BEARcast#322: INSIDE Dakar Interview mir Bradley Cox & Robie Wallace | DAKAR.FM

·1 hr 20 min·5 clips

After a Dakar crash, Bradley Cox thought it might be his last time on a rally bike.

The episode features two interviews with Dakar Rally competitors. Bradley Cox, a South African factory rider for Sherco, talks about his first season after moving from KTM. He describes the emotional rollercoaster of crashing at Dakar 2025 and later securing a factory ride. Cox details technical adjustments like switching from WP to KYB suspension and the pressure of being a factory rider. He also discusses his training regimen, focusing on strength over cardio in recent years. Robbie Wallace, a British privateer, explains his return to Dakar after finishing in 2025. He highlights the financial difficulties, including a fundraiser that raised 12,000 euros. Wallace talks about his preparation, emphasizing improved fitness and trials bike training for technical sections. Both riders critique the 2026 Dakar route, noting increased rocky sections and reduced dunes. Cox aims for a top-ten finish, while Wallace targets a better result than his previous 32nd place stage finish. The hosts, Howie and Chris, guide the conversations, touching on topics like nutrition, hydration, and the camaraderie within teams.

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