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Old 10-01-2006, 01:47 AM   #1
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I just heard some terrible news from a freind that Andy Caldecott was killed in a high speed crash during the 9th stage of the Dakar race ! Can anyone confirm this ?

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Old 10-01-2006, 06:14 AM   #2
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Just found a news story that confirms what I was told ! Damn shame as he was one of the best safari riders in the world . At least he died doing something he loved to do . He will be missed !
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Old 10-01-2006, 06:16 AM   #3
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Sad news alright

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Fatal accident of Australian Andy Caldecott
Dakar : KTM Motorsport Press Release

Australian Repsol KTM rider Andy Caldecott fatally crashed on the 9th stage of the Dakar (Nouakchott – Kiffa).

The accident happened directly after the day off. This information has totally shocked us, we're at a loss for words.

The terrible accidents in the past 2 years caused us to start with mixed feelings and question our rally engagement. The presenters of the Dakar have tried to make the rally safer together with several manufacturers. A tempo limit has been adopted, a GPS system which enables each rider to be located and to allow him to communicate with the presenter.

Riders can have more rests now due to shorter tank stops. A pretty sportive rally until yesterday's day of rest eclipsed the pain of the past - today we were brutally pulled out of our dream to make this rally safe.

Our thoughts are with Andy and his family.

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Old 10-01-2006, 07:26 AM   #4
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my god.......thats shocking news........
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Old 10-01-2006, 08:17 AM   #5
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Condolences to the family and friends.
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Old 10-01-2006, 09:28 AM   #6
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wow thats very sad news,Andy is/was a living legend.
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Old 10-01-2006, 09:32 AM   #7
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RIP Andy - we were backing you all the way mate.
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That's a huge shock.

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Damn fine rider that a lot of people looked up 2.
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Even though I don't fully follow the Dakar, I really was shocked to hear it this morning.
RIP Andy.....
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Old 10-01-2006, 05:24 PM   #11
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A big shock to those of us long term followers of Dakar and rally raid...

Andy came off his bike at over 150kmh, and apprently died instantly.

He is survived by his pregnant wife and three year old daughter.

My condolences to his family and friends, I especially feel for his wife.

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Old 10-01-2006, 06:56 PM   #12
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Andy epitomised the Aussie spirit, to give it a go. He did give it a go and showed us all what an adventure life can be, if we get off the couch.
RIP Andy, condolences to his wife and family.
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Old 10-01-2006, 06:59 PM   #13
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thats like 22 or something ppl have died on that rally out of the 33 or something. dam shame, he was a good rider.
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I know it is belated, But we will miss you Andy, you were a help to my friends, Inspiration to all us who knew you.
Andy, you ride on in our minds...

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