It's not really a rest day, as there is plenty of work to be done in the bivouac at the 2024 Dakar Rally. Factory riders have media and sponsor duties and, of course, the Original by Motul / Malle Moto competitors are on their own to get their bikes back in shape to attack the second half of this ambitious 2024 Dakar Rally course.

We check in with top racers, team managers, malle moto racers, women racers, Rally 2 contenders and more in today's interview-filled show.

Of course, we go into Stage 7 details and how much time we think contenders have to gain, or lose!

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