The 2014 Dakar is off

196 bikers, 154  cars, 75 trucks and  47 quads are on the way  so the now traditional  "RRRRRRRRRobby Gordon" spectacular crash countdown clock has started!

The repute will take the competitors from Rosario in Argentina through Bolivia and end in Valparaiso, Chile on the 18th.    This year, bikes and quads will face their own, separate "marathon" stages where they will be on a separate route and with no access to support for two days.

You can follow live timing and results on the DAKAR web site, where you can also find  device apps if you like.