The Dakar Rally starts after rest day. That's what they say. And apparently they know what they're talking about as  for the first time this year we are seeing big time losses from those who lead out stages and more and more mistakes are piling up.

Today's show features insight from stage winner Luciano Benavides, Toby Price, Skyler Howes, Mason Klein and Daniel Sanders and we enjoy a special, in-bivouac, guest correspondent chat with Women's division legend Miriam Pol.

Big thanks to Ashley House (@ashleypresents on social) for working the pits for this epic clip.

More to talk about in this show and we're just going to get on with it. Enjoy, and don't forget to play Dakar Fantasy Derby at https://chainslayer.com/dakar and buy yourself a sweet t-shirt at https://www.bivouacrally.com/shop

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