2014 Dakar Rally

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  1. Beckers

    Beckers Elite Member

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    I know this isnt road bikes but thought some of you may be interested....


    The 2014 Dakar Rally started yesterday with a win for HRC Honda rider Joan Barreda on the CRF450 RALLY.

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    This gruelling off-road race runs for 14 days (with only one rest day) through Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.

    For those that are interested you can follow the progress of the HRC Team and riders on:


    The official Dakar website for more information about the rally, route, teams and riders and live satellite timing throughout the event

    Homepage live stage 2 :Dakar


    The Honda Pro Racing website to find out more on Team HRC and riders and also provides regular news updates

    Honda Racing - Rally - Rally



    Eurosport show a daily round up programme every evening throughout the event (usually 9pm, Eurosport2)
     
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  2. sps170373

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    It's nice to see an early win for honda considering it's their first year back racing after many years away I believe! But early days yet and the usual suspects of Coma and Depres and right behind Barreda
     
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    I see we have a british rider in the top 10 Sam Sunderland in 8th position
     
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    This is on my bucket list. Really would love to do it !!
     
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    Well Sam Sunderland put in a great performance and won the last stage he is now in 3rd place overal
     

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