The Bivouac

[too old]

Originally Posted by Goofy1

ADd to that two marathon stages back to back. That would definitely open things up!

With a big route split between 2 and 4 wheels and the logistics attached to the main bivouac it may be that the bikes will be travelling light into Bolivia for the marathon stages - stick close to Chavo then

I wonder how much that detour cost the Bolivian president

[chavo_dakar_bolivia]

Originally Posted by too old

With a big route split between 2 and 4 wheels and the logistics attached to the main bivouac it may be that the bikes will be travelling light into Bolivia for the marathon stages - stick close to Chavo then

I wonder how much that detour cost the Bolivian president

HAHAHAH Thats a good one! Funny thing is I´ve never been to that area....YET.....
Bluebull, are gonna ride with me there?
They ve said here the government is paying around 2MM..not sure though.

[Bluebull2007]

Originally Posted by chavo_dakar_bolivia

HAHAHAH Thats a good one! Funny thing is I´ve never been to that area....YET.....
Bluebull, are gonna ride with me there?
They ve said here the government is paying around 2MM..not sure though.

Hi Chavo!

South Western Bolivia is seriously awesome riding. I would love to ride with you there, but when depends on when my leg is healed. I still cant walk at the moment.

If the government are paying 2 million then its two stages in Bolivia.

Im betting that the Bivouac will be in Uyuni (3,900m) right next to the ginormous Salar de Uyuni....





Only problem with crossing the Salar at that time of year is that its full of water......makes it very dangerous.

In January 7 german tourists got stuck out there for no less than 5 days. They had to send a plane to go and look for them.

[chavo_dakar_bolivia]

Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Hi Chavo!

South Western Bolivia is seriously awesome riding. I would love to ride with you there, but when depends on when my leg is healed. I still cant walk at the moment.

If the government are paying 2 million then its two stages in Bolivia.

Im betting that the Bivouac will be in Uyuni (3,900m) right next to the ginormous Salar de Uyuni....





Only problem with crossing the Salar at that time of year is that its full of water......makes it very dangerous.

In January 7 german tourists got stuck out there for no less than 5 days. They had to send a plane to go and look for them.

You think you will be healed up by June/July? I ll wait for your leg to be healed up, I need a tour guide there!
Lets keep in touch....

[Brodovitch]

just posted on the FB:

[Bluebull2007]

Originally Posted by chavo_dakar_bolivia

You think you will be healed up by June/July? I ll wait for your leg to be healed up, I need a tour guide there!
Lets keep in touch....

I should be good by then. Its COLD in July

[too old]

http://abudhabidesertchallenge.com/c...0MOTO%20v1.pdf

ADDC - rider list promised 24 hrs ago (item 5 page 3/26) - 24 hrs on and nothing

Maybe waiting for Cyril?

[ZequeArgentina]

Originally Posted by too old

http://abudhabidesertchallenge.com/c...0MOTO%20v1.pdf

ADDC - rider list promised 24 hrs ago (item 5 page 3/26) - 24 hrs on and nothing

Maybe waiting for Cyril?

Entry list ONLY FOR CARS was just published.
No mention to Bike ad quads yet.

[too old]

Originally Posted by ZequeArgentina

Entry list ONLY FOR CARS was just published.
No mention to Bike ad quads yet.

Itinerary up also http://abudhabidesertchallenge.com/2...Itinerary.aspx

We are getting close

Still waiting for Cyril?

[too old]

Oh and yes - come on Sam & Helder - Team HRC

[Dread Pendragon]

Nothing we don't already know, but here's an announcement from Eitenne:

En Espanol:

[Dread Pendragon]

And the new owner of the Hummers:

"Not content with doing big things in WRC 2, Yazeed Al-Rajhi has revealed plans to contest next year’s Dakar Rally – and he’s turned to event regular Robby Gordon for advice, not to mention a brace of Hummer H3s."





"Of his Dakar bid, Al-Rajhi said: “I’m not in the habit of losing my time or wasting my energy. My objective is to win the Dakar. I’m fully aware that it is an ambitious objective, and that to be playing up front in the beginning will not be easy, but it is a project to be built on over the years. During the first year we will be there to learn. But I truly hope the clinch the laurels one day.

"Al-Rajhi will contest four cross-country events in 2013: the Hail Rally in Saudi Arabia, the Sealine Cross Country in Qatar, the Silk Way Rally in Russia and The Rally of Pharaohs in Egypt."

(read the entire article here)



And a couple of images from Planet Robby:







So then is it correct to assume that Gordon's comment at the end of the Dakar that he would be coming back to race in 2014 was an impulsive one, and that he won't be showing up with another type of vehicle?

[Balkan Boy]

Originally Posted by Dread Pendragon

"Of his Dakar bid, Al-Rajhi said: “I’m not in the habit of losing my time or wasting my energy. My objective is to win the Dakar. I’m fully aware that it is an ambitious objective, and that to be playing up front in the beginning will not be easy, but it is a project to be built on over the years. During the first year we will be there to learn. But I truly hope the clinch the laurels one day.

So, shall we start taking bets on this.

Good habits are important, you know.

[too old]

Originally Posted by Balkan Boy

So, shall we start taking bets on this.

Good habits are important, you know.

Can do, but not seen too many Saudi's ride flat out for 2 weeks without crashing (2 hours would be a record) mind you at least he has someone to navigate, all the Hummer needs now is a third seat so someone else can drive also

[doyle]

Originally Posted by too old

but not seen too many Saudi's ride flat out for 2 weeks without crashing (2 hours would be a record)

There are thousands of Saudi drifting videos on Youtube proving this statement.