Tough Dakar Rally Stage Two For Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Stage two of the 2020 Dakar Rally has proved to be a tough one for Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Xavier de Soultrait, Adrien Van Beveren and Franco Caimi. Faced with a 367-kilometre stage that they knew would feature arguably the most challenging navigation of the 12-day event, all riders found themselves caught in dust from other competitors and decided to proceed with caution. Completing the stage in ninth, 13th and 14th positions respectively, all three riders successfully finished the first half of the super marathon stage without problems, but a little frustrated that they hadnât been able to better maximise their advantageous start positions. Jamie McCanney, the teamâs fourth member, also completed the demanding stage without issues, in 34th position. Finishing the stage as the teamâs highest placed rider, Xavier de Soultrait initially improved from his 13th place starting position. Working his way up to ninth by the first waypoint he then struggled with dust and sensibly opted not to take any unnecessary risks. Once ahead of the riders in front of him he was able to increase his pace and safely complete the stage in a time of just over six minutes behind the dayâs motorcycle-class winner.
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