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We have jumped into the last day of Dakar 2021 with Kevin Benavides's 5'07'' advantage over Sam Sunderland in general classification and it was the shortest special of the rally with only 200 km to cover. Stage 11 winner Sam Sunderland opened the stage but being the pathfinder and the...

Stage 9 was a 579 KM loop from Neom, 465 KM of which was competitive stage. The day witnessed series of dramas for riders. First Yamaha rider Ross Branch had an engine failure which was beyond repair on his own. His Dakar 2021 adventure with his new team ended prematurely....

Stage 7 was a 737 KM route from Ha’il to Sakaka, 453 KM of which was competitive stage. After a one-day pause Dakar resumed today and it was Joan Barreda, who hit the road first. As it has became this edition's case, Barreda's struggle to open the road caused him...

Stage 2 was a 685 KM route from Bisha to Wadi Ad-Dawasir, 457 KM of which was competitive stage. After finishing day 1 on top, it was Toby Price's turn to open the stage. Like the job itself wasn't hard enough, he had a mechanical problem related to his rear...

Stage 1 was a 623 KM route from Jeddah to Bisha, 277 KM of which was competitive stage. Ricky Brabec, the reigning champion, had a flawless day yesterday at the prologue and got the tough job of opening the inaugural special. But along the way it turned out to be...

KTM's reign over Dakar started in 2001 Paris-Dakar rally which was run for 10,600 KM (6,600 Miles) in 20 days. In the end the Italian rider Fabrizio Meoni claimed a surprising victory over it. He did not win any single stage but he was consistent and managed to bring it...

Stage 11 was a 744 KM route from Shubaytah to Haradh, 379 KM of which was competitive stage. Starting to the stage all eyes were on Ricky Brabec as he was leading the overall by 25 minutes and getting closer to end KTM's reign over Dakar Rally. As three Honda...

After the tragic loss of Paulo Goncalves race control cancelled stage 8 for bikes and quads. Yesterday the greatest adventure resumed from stage 9. There was no surprise or any dramatic change in the leader board. Pablo Quintanilla won yesterdays stage and reduced the difference with Brabec but not much....

Stage 7 was a 741 KM route from Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir, 546 KM of which was competitive stage. Stage 6 winner and overall leader Ricky Brabec opened the stage for another challenging day. After 161 KM into the special he was caught by his teammate Joan Barreda. Then...

Stage 6 was a 830 KM route from Ha’il to Riyadh, 477 KM of which was competitive stage. Stage 5 winner Toby Price started to day first and it came with a price. This years edition had this stage leading challenge for everybody and it was Toby's turn today. This...