Rest day shenanigans - Africa Eco Race

World record in sleeping achieved! An epic 13 hours in my tent was clearly needed for my rejuvenation, following the first week of racing. The brutalities of endurance racing was warmly welcomed by rest day on my desert rally racing adventures heading for Dakar Senegal in the Africa Eco Race.

Rest day involved taking on as much good nutrition as possible with my @U-Perfom active collagen, whey and collagen protein powder along with various other protein bars, and shakes scattered across the day.

The girls didn’t cease to give me banter, entertainment, food, supplies and muscle rubs. My highlight was jumping in the Land Rover Bowler Defender 90 with Keri and Anika to find a place to go for a dip into the Atlantic Ocean. It wasn’t the most beautiful of beaches, there was probably more garbage than sand, but the icy cold water felt incredible on my muscles, and it was a great change of scene from vibrating on a motorbike.

To finish off an ace rest day I had an incredible steak dinner on the seafront in Dakhla, the huge lump of protein rich cow went down really well. My favorite bit was having to eat it with my fingers because the eco-friendly bamboo cutlery wasn’t quite strong enough to cut it; still a much better choice than plastic.

Very big smiles all round and feeling ready to get back in the saddle. Rest day is over. Bring on day 7.

Watch below to see the previous episodes of this multi part series:
Part 1: The Rally Adventure Begins
   • Terrified! Ready to watch the brutal ...  

Part 2: Too Scared to Fall Asleep
   • Afraid To Close Your Eyes? Join The T...  

Part 3: Close Call: Heart-pounding Escape From Car Crash In Race To Dakar – Part 3
   • Close Call: Heart-pounding Escape Fro...  

Part 4: Appalling day - crashed and totally lost in the desert racing to Dakar Senegal
   • Appalling day - crashed and totally l...  

Part 5: Painful day racing - stuck in the pitch black fighting to get to Dakar Senegal
   • Epic Dakar Motorbike Adventure: A Gru...  

Part 6: Cruel but epic Dakar motorbike adventure - If this was a one day race, no one would enter
   • Cruel but epic Dakar motorbike advent...  

Part 7: Can you ride fearless for so long determined to get to Dakar Senegal?

More information on this series:
- EasySim www.easysim.global use discount code TGOAB15 for 15% off all data bundles
- Guardian Bell tracking system www.guardianbell.co.uk
- U-Perform Active Collagen discount for 25% off subscriptions and 10% off one off orders. Use link:
https://shop.u-perform.co.uk/r1m81 or code “UPVRUC10”

I’m riding Big Buddy a KTM 450 rally replica with some key modifications:
- KTech Suspension set for my weight
- Michelin desert bib mousse and tyres to ensure zero punctures
- Caulfield custom made seat for a happy Vanessa bottom
- Cross Country ADV mega rally pegs - And my own personalised graphics designed by me
- Custom tool kit hidden under the seat with Teng Tools and my emergency flare
- Land Rover Defender 90 on BF Goodrich tyres with Lazer lamp



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Timestamp:
0:11 - (Day 5): Dakhla - Rest Day
1:29 - 13 hours sleep rest day brief
3:25 - Interview with Africa Eco Race media group
5:04 - Watch Tunisia desert challenge video
6:11 - Benefits of having a team in the rally
9:40 - KTM 450 rally general checkup
12:45 - Setting up for departure from Dakhla
14:11 - Steak dinner on the seafront in Dakhla

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