Skyler Howes is a fan favorite no matter what bike he's riding. Which is good for him and his fans since he's just switched bikes and is now the final member of the six-rider deep HRC Monster Energy Honda Team.

In this pre-race interview we get down-and-dirty with Howes about injuries, his switch from Husqvarna to Honda, new team dynamics with fellow American Ricky Brabec and all the drama we can dig up (we're trying really hard to dig up some drama). We also go off on the assumption train in our take on the confusing 48-hour chrono stage and more. 

Join us moments before the riders take to the first stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally as we get all that's good from Skyler Howes.  

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