The worse injury of the race so far...another intense day in Africa racing to Dakar on the Africa Eco Race on my KTM. The toll on my body from day after day racing across the desert is really kicking in but my incredible support crew are helping me keep going. As always I'm sharing the real honest reality of extreme rally racing with you

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STAGE 10 (Day 11): Amodjar → Akjoujt
Liaison: 0km
Special stage: 387.88km
Liaison: 25.33km
Total: 413.21km
Distance completed so far: 5175.09km
Distance to Dakar: 833.6km

Watch below to see the previous episodes of this multi-part series:

Part 1: The Rally Adventure Begins
   • Terrified! Ready to watch the brutal ...  

Part 2: Too Scared to Fall Asleep
   • Afraid To Close Your Eyes? Join The T...  

Part 3: Close Call: Heart-pounding Escape From Car Crash In Race To Dakar – Part 3
   • Close Call: Heart-pounding Escape Fro...  

Part 4: Appalling day - crashed and totally lost in the desert racing to Dakar Senegal
   • Appalling day - crashed and totally l...  

Part 5: Painful day racing - stuck in the pitch black fighting to get to Dakar Senegal
   • Epic Dakar Motorbike Adventure: A Gru...  

Part 6: Cruel but epic Dakar motorbike adventure - If this was a one day race, no one would enter
   • Cruel but epic Dakar motorbike advent...  

Part 7: Riding so fast his pants fell down! Averaging 85km/h in the Africa Eco Race
   • His pants fell down! Averaging 85kmph...  

Part 8: Rest day shenanigans – Africa Eco Race
   • Rest day shenanigans - Africa Eco Race  

Part 9: What's it like racing to Dakar? It's time for Mauritanian sand
   • What's it like racing to Dakar? It's ...  

Part 10: Another day alone in the desert - fighting for Dakar in the Africa Eco Race
   • Another day alone in the desert - fig...  

Part 11: Africa is trying to break me....will I actually be able to make it Dakar?
   • Africa is trying to break me....will ...  

Part 12: Seeing such a huge crash in monster size dunes really shook me up
   • Seeing such a huge crash in monster s...  

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:

- KTech 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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Teng Tools #getorganised https://www.tengtools.com/
Cardo Systems #askforcardo https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/5gxzq and use code “TGOAB“
Michelin #teammichelin
Revolution Race
CTEK Chargers

Edit & Thumbnail - Team KapDx Media - (Suruj Barman & Arjun Tumung)

Music Credits: Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...

Tracks:
ES_Come Prepared - Trailer Worx.mp3
ES_Crescent City - August Bust.mp3
ES_Cross My Mind (Instrumental Version) - Suffer City.mp3
ES_Roof Leak - Auxjack.mp3
ES_Adrenaline Rush - Rockin' For Decades.mp3
ES_Different Times - Jett Everill.mp3
ES_Promise to Be Kind (on Christmas) - J.F. Gloss.mp3

Timestamp:
Chapter 1: Windy Start & Essential Tips (0:15 - 10:45)
0:15 - Wind whipping everywhere!
4:13 - Long rides can get uncomfortable, but this might help.
7:45 - Plotting my course through the stage with the roadbook.
9:18 - The village is buzzing! Soaking up the local vibes before the race starts.
10:45 - Gotta fuel up! Pitstop for gas and ready to tackle this stage.
Chapter 2: Racing the Dunes & Progress Check (14:03 - 21:27)
14:03 - And we're off! Time to race these dunes!
16:53 - Quick snack break to keep me going.
19:32 - Checking the distance - how much further?
20:25 - Getting closer to Dakar! Every kilometer counts.
21:27 - Sharing some snacks with the local kids.
Chapter 3: Bivouac Wrap-Up & Exclusive Interview (26:24 - 31:42)
26:24 - Another tough day done! But I made it to the finish line.
27:04 - Back at the bivouac.
31:42 - Just sat down for an interview! Sharing my thoughts with the Africa Eco Race Media Crew.

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