It is a very sad day for racing,A good friend Elmer Symons died today.
God speed Elmer.
God speed Elmer.
They're going to have to do something to stop the massacre.
He's the second fatality this year and they're not even halfway through.
This topic on KT is about him:
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=200266
It shows him taking some guys to ktmtalk.com for a ride and also showing off his Dakar ride.
Sad, sad...
He's the second fatality this year and they're not even halfway through.
This topic on KT is about him:
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=200266
It shows him taking some guys to ktmtalk.com for a ride and also showing off his Dakar ride.
Sad, sad...
I had only a limited crossing of paths with Elmer some years back. He was working at Malcom Smiths at the time and we had a nice chat when I called one day shopping for a bike. At the very least, he passed while doing something that he loved. Everyone should be so lucky.
We are diminished.........
We are diminished.........
Joined Jun 2005
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Kings Farth
Resting day today.
Follow the event at
http://www.dakar.com/ Many people have difficulties taking in the scale of the event, if you read this link carefully it may help on the way.
http://www.eurosport.com/rallyraid/ lots of footage etc.
Froggy, it was bad, but really, the word massacre? It was last year two riders died. I think one of them had a heart attack on the second stage and then Caldecott died in piste from a violent crash. Two young spectators were then run over in Africa. It must be that that you are thinking of. A very very sad Dakar rallye year.
Scary on the first two days this year, but miracously none of the thousands of the spectators were killed. All the competitors know its dangerous and are there of their free will, except those forced by their passion. The danger was marked out in the roadbook. It's safer to stay in bed, if you can keep yourself from smoking of course, in which case you risk falling asleep and setting fire to yourself, or if that fails slowly perish in lung cancer. We'll see. I think the same no matter the sport, skiing and table tennis take their toll too. Why shouldn't you play table tennis if that is what you want to do? We all know that we are going to die but it is very sad that a rider dies that young though. Very sad indeed.
Follow the event at
http://www.dakar.com/ Many people have difficulties taking in the scale of the event, if you read this link carefully it may help on the way.
http://www.eurosport.com/rallyraid/ lots of footage etc.
Froggy, it was bad, but really, the word massacre? It was last year two riders died. I think one of them had a heart attack on the second stage and then Caldecott died in piste from a violent crash. Two young spectators were then run over in Africa. It must be that that you are thinking of. A very very sad Dakar rallye year.
Scary on the first two days this year, but miracously none of the thousands of the spectators were killed. All the competitors know its dangerous and are there of their free will, except those forced by their passion. The danger was marked out in the roadbook. It's safer to stay in bed, if you can keep yourself from smoking of course, in which case you risk falling asleep and setting fire to yourself, or if that fails slowly perish in lung cancer. We'll see. I think the same no matter the sport, skiing and table tennis take their toll too. Why shouldn't you play table tennis if that is what you want to do? We all know that we are going to die but it is very sad that a rider dies that young though. Very sad indeed.
Smorgasbord said:
Well in French we use the term massacre a lot, whether death was involved or not. If a team gets trounced like 10-0 in soccer then it's called a massacre.
More than 3 fatalities in a racing event is called a "massacre" and titles like "let's end the massacre" show up in the papers.
There is a debate right now regarding the whole race, especially the "anti-mondialists" (they use to call themselves communists).
Something is wrong that so many guys have died lately, that's a lot more than before. Reducing the CCs down to under 650 (bye bye LC8s) may not be the only thing to do.
Remember, once the bike of choice was the Tenere.
Joined Mar 2006
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mid-wales, uk
there were 4 deaths last year and 2 of those were children who ran in front of vehicles.
thankfully there has only been 1 this year. so far.
i bet there will be more people killed from falling down the stairs or from bee stings during the same period than are killed on the rally.
if people want to take part in this they go into it with open eyes and know the risks as do the families of the competitors.
personnaly i'd give it a go in a car, but not on a bike. thats my choice.
thankfully there has only been 1 this year. so far.
i bet there will be more people killed from falling down the stairs or from bee stings during the same period than are killed on the rally.
if people want to take part in this they go into it with open eyes and know the risks as do the families of the competitors.
personnaly i'd give it a go in a car, but not on a bike. thats my choice.
Joined Jun 2005
449 Posts | 1+
Kings Farth
Anne-charlotte Tilliette, riding with her father in the rally, has over 90 hours on the clock in this race so far. tht is timed hours only. She is only 20 years old! Respect. There are still a few stages and a very long way to go before it is over.
My favourite among the ladies is Gesina Pol. she is 23 and really proven herself this year. Fastest, without doubt, among the ladies, is Annie Seel who miracously is still in the race after unbelievably much mechanical trouble. Her position in the standings is not even near being representative for her capability as a rider. The favourite among the eurosports cameramen the 38 year old swedish blonde is well represented in the footage to be found at their homepage.
Good luck girls. I pray you make it to lac rose.
What can you say...
My favourite among the ladies is Gesina Pol. she is 23 and really proven herself this year. Fastest, without doubt, among the ladies, is Annie Seel who miracously is still in the race after unbelievably much mechanical trouble. Her position in the standings is not even near being representative for her capability as a rider. The favourite among the eurosports cameramen the 38 year old swedish blonde is well represented in the footage to be found at their homepage.
Good luck girls. I pray you make it to lac rose.
What can you say...
Joined Jun 2005
449 Posts | 1+
Kings Farth
Dakar.com today:
Eric Aubijoux, biker n°26 died while he was on his way to Dakar after the timed special of stage 14 between Tambacounda and Dakar.
He stopped his bike 15 kilometres from the finish of the liaison feeling faint. Victim of a cardiac arrest, he couldn’t be reanimated.
The 42-year-old native from Charente in France had a passion for moto cross and was taking part in his 6th Dakar after finishing 16th in 2001. 26th of the day’s stage, he was 18th of the overall standings.
The organisers of the Dakar wish to express their sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Eric Aubijoux, biker n°26 died while he was on his way to Dakar after the timed special of stage 14 between Tambacounda and Dakar.
He stopped his bike 15 kilometres from the finish of the liaison feeling faint. Victim of a cardiac arrest, he couldn’t be reanimated.
The 42-year-old native from Charente in France had a passion for moto cross and was taking part in his 6th Dakar after finishing 16th in 2001. 26th of the day’s stage, he was 18th of the overall standings.
The organisers of the Dakar wish to express their sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Joined Dec 2005
1K Posts | 0+
australia
speaking of females
last year PATSY QUICK finished the dakar on a bike , what a supa effort .
looks like its gunna cost me 175,000 to 200,000 AUD to do the dakar in 2008 !!!
that is the cost if you are hard enough .
last year PATSY QUICK finished the dakar on a bike , what a supa effort .
looks like its gunna cost me 175,000 to 200,000 AUD to do the dakar in 2008 !!!
that is the cost if you are hard enough .
well Despres did it finally. Bunch of KTMs and a couple WRFs (somehow being light and nibble helps in some stages, but you can't beat top speed, but hey enough with the pro-hussy rant).
Joined Jun 2005
449 Posts | 1+
Kings Farth
Coma will take it better than anyone else, didn't he win last year because Cyril crashed? Chris Blais did a fantastic Dakar and deserved a place on the podium. I like it when privateers scare the heck out of the massive factory teams, Ullevalseter, the very nice and humble man from Norway came in on the 4th place, and all by himself, to me he is the king of the Dakar. Shlesser in his home built car manged to beat quite a few of the factory teams, but mitsubishi, and got himself a place on the podium and the 2wd class victory. Robby Gordon managed a stage victory in his fantastic hummer and also finished the race this year, Im sure that he'll be back next year. Now having gained more Dakar experience and actually done a good Dakar I'd be surprised if he is not going to try to win next time. And have a somewhat realistic chance. But frenchman Shlesser with his massive Dakar experience will be there for sure so it won't be that easy.
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