Unofficial but reliable update

I just spoke with Ben as he was making his way back to their accommodation for the last few days, in the town where mid camp was. Following is some info:

• Orion did arrive into transition at the end of the trek first by about 5-10min.
• Blackheart arrived soon after and immediately started putting bikes together and getting organised for the next leg (I know how much Damon and Josh hate wasting time stationary in transition)
• Blackheart were looking good considering the severity of the leg they had just completed although apparently Kim has a nasty infection on her leg that need some attention.
• They left the TA about 10-15min before Orion, therefore taking back the race lead.
• Although the Blackheart tracker wasn't working for a couple of hours teams do have to head a couple of km's north of the TA to a CP at the local cemetery before heading south back past the TA on the rest of the leg.
• It is really hot out there on course, 25 degrees overnight and this is taking it's toll on the teams, as well as the magnitude of the stages and the race itself.

And from looking at the gps trackers, Orion have stopped after the first CP for a couple of hours sleep and Blackheart have pushed on. The trackers for the teams placed 3-6 are all working and they have still a considerable distance left to trek (3-5 hours). The race is a long way from over but it seems the Blackheart vs Orion rivalry will go down to the final leg again to decide this one. No sleep for me tonight and I'll post some photos later.