Tamsin Jones gets our 2011 Dakar coverage kicked off with a call on the progress of Craig Bounds. Through scrutineering, they are looking forward to the official briefing and kickoff tomorrow.

Garry calls in with some detailed followup on questions and comments from the Safari discussion/coverage thread at ADVrider.com Pull up a barstool.

Garry calls in with a post-event wrap up for what has to be the most successful Safari "post-ressurection". Well done Garry and Team Husaberg. Thanks for letting us ride over your shoulder, look forward to doing it again in 2011.

Garry Connell calls in with his Leg 6 report, and some observations about how the event has changed (since its resurrection several years ago) from the "Safari's of Old". (This editor's opinion is that Octagon, the current organizers, have made huge strides in the past few years and are headed in the right direction in both the event organization, and media distribution. ~N)

Justin Maley calls in from Safari HQ with competitor, service crew, and Adventure Tour participant interviews.  Follow Justin's outstanding Safari blog at http://mxracer51.blogspot.com/

Garry Connell calls in with his Leg 5 report.

Garry Connell calls in after Leg 4 with a report on his ride, the Team Husaberg situation, and the rallye in general.  I know I say it all the time, but Garry's got the knack for making you feel like you're right there with him.  Cheers, Garry!

Justin Maley rings in with a report and interviews following Leg 4.  Follow his excellent blog at http://mxracer51.blogspot.com/

Justin Maley calls in from the Coolgardie bivouac with interviews with David Schwarz (team Husaberg, 6th overall) and Graham Grant (riding an '83 BMW GS), and a race status recap from Mark. Thanks, Guys!

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