Dakar- 2016 here we go!

[Omega Man]

Almost missed it- the 2016 Dakar rally.
I liked it better when it was Paris-Dakar for a number of reasons. I guess with so much of the world PO'd at each other, it's still a pretty good event.
Seems like the 1st stage was rained out, Just watched the second stage highlights on NBCsn- coverage was good for a half hour.
The route-

I really like the technology that goes into the off-road vehicles. Peugeot seems to be doing pretty well- didn't even realize they were still around
I would like to have one of those Kamaz or Mann trucks- go anywhere possibility.

http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2016/us/route.html

Enjoy.
OM

 

[Voni]

When it was in Africa we never missed an update. We were in Kansas with snow.

Now, in Texas, we just seem to go out for a ride and forget to watch.

Missing it though.

Voni
sMiling

 

[junkjohn]

Did not realize it was Dakar time. Thanks for the heads up OM. Seems like there was no hype coming up to it this year.

 

[20774]

My TV provider is showing it at various times throughout the day...it's at 4:30pm local...DVR set.

 

[Omega Man]

My TV provider is showing it at various times throughout the day...it's at 4:30pm local...DVR set.

I dusted off the BetaMax for this one
OM

 

[rangerreece]

Dude! Thanks for the heads up, big time. I have the hardest time finding motorcycle centric programming on television.

 

[Omega Man]

Nice segment on the motorcycle riders...Very cool that Malcolm Smith's son is there- on a Husky
I think the oldest US rider said he was 45......Still no hope for me I still miss having a bike that will wheelie on command.
Interesting on the 2 wheel drive Peugeot's doing well. I used to do real well in VW beetles off-road back in the day. Somehow the 2WD's seemed to stay on top and go through.
I would like to be in the pits to check how the vehicles are prepped.
OM