Neom to Al Ula Liaison > 219 km – Special > 453 km
On the agenda this day you will find equal parts sandy stretches and gravel sections, mostly on tracks. However, do not confuse speed with precipitation, as the arduous navigation will require some clear choices. History buffs will be keen to get their cameras out as they pass close to Nabatean temples.
Stage 3 wrought havoc in the motorbike category, with Adrien Van Beveren, Aaron Mare, Guillaume Chollet, Olaf Harmsen, Martien Jimmink and David Mabbs all calling it quits. Meanwhile, in the car category, Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi and Vladimir Vasilyev wrecked their vehicles and are therefore unable to continue. Our own Ross Branch had a heavy off at 88km and is not looking forward to Stage4.
