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Sanders and Al Attiyah lead at the halfway point
A gritty aftertaste of the sand for Sanders Daniel Sanders was on a roll on the first big sandy stage leading to Riyadh just before the rest day. Starting from Hail in third position, the defending champion swiftly caught Nacho Cornejo and then his teammate Luciano Benivades on his way to finishing the special stage alone and gobbling up a considerable chunk of the bonuses on...
No rest for the weary
Finishing the Dakar is never a given, as David Brock has learned the hard way. The Australian, a latecomer to the race, had to throw in the towel before the rest day after underestimating the challenges lying in wait. Not that this will dampen his spirits…
Down but not out. David Brock, who withdrew from the race tantalisingly close to the...
Green behind the ears, wise behind the handlebars
The youngest rider enrolled on the Dakar is still in the race now the rest day is here. Polish rider Filip Grot, who is, at 20 years, the same age as Edgar Canet, has not fallen nor suffered any mechanical problems, preferring instead to approach the rally-raid methodically.
“For souls nobly born, valour does not await the passing of years,”...
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