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BISHA > MARATHON AL BAHAH

Saudis flock to Al Bahah to cool down in summer. Dakar riders and drivers are more partial to dunes, and they will get plenty of those, in all shapes and colours, in the first 150 km of the special. The volcanic region, however, will be a completely different story. Black stone and fiery tempers do not mix well, and this terrain can shred the tyres of overeager crews in no time flat. Staving off this threat will be crucial in the first half of the marathon stage.

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