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“I slept 9 hours tonight. I got up at eight. Falling asleep while I was asleep, but this morning I felt like I had been killed, my head was dizzy, it was hard to recover from yesterday’s burden. I ate, got a job and went back, ”says Arūnas Gelažninkas.
Since the morning, motorcyclists fight at full speed. Compared to the competitors, it seems that the Zigmas Dakar team leader could also work as a mechanic.
“I replaced the chain, sprockets, brake pads, fuel tank filters, injector, clutch, oil, motorcycle air filters and fitted new wheels and tires. I’ve been working since eight in the morning for three hours and I won’t know how long it will take. Helmets, clothes, shoes: everything must be washed. You have to look good, ”jokes the runner.
At Bivake today, everyone but the lonely class rests, walks, shares interviews, calls families, someone is still asleep. A true day of rest. Just not alone. They chose to participate in Dakar, where 24/7 versatility is needed.
VIDEO: A.Gelažninkas – among the leaders in the “lonely” class: I had to drive while standing, the biggest muscle aches began
“My friend Benjamin Melot found water in the oil system, he drove the engine. I didn’t know how lucky I was. I did not observe the others, but they all do less or less ”, compares the Lithuanian.
Tomorrow, a marathon awaits the motorcyclists of the “Original by motul” class – they will not return to the bivouac with others after the speed section.
VIDEO: For A.Gelažninkas, the sixth speed section was one of the most difficult: “You always drive stopped in the dunes, there was never a rear position”
“When I have my motorcycle in order, I will probably go for lunch and dinner. There will also be a briefing at six in the afternoon and it will be necessary to prepare for tomorrow’s marathon, carry a sleeping bag, clothes, because we will not return to the bivouac after the stage speed. It will be necessary to spend the night somewhere, it is not yet clear where, “says Arūnas.
A.Gelažninkas is currently ranked 33rd in the overall standings, second in the singles category, just 33 seconds behind leader B.Melotas.
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