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November 20, 2019 22:10. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Racing runs January 5-17. In 2021, this will become the general rule. The Dakar Rally (or simply "The Dakar"; formerly known as the "Paris–Dakar Rally") is an annual rally raid organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation. The event, launched in 1979 with its original route between Paris and the Senegalese capital Dakar, moved to Saudi Arabia this year after a decade in South America, a decision which sparked an angry reaction from human rights organisations. The Dakar is running in Saudi Arabia this time, moving away from South America, where the past 10 rallies had been held. You've heard everyone else. The road book already highlights danger zones, but from now on competitors will also receive aural warnings in the approach to difficulty 2 and 3 zones to keep them alert. The event, launched in 1979 with its original route between Paris and the Senegalese capital Dakar, moved to Saudi Arabia this year after a decade in South America, a decision which sparked an angry reaction from human rights organisations. 01/03 This is what Mark and Dustin really thought about the Toronto Motorcycle Show. Mediocre competitors can memorise a road book from A to Z, but real navigators know how to read and interpret it on the fly. You need to know how to read and interpret the roadbook. (Supplied) Updated 20 November 2019 . Can advances in aerodynamics make bikes better? 01/15/2021. Most events since the inception in 1978 were staged from Paris, France, to Dakar, Senegal, but due to security threats in Mauritania, which led to the cancellation of the 2008 rally, events from 2009 to 2019 were held in South America. Nani Roma gives you advice and tips to make sure you are fully prepared for this exercise.

Previously, it had actually earned the Paris-Dakar name by literally running from France to Senegal, but threats of terrorism forced the rally to change continents in 2008. Official website of Dakar (ex Paris Dakar) Saudi Arabia welcomes all the competitors for Dakar 2021.

Competitors will set off from Jeddah towards the east and then head north, with a rest day in Ha’il on 9 January, before tracing the Red Sea coastline back to the finish. There will be 11 days of racing and one rest day, and there is also talk of a “super marathon” stage, with riders allowed very little time to work on their bike between days of racing. However, this time round, Medina will also close the loop and host the finish of the rally. Airbag vests, which are already in use in several road categories and in MotoGP, can reduce the severity of injury in a serious crash. The core of Saudi riders and drivers formed around Ha'il, whose annual rally is the major event of the rally raid community. The route has been released and here’s what’s in store. This year’s route is more than 13,000 km long (last year was just over 8.000 km). We weren’t able to do it, so we were obliged to abandon our project for this year,” he said.

Despite naysayers believing the rally would be challenged by Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, and that racers would stay away, there’s currently more than 150 riders signed up in the motorcycle category (no Canadians, though). Castera said the coronavirus pandemic had forced organisers to revise their plans for next year’s rally. The opener will be decided by seconds. We tried to keep a bit of the dunes, the technical sections and the quick parts each day.”. The ships and planes transporting the vehicles, competitors, and support teams will follow the same path in 2021.

Riders, drivers and co-drivers will have to marshal all their physical, mental, technical and strategic resources… while leaving something in the tank for later.
Castera also conceded the financial impact of the global health crisis would likely result in fewer participants over the next two years. For centuries, Ha'il was a stop on a trade route between the Red sea and Mesopotamia. The road book will also experience a quantum leap in usability with the introduction of a digital version, which is more reliable than the paper one, in certain categories. A quick scan through the listings seems to show fewer South American riders than in years past, with more Euro competitors—no real surprise there. This was also the first event under direction of David Castera, who replaced Etienne Lavigne when he stepped down from the role in March 2019 after 15 years in charge. Arab News. Digital versions will be available in certain categories. The Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2020 route map. > The CMG Opinionated Video Chat: The bike show, First Rides: 2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Some regions (and the quest for technical sections) are worth staying a bit longer to discover everything they have in store. Motorcycles sprout wings and the industry is all a flutter. The cream of the crop shone in the stages of the 2020 edition in which road books were handed out right before the start. The 2020 Dakar gets underway on January 5 with hundreds of the world’s best drivers, navigators and riders tackling a race like no other. The rally is open to amateur and professional entries, amateurs typically making up about eight… The 2020 edition was held in Saudi Arabia. Canada Moto Guide is a subsidiary of TRADER Corporation.

The ships and planes transporting the vehicles, competitors, and support teams will follow the same path in 2021. Competitors are expected to see a wide range of terrain, from mountains to flat-out desert blasting to challenging dune navigation. Cricket South Africa reveals lockdown restart plans, Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Why the Pinecrest Apartment balcony can't be edited, Super Rugby Aotearoa: Predictions and fixtures – Round 8, Yes, Garmin Connect is still down – the why is sketchy, Super Rugby Aotearoa: Predictions and fixtures – Round 7. The marathon stage fits the spirit of rally raids and the Dakar like a glove. The economic heart of the country was the scene of the arrival of the Dakar in Saudi Arabia in 2020. Curious to see how the Kingdom will accommodate female competitors. In total, 113 bikers, 13 quad riders, 91 car teams and 54 truck teams finished the rally-raid, that was notably marked by the exceptional enthusiasm the Dakar generated amongst the crowds in Argentina and in Chile. The Dakar Rally will head to Saudi Arabia for a second time in 2021. “During each stage we find a bit of all the ingredients. Following the deaths of two motorcyclists, Portugal’s Paulo Goncalves and Dutchman Edwin Straver, on this year’s rally, enhanced safety measures will be introduced in 2021. Route map for the 2021 Dakar Rally Getting lost to find peace and perspective.

Unfortunately, the week of confinement we should have left for a tour. But before you take a look at the video, you must familiarise yourself with the universal language and jargon of the rally raid world, as explained hereafter. They will now be mandatory and subject to inspection by race officials during technical scrutineering. The economic heart of the country was the scene of the arrival of the Dakar in Saudi Arabia in 2020. The Dakar Rally will take place from 3-15 January 2021, starting in Jeddah after venturing through the desert and along the Red Sea, organisers revealed Thursday. A superb balancing act. “We had mapped out a Dakar with other countries. Each motorbike will be granted a total of six rear tyres for the entire rally. Furthermore, certain especially tricky and hazardous sectors will be categorised as "slow zones" where the speed limit is 90 km/h.

For 2020, the race is running entirely in Saudi Arabia, starting in Jeddah and finishing in Qiddiyah, between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf with a loop south to the Dawasir Valley. The racing in South America was a mixed bag, with some epic battles over the years, and stunning scenery, but also heavy rainstorms, altitude sickness, and by 2019, the race was running only in Peru, instead of across multiple countries. However, this time round, Medina will also close the loop and host the finish of the rally.

We have three surrounding countries who want it and fit in with our DNA: Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.”. Come 2021, its vast and diverse landscapes will set the stage for a new tour of the desert in which riders, drivers and crews enter uncharted territory. The 2021 version of the gruelling 12-day marathon will take participants into uncharted territory, with all timed sections of the loop course brand new to the race. HRH Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal has a message for you: the countdown to #Dakar2021 is on! “We’ve made the most of all of Saudi Arabia,” rally director David Castera told AFP. © 1996-2020 Canada Moto Guide Finally, bikers will no longer be allowed to work on their motorbikes at refuelling stations. The 2020 Dakar Rally was the 42nd edition of the event and the first edition held in Saudi Arabia.The event started in Jeddah on 5 January and finished in Al-Qiddiya 17 January after 12 stages of competition.. The sporting teams in charge of preparing the 2021 edition of the rally have focused on fleshing out the new navigation system introduced last January and slowing down the vehicles to make the race even safer. Just over a month before the racing starts, the Dakar Rally’s organizers have announced their route for 2020. Following a test run in 2020, road books will be distributed to participants just before the start of each stage, as opposed to the previous evening. However, true connoisseurs also know the region as the cradle of rally raids in Saudi Arabia. Follow @arabnews. While Saudi Arabia made a strong impression on the hearts and minds of the competitors of the 2020 Dakar, it was only a sneak peek of its geography. 2008 - SECURITY AS A PRIORITY On the shores of the Red sea, the vehicles will rev up their engines and open the first gaps on a spectacular course designed to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Canada Moto Guide is here to provide motorcycle news, reviews and features from a Canadian (and often rather warped) perspective. “The country is so big that we managed to only use 50-100km of this year’s course. Riders will be forced to wear airbag vests, while aural warnings will notify competitors in the approach to potential dangers with designated “slow zones” limiting the speed to 90km/h in, especially tricky sectors.

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“We’ll do it another time. Just over a month before the racing starts, the Dakar Rally’s organizers have announced their route for 2020. Although some of the towns and cities that hosted the bivouac last January will be returning, the action will be brand-new! No tyre changes will be allowed in the car category during the marathon stage —not even between competitors. From next year, time penalties will be applied starting from the second piston change even if the rest of the engine remains the same. BMW Definition CE04 electric scooter: A concept almost ready for production? It’s the second time the race will take place in Saudi Arabia. In rally raids, tyre management usually plays a decisive role and determines just how hard the competitors can push their vehicles.


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