Branch's all-in approach ends in tears

Crash issues: Branch started well but was unfortunate with crashes PIC: MOTORCYCLESPORTS.NET
Crash issues: Branch started well but was unfortunate with crashes PIC: MOTORCYCLESPORTS.NET

Tears, crashes, near misses and a speed penalty summed up Ross Branch's stinging exit from the 2021 Dakar Rally.

Despite overwhelming expectations from the biker, he bowed of the competitions on stage nine due to a mechanical fault. Mmegi Sport Correspondent, KABELO BORANABI weighs in on the biker's 'all-in' approach at the race. (BLURB)

"I have everything I need to go and win," Branch declared ahead of his trip to Saudi Arabia for this year's edition of the Dakar Rally. The biker's statement came on the back of securing a spot in a factory team, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally team. With a factory team on his side, Branch's focus was solely to ride.

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