Hiroshi Masuoka heads to the finish overtaking leader Stephane Peterhansel who is hit with mechanical trouble

Italy's Miki Biasion and co-driver Tiziano Siviero tackle a curve and kick up a cloud of dust in the desert

The wheels literally fall off Stephane Peterhansel's challenge as he is forced to give up the lead

Fernando Gil ploughs through the sand in South Sinai, Egypt

The winning pair pose with third-placed Stephane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret

Richard Sainct of France rides through towards the finish and victory in the final stage of the bike competition