Dakar 2013 - Official Event Coverage - thank you ALL TeamF5, lurkers and posters! - Page 245

ric678 · 01-08-2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Balkan Boy

That's the pretty boy, right?
F5orce is with him.

yea #183

Vicks · 01-08-2013, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie66

In regard to drivers of cars and Sentinel system, it is not an automatic system, at least it wasnt when i raced. It is activated by the navigator of the car to give a signal to a bike or quad that there is a car on thier ass.

Still is.

Brodovitch · 01-08-2013, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Balkan Boy

Damn. I thought we'd make some sense of this tracker by today, but it's worse every day.
Maybe we should check in tomorrow's newspapers what happened.

No it's all good now, except a bunch of mid field riders who are not showing up....

Flood · 01-08-2013, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodovitch

No it's all good now, except a bunch of mid field riders who are not showing up....

It's still only refreshing in waves. After 3 days, I really suspect that's on purpose and they don't want to have live tracking available for the public.

FinnDuro · 01-08-2013, 05:10 AM

Looks like Cyril picked up the pace again. It's quite impressive, and possibly somewhat demoralizing to the other top racers, the way he seems to be able to easily pick up pace & minutes at will, when needed.

coak · 01-08-2013, 05:10 AM

Cyril has made up a lot of time between WP3 & WP4! Now only 5:25 down

Flood · 01-08-2013, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FinnDuro

Looks like Cyril picked up the pace again. It's quite impressive, and possibly somewhat demoralizing to the other top racers, the way he seems to be able to easily pick up pace & minutes at will, when needed.

Only looks like it because Barreda hasn't posted a time yet.

Seppo · 01-08-2013, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodovitch

No it's all good now, except a bunch of mid field riders who are not showing up....

the may be mid field riders in the race, but front runners in my heart. i wanna know what happend to simon??

coak · 01-08-2013, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Flood

Only looks like it because Barreda hasn't posted a time yet.

Agreed, forgot that he hasn't come through WP4 yet

Brodovitch · 01-08-2013, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Seppo

the may be mid field riders in the race, but front runners in my heart. i wanna know what happend to simon??

No offense intended, none at all. Si is still only registering at DSS

Vicks · 01-08-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by coak

Cyril has made up a lot of time between WP3 & WP4! Now only 5:25 down

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Originally Posted by FinnDuro

Looks like Cyril picked up the pace again. It's quite impressive, and possibly somewhat demoralizing to the other top racers, the way he seems to be able to easily pick up pace & minutes at will, when needed.

Doubt it. Let more riders come in and we'll know. I'm guessing he'll gain more like 2'00"-2'30" at WP4

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Originally Posted by Flood

Only looks like it because Barreda hasn't posted a time yet.

+1

neduro · 01-08-2013, 05:13 AM

A few thoughts from the last few pages:

- Reseeding is bullshit. You earn what you earn, and more to the point others earned what they did. I'd be pissed if I were #32 today.

- Honda has done something amazing with their effort in the time allotted, but their we know better approach, which is consistent in my view with how they deal with all forms of racing (ever read valentino's biography?) is disappointing.

For them to leave 20% less fuel capacity than the established winner is stupid.

- Beautiful work, Neil!

- From my memory of the terrain in this area last year, they are going to have some fantastic riding. Sandy, but interesting and technical. Lyndon will really like it, I'm willing to wager.

- Re the character of the race, it is what you make of it. I also dislike the short specials, the motor homes, etc, but to call it a motocross is wrong. Just ask the folks who have already been bitten, it's a serious thing even though its not as serious as some of us wish. Riding hard for 14 stages is what makes it unique, you can fake a day or 5 but eventually, the men and the boys will be standing apart.

Simosez · 01-08-2013, 05:13 AM

ah well, it's after midnight here i better get to bed and see what suprises await me in the morning.
F5irehose for breakfast again.

690RR · 01-08-2013, 05:15 AM

I know that this is THE F5 thread, but perhaps you guys behind a comp have a good idea how to solve our little problem, that showed up today..

We got in a new sponsor for PAU and I need to find out logistics for how to reach bivouac with a package with new stickers. ANYBODY out here, any experrience with catching this train ?

we have a Mexican guy driving the RV, he can do stops and pick-up, but does anybody know if DHL in Peru or in the worst case in Argentina would be able and willing to meet at some point ?

The mean green Sprinter with mechanics must unfortunately take full focus to serve and cannot use time for this.

Any ideas are very welcome !!

neduro · 01-08-2013, 05:15 AM

Lyndon is posting some great times!

01-08-2013, 05:10 AM	#3665
FinnDuro Winter wonderlanding Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Oddometer: 356	Looks like Cyril picked up the pace again. It's quite impressive, and possibly somewhat demoralizing to the other top racers, the way he seems to be able to easily pick up pace & minutes at will, when needed. __________________ Stable: KTM 950 SE // finnduro.com

01-08-2013, 05:13 AM	#3672
neduro Tuareg 2013 Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Oddometer: 11,354	A few thoughts from the last few pages: - Reseeding is bullshit. You earn what you earn, and more to the point others earned what they did. I'd be pissed if I were #32 today. - Honda has done something amazing with their effort in the time allotted, but their we know better approach, which is consistent in my view with how they deal with all forms of racing (ever read valentino's biography?) is disappointing. For them to leave 20% less fuel capacity than the established winner is stupid. - Beautiful work, Neil! - From my memory of the terrain in this area last year, they are going to have some fantastic riding. Sandy, but interesting and technical. Lyndon will really like it, I'm willing to wager. - Re the character of the race, it is what you make of it. I also dislike the short specials, the motor homes, etc, but to call it a motocross is wrong. Just ask the folks who have already been bitten, it's a serious thing even though its not as serious as some of us wish. Riding hard for 14 stages is what makes it unique, you can fake a day or 5 but eventually, the men and the boys will be standing apart. __________________ For Sale: FJ60, or Defender 90, Doubletake Mirrors- Folding D/S mirror that is both useful and indestructible. Dual Sport Riding Techniques DVDs: Clear instructional DVDs to improve off-road skills.

01-08-2013, 05:13 AM	#3673
Simosez Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: eternally sunny lithgow Oddometer: 264	ah well, it's after midnight here i better get to bed and see what suprises await me in the morning. F5irehose for breakfast again. __________________ fear causes hesitation and hesitation will cause all your worst fears to come true. DR750 BIG KTM 450 EXC

01-08-2013, 05:15 AM	#3675
neduro Tuareg 2013 Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Oddometer: 11,354	Lyndon is posting some great times! __________________ For Sale: FJ60, or Defender 90, Doubletake Mirrors- Folding D/S mirror that is both useful and indestructible. Dual Sport Riding Techniques DVDs: Clear instructional DVDs to improve off-road skills.

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01-08-2013, 05:10 AM	#3666
coak Addicted to Rally Racing! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney Oddometer: 114	Cyril has made up a lot of time between WP3 & WP4! Now only 5:25 down

01-08-2013, 05:15 AM	#3674
690RR Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Norway or some exotic country with a lot of sand Oddometer: 83	I know that this is THE F5 thread, but perhaps you guys behind a comp have a good idea how to solve our little problem, that showed up today.. We got in a new sponsor for PAU and I need to find out logistics for how to reach bivouac with a package with new stickers. ANYBODY out here, any experrience with catching this train ? we have a Mexican guy driving the RV, he can do stops and pick-up, but does anybody know if DHL in Peru or in the worst case in Argentina would be able and willing to meet at some point ? The mean green Sprinter with mechanics must unfortunately take full focus to serve and cannot use time for this. Any ideas are very welcome !!