We last heard from Ned with a brief voicemail after the finish. We were finally able to catch up with him for a full interview from the airport in Miami on his way home today. Welcome back to the US of A, Ned. You've done us proud. Very proud. Grab a few beers (or coffee's, if you're at work -- dont' worry, we won't tell the boss) and listen in to get answers to the questions many of you have asked. A few surprising revelations, and more detail than a Dakar Junkie could ever hope to find anywhere else. To get any more involved in the race, you'd have to fork over your own entry fee.  Thanks for letting us Inside the Helmet, Ned. Can't wait to follow you wherever your next adventure may take you.

For those of you who aren't already following along, check out Ned's EXCELLENT thread on ADVrider.com: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707131