Paris-Dakar 2004

[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

:tab So has anyone else been watching this? Seeing the conditions that these guys ride the bikes in just blows my mind! You can see some really awesome pics here:

Dakar Pics (http://raid.racing-live.com/en/photos/2004/index.shtml)

One of the lead guys in the bik box like diesel trucks was fined $1000 because he took out a bike! I saw scenes where a bike is hauling through the deep sand and cars come blasting up around him slinging sand everywhere. If the bike had fallen, he would have just been run over because the cars were moving so fast and so close they would not have been able to miss the bike! Some seriously crazy stuff :eek:

You can watch coverage on SpeedTV. Check their website for times.

Adios,

[AggieVFR]

Those big trucks are mind boggling! :shock: I can't believe the speeds they run those things at. Like having a death wish on a killing spree when behind the wheel I'd imagine. I can't believe the bike guys can ride through sand that deep. Those KTMs aren't exactly motocross light either. Manly men for sure.

[buck000]

Too bad that Vrod sidecar couldn't get the funding, that would've been interesting, too...

[VFRinAustin]

Anyone else notice that the guy in the lead the other night was on one of those 2-wheel drive Yamahas. PRetty cool, losing a little rear traction, just add a little gas and the front will pull you straight out. Must be a real blast to ride

[buck000]

Yup, I saw that. Too bad he took a few wrong turns and wound up pretty far behind...