Experience the adrenaline rush, tension and intense moments as I head off for Day 1 racing in the Africa Eco Race. Beginning the day with a flat battery straight off the ferry in Morocco, a heart pounding moment as I narrowly escape being hit by a car, stepping on my headphones and all of this before even starting the first off-road special stage of the Africa Eco Race.
This is just Day 1 of racing towards Dakar, what else could possibly go wrong over the next 13 days.
I hope you enjoy part 3 of this intense multi episode series, where the harsh reality of taking on the toughest, most extreme and historically renowned races in the world is about to hit! I am equipped with nothing but my bike, an odometer, compass and a paper scroll road book.
It is officially time for me to set off and begin to navigate my way solo over thousands of kms of punishing terrain for the next 13 days on my way to Dakar. This is not going to be an easy task.
STAGE 1 (Day 1): NADOR → BOUDNIB
Liaison: 85.55 km
Special stage: 173.56 km
Liaison: 237.93 km
Total: 597 km
Watch below to see the previous episodes of this multi part series:
Part 1: The Rally Adventure Begins https://youtu.be/i4l1ASRR3FI?si=S0alByrwx4qR3rXj
Part 2: Too Scared to Fall Asleep https://youtu.be/zWXD-RZ4nQs?si=AZqNcVjJNove6qeJ
More information on this series:
- EasySim www.easysim.global use discount code TGOAB15 for 15% off all data bundles
- Guardian Bell tracking system www.guardianbell.co.uk
I’m riding Big Buddy a KTM 450 rally replica with some key modifications:
- KTeck Suspension set for my weight
- Michelin desert bib mousse and tyres to ensure zero punctures
- Caulfield custom made seat for a happy Vanessa bottom
- Cross Country ADV mega rally pegs - And my own personalised graphics designed by me
- Custom tool kit hidden under the seat with Teng Tools and my emergency flare
- Land Rover Defender 90 on BF Goodrich tyres with Lazer lamp
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Revolution Race
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Edit & Thumbnail - Team KapDx Media - (Suruj Barman & Arjun Tumung)
Music Credits: Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/si5fin/
Tracks:
ES_I Don't Give A ... (Instrumental Version) - Def Lev.mp3
ES_The Bears Are Hungry - Christian Andersen.mp3
ES_Blood Money - Hampus Naeselius.mp3
ES_CLOUD9 - BLUE STEEL (1).mp3
ES_Nothing But Mine (Instrumental Version) - Parellite.mp3
ES_HEATER - BLUE STEEL.mp3
Timestamp:
0:00 - Journey Begins: Monaco to Sète Ferry Experience
1:31 - Sète Ferry Stop: Passport Check Insights
2:07 - Africa Eco Race start gate
4:29 - Especial Stage start line
6:43 - Close Call: The Near-Miss Car Incident
7:05 - What happens when you need to pee during a Race
8:58 - Completing Day 1: Special Stage Wrap-Up
9:30 - Day 1 Recap: Challenges and Achievements
10:02- Bivouac Life: Nighttime Activities Explored
12:41 - Camp Insights: Bivouac Tour and Daily Life
13:53 - Technical Troubles: Fixing a Broken Insta360 Mount
14:17 - Interview with the Africa Eco Race media group
17:32 - Dinner at the Bivouac Day 1 End
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