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

[Bluebull2007]

Originally Posted by ric678

looks like a swap

Yes its a swap

I was really looking forward to Chaleco pushing hard at those 8 minutes on CdP...

Now we will have to watch and think what could have been...

[ric678]

Originally Posted by bluesurf

Looking at the tracker, I notice a couple of things.

There are at least two riders not in yet, Croquelois & Botturi. Iirc, Botturi had an issue and is out of the edition.

There are a few others with missed waypoints, but are in the ASS, Bianchi & Bianchi Prata, Smith, De Groot, Martinez. I have not been following these riders, just noticing the gaps.

Tracker issues or fast-tracking to the bivouac?

Both riders are listed on withdrwls Croquelois & Botturi

[Jim Rowley]

Originally Posted by bluesurf

Did I miss this? Link to tonight's interview, please and thanks.

Post 16430 at the top of the page.

[drgunther]

Originally Posted by bluesurf

Did I miss this? Link to tonight's interview, please and thanks.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/rallyraidio/13D17.mp3

[Drif10]

Originally Posted by bluesurf

Did I miss this? Link to tonight's interview, please and thanks.

9 posts up

[too old]

Originally Posted by Sparrowhawk

I expect it will be closer to Jurassic's prediction, Chaleco will probably be flying because he has everything to lose. He is only 1:30 above 4th so if Chaleco relaxes and Jakes rides like hell, Chaleco is off the podium with the also rans again. At Dakar, isn't 4th place first loser for the top riders?

Going to be a great stage, the last day is usually uneventful, but not with Chaleco; what with his bike collapse in 2011 he is now going to go balls out for a stage win at home and to take the 9 and a half minutes off Faria, who is running with the same engine, so will be careful as there is still a longish riding day ahead with the 121 km special and a long liaison/transfer, and a ceremonial "sprint" finish - something they won't even consider missing in their worst nightmares

Will it hold, will CDP's, will Jakes's, who will also be trying to podium?

Will Faria and Jakes now change also?

One thing for sure, 4 into 3 doesn't fit

[cyborg]

Originally Posted by ric678

looks like a swap

Looks like... more bandana!

[rallyhound]

Originally Posted by bluesurf

Did I miss this? Link to tonight's interview, please and thanks.

post 16430

[too old]

Originally Posted by Drif10

Pyn sounds in good spirits, but it is just me or did he sound like he'd had enough riding?

Can't imagine too many of them jumping on the bike next weekend

[too old]

Originally Posted by bluesurf

Did I miss this? Link to tonight's interview, please and thanks.

Previous page - are you getting tired?

[cyborg]

Originally Posted by too old

Can't imagine too many of them jumping on the bike next weekend

All except maybe CDP. Probably off to some Extreme Enduro or another. He was pedaling his exercise bike on France 4 while they interviewed him, and that was after a long tough stage. Say whatever you want about CDP but the guy is one extreme and super skilled athlete.

[cyborg]

Originally Posted by too old

Previous page - are you getting tired?

He's probably getting tired of being told.

[drgunther]

Originally Posted by cyborg

All except maybe CDP. Probably off to some Extreme Enduro or another. He was pedaling his exercise bike on France 4 while they interviewed him, and that was after a long tough stage. Say whatever you want about CDP but the guy is one extreme and super skilled athlete.

According to himself that regimen is something he and his physiotherapist came up with in order to preserve his leg muscles. He admitted that it probably looked a bit weird, but it's the best way for the leg muscles to wind down so that they can perform on a top level the next day again.

[kaia]

quick catch-up with the ktm-newsroom, lots of new images posted to the media thread...


Stage 01 - KTM RIDERS WELL PLACED AFTER DAKAR 2013 STAGE ONE





Stage 02 - KTM'S FARIA AND PEDRERO 2-3 OVERALL AFTER DAKAR STAGE TWO





Stage 03 - DESPRES TAKES OVER AS OVERALL LEADER IN DAKAR 2013!

[kaia]

quick catch-up with the ktm-newsroom, lots of new images posted to the media thread...


Stage 04 - DESPRES CONTINUES TO RIDE AT HIS OWN PACE





Stage 05 - DESPRES THIRD OVERALL AS DAKAR RALLY ENTERS CHILE





Stage 06 - DESPRES NOW 2ND OVERALL AT DAKAR 2013 AFTER STAGE SIX