The 2023 Dakar Rally kicked off in fine form on December 31, 2022. After the first two stages, how are the riders faring so far? As ever, it’s a mixed bag, with good news for riders including Americans Ricky Brabec and Mason Klein, and bad news for reigning Dakar champ Sam Sunderland.
What happened to Sunderland? The seasoned Dakar competitor had a bad off on Stage 1, just 52 kilometers into the competition. Unfortunately, the crash resulted in a broken shoulder blade and an airlift to the hospital. We wish him a speedy and good recovery, as that’s not a result that anyone wants.
