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

[orlando_orange]

Originally Posted by Balkan Boy

Hey, only Troy Safari can talk about himself in third person.

Read the F5rule book.

ain't you heard? ric678 don't play by no damn rules!!

[too old]

Originally Posted by Brodovitch

Is Marc back in Europe or still chasing the race?

Haven't heard - but he was sure to have past that bit of advice ( and much more ) on before he left if he did

[Brodovitch]

Originally Posted by 8340SU

the water carriers
faria / caselli
are both riding ahead of
cyril / pedrero


strange times we're living

next breed of Aliens for KTM?

Maybe they got wind of Cyril wanting to defect this year and are throwing a spanner in his gearbox, or maybe that's just one conspiracy theory too far

[knybanjo]

Goodspeed Thomas.

[Drif10]

Originally Posted by ric678

Dakar: 09:30 EST:

It appears rookie f5 contender ric678 had a complete internet failure at 09:09 EST, He appears to have his technical issues worked out now and is continuing forward.

Who?

[Bluebull2007]

Originally Posted by Brodovitch

Is Marc back in Europe or still chasing the race?

I saw him in the background in the footage yesterday...So I think he is still with the rally. Its not as if he has other appointments

[Bluebull2007]

Originally Posted by Brodovitch

next breed of Aliens for KTM?

Maybe they got wind of Cyril wanting to defect this year and are throwing a spanner in his gearbox, or maybe that's just one conspiracy theory too far

Ill take it

[tserts]

Another rider lost his life, I was hoping we would not have this happening again but Dakar is a cruel mistress, may his family find the courage to move on, I don't know if I could, so young with so much that would be ahead of him all stopped in a moment..

PS: Neil amazing gmap-fu as usual, don't care about your post count, with posts like this you are a true F5 alien in my book.

[8340SU]

Originally Posted by PackMule

I was really hoping this would turn out to be unsubstantiated rumor frenzy. Perhaps the organization will put something out soon, but they are probably bound to notify Thomas' family first if this is indeed the case.

Given the current into, Ride in Peace, Thomas.

they did:

Originally Posted by Resist

Horror news. :( http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2013/us/s...l-release.html

[Brodovitch]

Solomoto Offroad ‏@SMOffroad_es
Joan Barreda sigue al ralentí. Incapaz de rodar en top15! Cyril cede 8 minutos al líder Pain!!! Cuidado!!!

So barreda struck with issues as well...

Maybe today was the day Cyril should have take his engine change

[Drif10]

Originally Posted by Brodovitch

Maybe they got wind of Cyril wanting to defect this year and are throwing a spanner in his gearbox, or maybe that's just one conspiracy theory too far

You gotta wonder.

If he gave notice, or even was just making strong noises, well then now would be a great time for the team to figure out who they want to fill the shoes.

Let loose the dogs, and see who you like.

[Stagehand]

Just a thought... Maybe cyrils bike is jetted for where they are waded, not where they Are. Maybe a way to make bike work well in final k's up high where everyone else will struggle?

[Screamingeagle3]

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[PackMule]

Originally Posted by Drif10

Nice work, Neil.

Great job, Bluebull!!






















Drif

[knybanjo]

Originally Posted by Brodovitch

Solomoto Offroad ‏@SMOffroad_es
Joan Barreda sigue al ralentí. Incapaz de rodar en top15! Cyril cede 8 minutos al líder Pain!!! Cuidado!!!

So barreda struck with issues as well...

Maybe today was the day Cyril should have take his engine change

Pain looks to be adding some serious time ti his lead over Despres