Dakar 2010 Stage 3: Described by many as one of the toughest stages they have ever encountered, in any rally.
At the moment Don is listed as one of 14 riders that have withdrawn from the rally in stage 3! We expect that number to climb. UPDATE: As of 10:20PM PST, that number has grown to 20.
For those of you who have been trying to track Don on-line it has been a frustrating day, from all reports it has been far worse for Don.
Don had another bad night and day with his stomach problems but made it to the start of the special stage this morning.
However shortly into the stage Don fell victim to bad gasoline in his tank. This same problem afflicted many riders including favorite Marc Coma. Don persevered for a long time, but this stage has been described by many as one of the toughest they have ever encountered in any rally! The sand was really tough and it was incredibly hot. Don and many other riders were forced to ride in first or second gear as that was the best their engines could do on the foul gasoline.
