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Stan rings in from the finish line -- having just stepped off the podium!  From seventh just a few days ago, he climbed into the top three on the final day.  Way to keep at it! Find complete coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net  Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Stan Watt from team FrontRowGB with his stage 8 report, again running at the very front of the field, before a mechinical problem set him back a bit. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

One of my favorite calls ever uploaded to RallyRAIDio, John Deykes relates his totally sketchy, yet now amusing story of the all-night cab ride across Libya to get back to the Tunisian border. You'll never complain about a New York cabbie ever again! Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Now safely across the border into Tunisia with his broken bike, John Deykes makes contact and is clearly happy to be out of Libya!  Stay tuned to http://RallyRAIDio.net for more coverage from the Optic Tunisia rally.  Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Stan calls in after stage 7, as the rally returns to Tunisia with another soft stage with technical navigation. Michel Marchini, overall leader from the start suffers a mechanical failure. Rally is a cruel mistress. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Stan Watt from Team FrontRowGB calls with the news that the longest stage of the rally has been neutralized -- the sweep truck overturned with 8 on board last night, among other things, so for safety reasons today's stage has been turned into a liaison. A blow to the boys who were hoping to pull back some time today. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Stan Watt phones in after a superb performance in Stage 5 of the Optic, a day filled with soft sand and huge dunes. Update on Craig Bound's mechanical issues, and news that Ludivine Puy's bike was destroyed by fire out on the stage (she's okay). Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

John Deykes calls in from the bivouac, after a mechanical failure saw him collected by the Broom Wagon yesterday. He hopes to be able to repair the bike and at least "play" in the Libyan dunes before departing. The phone connection is a bit spotty, but scratchy news is better than no news at all!There is no description for this file!

Stan Watt from FrontRowGB calls in after stage 4, a stage with massive 300ft dunes well inside Libya. He catches us up on yesterday's news, which saw him and Derrick Edmondson go from 30 minutes ahead of the field, to nearly an hour behind after a confusion over a roadbook change found them on the wrong track. A protest has been filed with the jury, so they may see some or all of that time credited back. Today's stage had both fast bits, and huge dunes, while tomorrow's will be nearly entirely in the deep stuff. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Dave from Adventure-Spec rings in with an in-stage update for their riders. A long "classic" desert stage today, they're hoping it will play to the big bikes and strong navigation of their crew. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

John Deykes calls in after Day 3. Ever wonder what it would REALLY be like to run a rally? Listen in as John shares the dirty details that never seem to make the TV coverage... Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Stan Watt phones in as the rally has seen its first long desert stage, and has crossed the border into Libya. The FrontRowGB riders have moved considerably up the order since the prologue and are now inside the top 10. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Dave from Adventure-Spec rings in with their rider report for Day 2. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Richard rings in with a wrap-up after the finishing ceremony. Thanks for letting us ride pillion for the rally, Richard! Stay tuned for continuing coverage of the Central Europe Rally on RallyRAIDio.net. Music by Dreamline, available at Podsafe.com

Richard Kaye catches up with Jonah Street as they wait for the final podium. Jonah fills us in on his experience at the Central Europe Rally. Well done, Jonah, you've done us proud -- and we can't wait for the next rally! Stay tuned for continuing coverage of the Central Europe Rally on RallyRAIDio.net. Music by Dreamline, available at Podsafe.com

Remi (Flood from ADV) catches up with Rally PanAm after the last stage of the rally, and David has a chance to catch us up on the news of his rally. Thanks, David, heal well! And thanks, Remi, for being our reporter on the ground! Stay tuned for continuing coverage of the Central Europe Rally on RallyRAIDio.net. Music by Dreamline, available at Podsafe.com

SoCal boy John Deykes fulfills nearly every riders dream by participating in an African rally stage -- and he's got another week-plus to go! Great call in, John, good luck, and keep 'em coming! Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Stan Watt from team FrontRowGB phones in after the second stage, a tight 25km affair following a 180km liaison off the ferry. They boys look to move up the rostrum as the stages get longer, and better suited for their KTM 690's. Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net Music by Dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

John Deykes rings in from the ferry crossing across the Med. The easy livin' won't last long, though, as the long stages start right away, and the dunes are only a few days out. Good luck, John! Stay tuned for additional coverage of the Optic Tunisia Rally at http://RallyRAIDio.net

Richard Kaye corrals Annie Seel from Sweeden's Loctite team for a quick update. Annie and Richard were a few of the Dakar competitors who rode in Morocco together after the cancellation. Stay tuned for continuing coverage of the Central Europe Rally on RallyRAIDio.net. Music by Dreamline, available at Podsafe.com