Adrien Van Beveren: "I want to go the distance"

Dakar 2022 | Prologue | ALULA > ALULA
January 1 ^st 2022 - 11:54 [GMT + 3]

Adrien Van Beveren (Yamaha), runner-up in the last world championship, finished sixth today, 2′40″ behind the leader, as he sought to put four consecutive DNFs due to injuries and mechanicals behind him. Meanwhile, his teammates Ross Branch and Andrew Short came in third and tenth, respectively.

 "My arm hurt, I wasn't really relaxed, but I know this feeling, it's going to get better, it's normal. I'm at peace with myself, giving it my all and putting strategy in the back burner. I haven't been able to finish the Dakar since 2017 and I want to go the distance. If I can ride at my level, I think I'll do just fine. I hope all the hard work will pay off."