The Official Dakar 2012 Thead

[Johnny]

It's getting towards that magical time of year again. That's right, Dakar time.

I love the Dakar and will, once again, be following avidly. So to get us in the mood...

Johnny Aubert trying out his standard 450 Rally Bike for his first Dakar ride!



And if you're in the manor tomorrow, you could pop to Twickers to see the boys & girl from Dakar Team GB with their toys:

http://www.dakarteamgb.com/london-d-day/

[bikerPaul]

By far and away the best thing about New Year.

Cannot wait.

Paul

[Sebo]

Love The Dakar. Good times.

[jp-speed-triple]

shame the Dakar launch clashes with the press day at the Bike show.

Dakar...justification for a trip to South America if ever I had one.

[RemaL]

shame they had to move it over to South America but I do enjoy following it

[jp-speed-triple]

RemaL said:

shame they had to move it over to South America but I do enjoy following it

Yeah, it added to the excitment with locals taking pot shots at competitors and threatening to bomb the bivvies.

Talk of it moving again soon too....Russia? That'll be safe.

[mitzy]

in thedark winer months its good to watch

[Johnny]

KTM Rally Team Final Setup Test

[3doorPete]

I used to love watching this on Eurosport in January back when I had sky.

Is there anywhere streaming it or places you can download the coverage from?

[jp-speed-triple]

3doorPete said:

I used to love watching this on Eurosport in January back when I had sky.

Is there anywhere streaming it or places you can download the coverage from?

eurosport online subscription. that's what I use anyhoo.

[Johnny]

Not long now...

Monster Energy Mini Crew

Matt Lagrive Preparation

Official Dakar 2012 Teaser

[moto_traxport]

On Eurosport tonight. Let 2012 motorsport commence!

Mmmm South America.......backpack is in the loft still.

[y2blade]

good thread. We have been watching the build-up shows. . This years Dakar is going to be as tough as ever. . . Will be watching.

[3doorPete]

Where can I watch for free! Any torrents on usenet type places that are going to stream or rip??

[Gretchen]

RIP Jorge Martinez Boero.

Just switched to watch the highlights and quite unrelated stumbled on the news that he was killed after a fatal fall today, the first day. News here.

Is making this sad viewing.

[Hunky Dory]

Great event - love it, but a very sad start today, with the death of a biker from Argentina.

Hope the rest of the rally goes well, I had the pleasure of meeting one of the truck teams a couple of weeks ago. Top guys who were looking forward to their annual couple of weeks "holiday"in the truck!

[Johnny]

Day 1 Summary for those that haven't seen it

Dakar Day 1 Summary

[Johnny]

Live Timing

[Johno]

Sad start . . RIP fella.

Also sad to see Alfie Cox go up in flames in the Volvo on day 1 aswell . .

British guy is 6th after Day 1

[Chris944_S2]

Just caught up on this on France Television, showing the end of the stage live. Decent coverage effort considering the scale of it and some cracking images
Looks like it'll be a good fight Mini vs Hummer.