place. I can't find the link . any help guys ?

Kaia posted the maps here. Hope it helps.

Originally Posted by Southest US Thumper

Here's a thought from the middle of the Pacific, what if somebody could drag one of Manny's used, used Mousse back from SA and cut it up into bits and mail a piece to those that helped out??? I'd take one and nail it up next to the piece of Riff Raff road book that Jonah and Casey signed a while back.

Just sayin...

Go Manuel, Go Pyndon!!!

I like this idea. Someone post it up on Manuel's FB but, we'll have to see if he has money - i'm kidding, for the postage.





and oh, 'mornin folks ........

[wrk2surf]

Originally Posted by amazing ricardo

........

thats what im talkin about ... dropping in...


wheres my tent .. Im hitting the F5 wall

[Bluebull2007]

Hehehe Vicks: Dont have to be crazy but it certainly helps!



https://www.facebook.com/#!/dakar

[Vicks]

[Fan Pic'] Crash for #331, Vladimir Vasilyev in the Ica Dunes by cmonteroj.





bit more detailed view of the rear from Qatari bugly

[Uller]

From the Android App

[Southest US Thumper]

Originally Posted by Vicks

I like this idea. Someone post it up on Manuel's FB but, we'll have to see if he has money - i'm kidding, for the postage.





and oh, 'mornin folks ........

Evening!

I was thinking, in my American Centric Self kind of way, to toss one in Robby Gordan's luggage and he'd bring it back to a F5er in the US to mail out (the guvment subsidizes our mail), I mean, he hauled parts for JC didn't he?!?!?

[K_N_Fodder]

I'm pretty sure I missed any France4 coverage.



I'm just sayin.