Dakar Fatality.....

Pegscraper · Jan 15, 2021

Sadly, it's not regarded as the hardest race in the World for nothing...........
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/55673076

andyc1 · Jan 15, 2021

I have to say I don't follow the Dakar but it would be great to see it televised (maybe it is but I only have freeview), would defiantly watch it. RIP

Pegscraper · Jan 15, 2021

It's been on Eurosport for years although I haven't followed it as much this year as I usually do.

Ricardodaforce · Jan 18, 2021

Dawsy said: ↑

It's not like the BBC to highlight a motorcycle sport death . It's the only time they mention bikes. Tossers.
RIP.
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i just looked on the bbc site. There is coverage of bike racing from many different disciplines.

Hubaxe · Jan 18, 2021

One of the motorcycle legend of the Dakar passed away last week. Hubert Auriol won 2 times on BMW and had this crash on Cagiva in 1987. He crossed the step line riding with 2 broken ankles.
He also won with a car later.
They all know the danger. Pierre Cherpin was on his 4th Dakar. Always sad, but lethal accident on such a crazy race can't be avoided.