T2T day 14

T2T Day 14 24-Nov-2011 

Dakhla

Miles covered:  0            T2T miles so far: 2,820               Punctures : 0    

( KP miles unknown )

Evening Meal: Fefte Panini * 2

Road hours : 0

( KP road hours unknown )

Fettling hours : 8

A leisurely start to the day allowed team T2T team to carry on preparing for the journey ahead. The tight schedule with the support vehicle only available for a limited period meant some tough choices had to be made. A hazy plot emerged for a 3 pronged attack on our ultimate destination.

• Team leader Kev plus support to venture into the sands of Northern Mauritania as planned
• Jon will stay on in camp dusty for a day or two before taking a less arduous route on main roads through Mauritania and on into Mali.
• Jas will make it up as he goes along

The team will rendezvous in south/central Mali for the final assault on our hard for prize. Daily txt contact was to be maintained to give all team members an idea of progress. Team Leader, Kev’s Dakar was prepared and ready to go by 3pm – A few last minute adjustments and wiring repairs. The chain was degreased and dry lubed – A big thanks to BRANDEDBIKER.COM for their generous bits of kit specifically provided for the job.

Jas and Jon bid Kev and the Latvians a fond au-revoir and bon voyage.

Jas continued to fettle until his GS achieved showroom condition while trying to put on a brave face and not getting too down hearted at missing out on the off road sections. Thankfully there were no more problems discovered

Jas fettling