Tales From The Bivouac, Dakar 2012 - Page 62

jenduro · 01-13-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadly99

Just finished dinner with Ned and Neil (Bluebullk), Ned has hit the tent, bike is being worked on, etc

Last big day tomorrow, the end is in sight

Wind died down and the blowing sand has stopped, it was quite miserable for a while.

Go!! Ned Go!!

Great to know you are there with Ned. Thanks so much for the news... we so appreciate it here on the home front! Here's to Lima!

Yellow Pig · 01-13-2012, 05:17 PM

Ted,

I see the top racers w/ 2 drinking tubes sticking out of their jackets. Any idea of what the set up is? Are they using a camelback type device?

Are the water reservoirs in the jackets or attached to the body armor?

Thanks, Dan

goodolguzzi · 01-13-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadly99

Just finished dinner with Ned and Neil (Bluebullk), Ned has hit the tent, bike is being worked on, etc

Last big day tomorrow, the end is in sight

Wind died down and the blowing sand has stopped, it was quite miserable for a while.

Go!! Ned Go!!

deadly4president

Giv'rNedGiv'r!!!

Arctic traveller · 01-13-2012, 05:27 PM

Ted, your reporting is priceless, can't thank you enough, it's as though we were riding along in the truck. Speaking of the truck, I'm wondering what it smells like in there.

I have to imagine that at times it's pretty rank on those 100deg days.. I also remember reading somewhere about a thousand pages ago that you guys were unable to find a decent cup of coffee. Does that mean Robb drank all the good stuff from home already? I'd think that with Niles gone, it would have lasted a little longer.

Your description of Robby's camp really brings home how serious that guy is. With a drive like that, it's no wonder he's able to do as well as he does. Many successful people I know are the same way. Not always the most fun people to be around, but they sure get a lot done.

Charlie, It's great to have you along for the ride too. So, where does the truck go after the race, back to Europe, or will it end up in SF?

Finally, What the hell are we all going to do when this is over,

The let down will be harsh I might have to re read all the threads from the beginning again, that should keep me busy for another month or so

gwenduro · 01-13-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenduro

Great to know you are there with Ned. Thanks so much for the news... we so appreciate it here on the home front! Here's to Lima!

And a second to that from momduro . . . he's got to be exhausted . . . Sleep well, Ned. Gettin' close . . . On to Lima!

(That ought to help!)

zenjen · 01-13-2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dread Pendragon

My favorite comment from last year's F5 thread came in a discussion about some (non-Dakar) professional rider. Someone's response was along the lines of, "He's good, but he's no Annie Seel."

Funny cause it's true!

Some MX freak was talking about how James Stewart would kick every ones butt because he is so bad ass.

"James Stewart is no Annie Seel"

.

zenjen · 01-13-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic traveller

Speaking of the truck, I'm wondering what it smells like in there.

I have to imagine that at times it's pretty rank on those 100deg days.

There is a little info on that in Tim's write-ups on his Baja Bound Adventures FB page.

Pretty funny stuff.

.

cyborg · 01-13-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadly99

Just finished dinner with Ned and Neil (Bluebullk), Ned has hit the tent, bike is being worked on, etc

Last big day tomorrow, the end is in sight

Wind died down and the blowing sand has stopped, it was quite miserable for a while.

Go!! Ned Go!!

Thanks Ted!!!

Great reporting from the bivvy. Brings us right there.

Damn exciting Ned is so close to the finish!!!

GO NED!!!

fuggy · 01-13-2012, 08:22 PM

This thread is awesome. Thanks Ted for the commentary and thanks to Tim for the expertise wrenching skills to keep Ned alive and running smooth.

ian408 · 01-13-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenjen

Some MX freak was talking about how James Stewart would kick every ones butt because he is so bad ass.

IDK if he'd even finish. Probably take out half the field first though

K_N_Fodder · 01-13-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dread Pendragon

My favorite comment from last year's F5 thread came in a discussion about some (non-Dakar) professional rider. Someone's response was along the lines of, "He's good, but he's no Annie Seel."

Funny cause it's true!

That is great!!

fz6kd7 · 01-13-2012, 09:46 PM

I miss annie

F650Dakar_Norway · 01-13-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fz6kd7

I miss annie

She's back in 2013 - this time in the car category:
http://anniedakar.wordpress.com/

husqvarna · 01-13-2012, 09:59 PM

I admire Robby; he's got his own mind for the car (I wish he'd build something 4x4 just for Dakar), drives like crazy and has to compete against the organisers (any American is persona non grata, I reckon; Danny LaPorte was a once slip by them) as well as better resourced teams. He's got the Colin McCrae "nutter" factor you need. Peterhansel is more "slow poison", cool and calculating.

Lobster Grrl · 01-14-2012, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fz6kd7

I miss annie

Me too. She's had some great Dakar moments....

lg

01-13-2012, 05:17 PM	#917
Yellow Pig Allergic to Asphalt! Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 5,979	Ted, I see the top racers w/ 2 drinking tubes sticking out of their jackets. Any idea of what the set up is? Are they using a camelback type device? Are the water reservoirs in the jackets or attached to the body armor? Thanks, Dan __________________ So Many Idiots, So Few Comets!!!!!!!!!

01-13-2012, 08:22 PM	#924
fuggy Canyon Explorer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 562	This thread is awesome. Thanks Ted for the commentary and thanks to Tim for the expertise wrenching skills to keep Ned alive and running smooth. __________________ Chad

01-13-2012, 09:59 PM	#929
husqvarna Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Darkest Efrika Oddometer: 120	Robby Gordon I admire Robby; he's got his own mind for the car (I wish he'd build something 4x4 just for Dakar), drives like crazy and has to compete against the organisers (any American is persona non grata, I reckon; Danny LaPorte was a once slip by them) as well as better resourced teams. He's got the Colin McCrae "nutter" factor you need. Peterhansel is more "slow poison", cool and calculating.

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01-13-2012, 05:27 PM	#919
Arctic traveller Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Juneau Alaska Oddometer: 165	Ted, your reporting is priceless, can't thank you enough, it's as though we were riding along in the truck. Speaking of the truck, I'm wondering what it smells like in there. I have to imagine that at times it's pretty rank on those 100deg days.. I also remember reading somewhere about a thousand pages ago that you guys were unable to find a decent cup of coffee. Does that mean Robb drank all the good stuff from home already? I'd think that with Niles gone, it would have lasted a little longer. Your description of Robby's camp really brings home how serious that guy is. With a drive like that, it's no wonder he's able to do as well as he does. Many successful people I know are the same way. Not always the most fun people to be around, but they sure get a lot done. Charlie, It's great to have you along for the ride too. So, where does the truck go after the race, back to Europe, or will it end up in SF? Finally, What the hell are we all going to do when this is over, The let down will be harsh I might have to re read all the threads from the beginning again, that should keep me busy for another month or so

01-13-2012, 09:46 PM	#927
fz6kd7 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS USA Oddometer: 421	I miss annie