Dakar 2013 - Official Event Coverage - thank you ALL TeamF5, lurkers and posters! - Page 999

Vicks · 01-17-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by klatelm

sorry if this is a repost , Are Leatt Brand neck braces mandatory or are there other brands acceptable ?

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Originally Posted by Brodovitch

There are other brands (Alpinestars, Scott), and I think they are not mandatory... IIRC Jonah used to race without one

and Manuel is using a dirty dead snake around his neck this year, presumably because he doesnt have the funds for a proper neck brace.

michalCCR · 01-17-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by knybanjo

What did I say about Barreda's Nav skillz?

dakar.com
10:41 - bike
005 - Barreda loses his way a little
After 201 km, the Spanish rider headed a bit too far north and had to turn round. He was in the lead but may be in the process of losing his position to Francisco Lopez.

After Pharaons Rally I've heard that Barreda is fast like hell but navigation is not his friend. Better work on that.

garfey · 01-17-2013, 10:53 AM

Pyndon to WP7 +01:28:28
and Si's thru WP8 +00:57:06

rpet · 01-17-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PackMule

Does Faria ride DH mountain bike? He's got SPECIALIZED sponsorship on his Leatt.

Specialized has been sponsoring (at various levels from free bikes to actual logos on kit) Supercross and American enduro riders for a few years now.

I know at enduro nationals you will see quite a few riders warming up on MTBs, and Spec seems to be the most popular brand.

XSpearsX · 01-17-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by neduro

And there it is. My feeling is that the true challenge of Dakar is not any single part, it is the totality of it. It is needing to focus for hours and hours each day, not only on the hard parts (which is easy) but also on the easy parts (which is hard).

At this point in the race, minor repetitive stress injuries are stacking up. Fingers refuse to function, wrists feels like hell, butts hurt for the unlucky who don't know James Renazco. If you allow your mind to wander to these issues, whether they are minor or major, you are at risk every foot you cover.

The advantage is that by this point, you are used to the schedule and the functions of the race. You know where you need to be and when you need to be there. You know people to smile and say hello to and wish good luck everywhere you go. A lot of mental energy that was absorbed in the early days figuring this stuff out, is no longer needed.

The last few days are not a gimme. As Sandi said, it ain't over till it's over. No one would call the Baja 500 a short race, at this point, there is still most of the distance of that race left to run in special. A lot can and will happen.

One last major point: GO PYNDON!

Well put Ned! Explains my feelings exactly!!

PackMule · 01-17-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by neduro

One last major point: GO PYNDON!

Chilipepper · 01-17-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lgo175

Not while there is a Frenchman in the race.....

Is it cold where you are? Do you have your head up your ass for warmth? If you can I recommend pulling it out and having a look around. You might appreciate a wider view of the world.

PackMule · 01-17-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rpet

Specialized has been sponsoring (at various levels from free bikes to actual logos on kit) Supercross and American enduro riders for a few years now.

I know at enduro nationals you will see quite a few riders warming up on MTBs, and Spec seems to be the most popular brand.

Interesting. Thx!

bud500 · 01-17-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by garfey

Pyndon to WP7 +01:28:28

Looks almost like Lyndon is riding together on stage with Darryl Curtis? Curtis is very banged up from yesterday and way off his usual pace.

Go Boytjie!!

PackMule · 01-17-2013, 10:56 AM

Coming on page 1000 (in standard display)!~

Smithy · 01-17-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PackMule

Coming on page 1000 (in standard display)!~

and almost 15k posts. Excellent coverage this year, guys.

Flood · 01-17-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PackMule

Coming on page 1000 (in standard display)!~

Bump.

Edit: not yet, damn.

Edit: Hi Smithy!

Vicks · 01-17-2013, 10:58 AM

I think i beat you two for the first post on page 1000.

edit : oops

PackMule · 01-17-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicks

I think i beat you two for the first post on page 1000.

Nope.

Chilipepper · 01-17-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicks

I think i beat you two for the first post on page 1000.

edit : oops

Haha

Amazing amounts of info in here, thanks to the contributors.

01-17-2013, 10:53 AM	#14973
garfey Scruffy Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Deep East Texas Oddometer: 2,739	Pyndon to WP7 +01:28:28 and Si's thru WP8 +00:57:06 __________________ So many bikes, so little time (and money)

01-17-2013, 10:56 AM	#14980
PackMule love what you do Joined: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 19,441	Coming on page 1000 (in standard display)!~ __________________ Nate in N.E. Yes, I have a Dakar problem -- that there are 50 weeks of the year without Dakar! They don't expect you to finish. That's why it's the Dakar. -- PPiA Get your sweet Pyndon DakARTwork here Pyndon '13

01-17-2013, 10:58 AM	#14983
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