Chris NewbyFraser Posted April 26, 2019 Share The race is confirmed for Saudi for a 5 year contract with an option to renew. The route starts in Jeddah and goes through deep inland areas probably never seen by Western outsiders. Should be fascinating. The finish is in Al Qiddya - a specialist entertainment complex being built outside of the land locked capital city of Riyadh. Duane_Bosch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted April 26, 2019 Share Sorry but this is not called for as these regulations stem from religous beliefs.I've worked in saudi. It most definitely is backward in some respects, but bizarrely so. I could go to the mall as a single man, as I'm a westerner. A local can not go to the mall by himself, security will stop him at the door. This was explained to me that travelling alone like that is seen as "cruising for chicks". drawkcab This was about 10 years ago before women were allowed to drive, which is of course a recent thing. I doubt that has gone smoothly. It most definitely has the terrain for the race, I went on a few trips to the desert, the locals LOVE driving up and down sanddunes like hooligans. Now obviously this will offend some people, due to their religion. I'm actually quite equal there, because I think ALL religions are backward and from the dark ages, so I'm not singling the saudis/muslims out here specifically. I also don't think we should be skirting this issue. If you want to talk about Dakar2020 in Saudi Arabia, then the archaic customs and the issues it is going to present are going to be quite a talking point. it will come up eventually. I'm happy for someone to report this, and admin make the call that no religious discussion on this thread, take it elsewhere. I can live with that, even though i feel it's also backward. I see the same issue with Qatar 2022 worldcup, which of course remains the biggest and most expensive joke in worldsport. gemmerbal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted April 26, 2019 Share I see the same issue with Qatar 2022 worldcup, which of course remains the biggest and most expensive joke in world sport. How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JScottP Posted April 26, 2019 Share I see the same issue with Qatar 2022 worldcup, which of course remains the biggest and most expensive joke in world sport. How so?https://thearabweekly.com/2022-world-cup-disaster-qatar-whether-it-hosts-it-or-not Multiple deaths of workers, corruption, moving the tournament to a different time of year etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted April 26, 2019 Share I see the same issue with Qatar 2022 worldcup, which of course remains the biggest and most expensive joke in world sport. How so?They awarded the second largest sporting event to a country that had never even qualified for it, is smaller than swaziland, with a population less than namibia, and a ranking out the top100*. *They've since bought a whole bunch of dudes from around the world, changed their names and got a bit better. Kind of like when ryk and roland were going to be qatari for $$$$The whole Qatar2020 is a big farce, Sepp Blatter's final joke. Skylark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted April 26, 2019 Share https://thearabweekly.com/2022-world-cup-disaster-qatar-whether-it-hosts-it-or-not Multiple deaths of workers, corruption, moving the tournament to a different time of year etc. etc. exactly. and i don't think we should be giving anything to a country with such an abysmal human rights record and the honour of being the highest polluter per capita. The funny thing is since this was awarded even the other gulf states have stopped playing with this bully. but I know we're well off topic now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted April 26, 2019 Share exactly. and i don't think we should be giving anything to a country with such an abysmal human rights record and the honour of being the highest polluter per capita. The funny thing is since this was awarded even the other gulf states have stopped playing with this bully. but I know we're well off topic now.Ja sorry for the derailing the thread I was just curious. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted January 7, 2020 Share Right said Fred....It’s startedIs Alonso still in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Rat Posted January 7, 2020 Share Right said Fred....It’s startedIs Alonso still in it?Alonso had some bad luck yesterday currently lying 4th on today's stage. We have two ladies in the bikes Kirsten Landman and Tyla Perry both lying in the 80s on their first Dakar. Vetplant and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted January 7, 2020 Share Alonso had some bad luck yesterday currently lying 4th on today's stage. We have two ladies in the bikes Kirsten Landman and Tyla Perry both lying in the 80s on their first Dakar.That's what Iike about this sport - its basically you and the vehicle out there, you have to sort it out. Big change from the F1 scene. Privateers even more so - I enjoyed Lyndon Poskitt vlogs (last year?) although it seems he has gone the full Monty now with a pro team Edit: typos Edited January 7, 2020 by kosmonooit Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted January 7, 2020 Share There is also a Zimbo doing his first on a bike Graeme Sharp https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2019/01/27/graeme-sharps-dakar-rally-dream/ Wannabe and kosmonooit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted January 7, 2020 Share There is also a Zimbo doing his first on a bike Graeme Sharp https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2019/01/27/graeme-sharps-dakar-rally-dream/What about the Kalahari Ferrari? Ross Branch, took stage 2 Real desert scenes, what are the temps like? Edited January 7, 2020 by kosmonooit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted January 7, 2020 Share I think the crazy saffa now swiss explorer mike horn might be doing it... saw a M Horn with a swiss flag ???????? on a car in the Dakar preview on Saturday. Have recorded the stages so far without watching yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted January 7, 2020 Share What about the Kalahari Ferrari? Ross Branch, took stage 2 Real desert scenes, what are the temps like?After a big crash today sees Ross 1h27 back on today's stage nursing a damaged shoulder... pitty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted January 7, 2020 Share I think the crazy saffa now swiss explorer mike horn might be doing it... saw a M Horn with a swiss flag on a car in the Dakar preview on Saturday. Have recorded the stages so far without watching yetHe only just arrived back to his family on the 2nd and I would say he is pretty stuffed so doubt its him.I could be wrong but doubt it.I follow him very closely and this last adventure was his toughest Edited January 7, 2020 by Kranswurm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted January 7, 2020 Share After a big crash today sees Ross 1h27 back on today's stage nursing a damaged shoulder... pitty!Go Botswana!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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