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Amazing, they have been trapping cars there since 1982....

This. Now and then I am here. Hey Dorsland! :wave: I'm still riding though! :ricky: EXC 350 in the mountains of Honduras. I have thought about to posting a RR on Honduras, but I dunno if anyone reads those anymore. ::) And tomorrow I am buying a 990 in Peru. Plan to do some DS riding there...

I'll raise a glass for Klomper in about an hour from now. Can't believe how time marches on.

After Paulo died, I just lost all enthusiasm. Now no road books. One country event in a place where basic human rights don't exist. Nail in the coffin. African Eco seems to be the event to go to.

Paolo Gonçalves a Dakar legend, now a tragedy. So inspiring over the years.  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

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What has always made the Dakar so incredibly hard is the liaisons which are mostly speed controlled, monotonous rides. Imagine riding for 4-7 hours before racing, or racing for 5 hours and then having to hang that throttle hand for a similar amount of time afterwards. Its wearing on the body and...

Its soooo lekker to see all the "fast" guys slowing down because of Navigation.

Carlos Sainz I wager was being his usual precious self: He was probably 500m behind Nasser pinging all the way because of the dust, so he ran to tell the PC he was "troubled" by the very nasty, naughty Nasser ;D

Well said Dutchie! :hello2: Go like the clappers you kalahari ferrari!

I have a good feeling about Ross. With those times, I think he is sorting out the boys on the navigation. There's an outside chance the whole front group get the navi wrong agains a few time in what is left in this rally and Ross could catch up that lost time. I can dream, right?

Great stuff guys, please keep it coming!

:waving: Steve: Bloody good to you see you, mate! I love the way the ASO said it was a "problem with the GPS" :imaposer: I think this the first time they have admitted a mistake.

Boy what a day! As usual the Dakar creates a huge upset on day 3. I hope Special Branch tough's its out tonight and starts tomorrow. He does indeed look to be a little bit sore and his goggles on and head down at the refuel says a lot. Maybe his team have some of those really special tablets...

Thanks guys! :thumleft:

What is a DZS? :scratch:

Exactly. he had two great days, but after what 15-20hrs or more in the saddle over the past 60 or so, I would imagine its easy to make a mistake especially when you are on the sharp end. A little bit like golf, except instead of ****** shot you're flying off the bike. Have to pace oneself, and I...

You just have to concentrate and ride slower if need be. 100% in the riders hands. In mining we say drive to the road conditions and that includes a RB. If you are not sure just take it easy. Of course its not easy to do in a race, but its very sweet when you navigate well past much faster...

Ag no man Ross. Its a long race. Hopefully he can nurse this one in and recover. Happens often to 2nd stage winner unfortunately. Sam, Bang Bang, Ze Helio to mentioned a few. Now Ross. :(

Kirsten doing very well in the end riding steadily climbing 16 places to 97th. :hello2: Stuart Gregory as well finishing up 28 places in 84th!  :hello2: I see Bang Bang must have made a navigation error or crashed because he was the only one faster than Ross right up to Wp4 and then he...