Bikers traditionally set out for the shortened stage (it has 255 measured kilometers) early in the morning. Michek gradually increased the pace, and when some favorites made navigational mistakes in the end, he finished 13. “I am very happy with the result. The special was fast, but in the middle it was a big mess. However, I held on, trying to make the most of it. I enjoyed the whole stage. It had a sandy and slightly harder surface, but I’m happy to be at the finish line. Keep your fingers crossed for us, because the Dakar is still long, “he said right after the finish.
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In the overall standings, however, he will remain in 23rd place, just behind Jan Brabec, who lost less than 16 minutes in Tuesday’s stage and was 31st.
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However, now Michka et al. awaits a long drive to the bivouac, which is a little scary. Already on Monday, the riders complained about the great winter that prevails in Saudi Arabia.
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“The winter was absolutely tragic. I stopped people and begged them to lend me a jacket. Fortunately, at the 80th kilometer, a local native lent me a jacket. Otherwise, it would be unbearable. Either the cold crossings will make you stiff or mentally complicate you. Perhaps the first option will apply, “described Martin Michek, 11th on Monday.
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Yesterday I was very sorry, but today I got a taste, cheered Martin MichekVideo: Orion Moto Racing Group
Milan Engel also considered contacting someone along the way and asking for a jacket. “Eventually, I coughed it up and drove on. I then knocked in the bivouac in the cold, “said the ORION – MRG racer.” It’s really challenging – you will reach the finish line of the timed section, you are sweaty. when we are at more normal temperatures. “
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