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9 Jan 2006, 20:36
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Andy Caldecott
Once again the Dakar rally proves what a cruel event it can be.
Today, we lost the Australian rider Andy Caldecott. He suffered a large accident at the 250km mark and was killed instantly.
It was his third Dakar, after a non-finish in 2004 he excelled and finished 6th last year with two stage wins, which drew him to the attention of Jordi Arcarons and led to his place in the KTM-Repsol team last year.
Rest in peace Andy.
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9 Jan 2006, 20:37
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Terrible news. RIP Andy
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9 Jan 2006, 21:08
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it wast untill last year he got some recognitiom here in Adelaide
It is a shock when I woke up to the news just now 
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9 Jan 2006, 21:20
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Just stunned when I heard the news on the radio.
The ride this year was a dream-come-true for Andy - he was a late inclusion to the team as well - and he'd been doing a pretty impressive job.
I feel for his partner and their young child - my deepest sympathies to them and everyone that knew him.
Rest in Peace Andy Caldecott.
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9 Jan 2006, 21:41
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After his excellent race last year, i was looking forward to seeing him go even better this year. Rest in Peace Andy...
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10 Jan 2006, 03:03
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this is so sad. I am in shock at this news.
RIP Amdy you made watching the Dakar alot of fun.
thoughts are with his family
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10 Jan 2006, 08:32
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Andy
So sad, so very sad.....hope you didn't suffer Andy....rest mate 
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10 Jan 2006, 09:40
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Another very sad loss. Sincere commiserations to family and friends, and to his fans, particularly our friends and colleagues in Australia.
Andy, RIP
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11 Jan 2006, 09:12
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Terrible news. RIP Andy
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12 Jan 2006, 03:45
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RIP Andy.
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14 Jan 2006, 15:34
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The saddest news. From the land of KTM, my commiserations.
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