This just in from Don’s daughter Alex in the UK:
I have been watching British Eurosport channel on TV tonight, it broadcasts the Dakar for half an hour every night and I just saw Don on his bike in the background of the an interview!! It looked as though the riders were coming in for the day or maybe just going through a check point. Just thought i’d let you know so you can post it on our website that he’s been spotted! 🙂
From Natalie:
They are in the middle of no where – in the bivouac! Simon and Don have already had a confrontation with Kamaz Team (the big trucks)
over where they were parked!!! Remember, Don and Simon are two little independents and the Kamaz Team is a huge team with those big huge trucks. Two little bikes up against like 7 huge trucks and Don said 47 Russians!!He seems in good spirits. The sand was hard for him
Hip Hip Horray!!!! I just spoke to Don and Simon on the phone. He seems in good spirits, the sand, although it was only 13 kms, was super tough for him. He and Simon have been tussling with the Kamaz team over a parking spot!!!!!!
Keep us in the loop Alex, you have way better coverage over there. xx m
Hey everyone who is wanting to track Don. We are in contact with the fellow who handles the tracking for ASO. I just don’t think tracking is working yet.
Also, in the Live feature on the official Dakar website it states that Don is riding a KTM…he is
actually riding a Husqvarna.