January 9th
The Motor Cycle writes of the Butler Motor Tricycle made in 1888.
Australian rider Andy Caldecott died when he crashed his KTM halfway through the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally. Caldecott, born in Keith, South Australia, had four consecutive wins in the Australian Safari Rally (2000-2003) and had competed in the Dakar Rally in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Elmer Symons of South Africa died after crashing his KTM in the fourth stage of the Dakar. A rescue helicopter arrived within 8 minutes but was unable to save him.