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to the end of the stage and chose to withdraw. Hall and Pavey rode on, but Hall gave up and quit the stage where he spent two days and was eventually picked up by the camion balais sweeper truck. Pavey was able to finish the event. The team were met at Dakar by their spouses and girlfriends, as well as
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