The Girl On A Bike
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How do you race when your body is shutting down... This is killing me
The penultimate day sees my body shutting down. The pain in my arms, pure exhaustion but set with deep determination not to quit. With 837km left to Dakar the end feels so close but every km takes a toll on my body. I really hope this Dakar series racing the original Dakar route in the Africa Eco Race gives you some behind the scenes understanding of what it takes to compete in such a gruelling infamous race!
13th January (part 14) Africa Eco Race
STAGE 11 (Day 12): Akjoujt → Boubene
Liaison: 0km
Special stage: 247.61km
Liaison: 255.96km
Total: 513.57km
Distance completed so far: 5688.66km
Distance to Dakar: 320.03km
Watch below to see the previous episodes of this multi-part series:
Part 1: The Rally Adventure Begins
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Part 2: Too Scared to Fall Asleep
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Part 3: Heart-pounding Escape From Car Crash In Race To Dakar
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Part 4: crashed and totally lost in the desert racing to Dakar Senegal
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Part 5: stuck in the pitch black fighting to get to Dakar Senegal
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Part 6: Cruel but epic Dakar motorbike adventure
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Part 7: Riding so fast his pants fell down! Averaging 85km/h in the Africa Eco Race
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Part 8: Rest day shenanigans - Africa Eco Race
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Part 9: What's it like racing to Dakar? It's time for Mauritanian sand
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Part 10: Another day alone in the desert - fighting for Dakar in the Africa Eco Race
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Part 11: Africa is trying to break me....will I actually be able to make it Dakar?
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Part 12: Seeing such a huge crash in monster size dunes really shook me up
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Part 13: Worst injury so far but I'm fighting on
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More information on this series:
- EasySim www.easysim.global use discount code TGOAB15 for 15% off all data bundles
- Guardian Bell tracking system www.guardianbell.co.uk
I’m riding Big Buddy a KTM 450 rally replica with some key modifications:
- KTech Suspension set for my weight
- Michelin desert bib mousse and tyres to ensure zero punctures
- Caulfield custom made seat for a happy Vanessa bottom
- Cross Country ADV mega rally pegs - And my own personalised graphics designed by me
- Custom tool kit hidden under the seat with Teng Tools and my emergency flare
- Land Rover Defender 90 on BF Goodrich tyres with Lazer lamp
Please follow my adventures on:
Instagram: thegirlonabike
Facebook: thegirlonabike
Website: www.thegirlonabike.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaprocter/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thegirlonabike
WhatsApp: www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6y5Ne47XeFmFGhXn2b
If you made it this far, comment and join the conversation
Supported by
Teng Tools #getorganised www.tengtools.com/
Cardo Systems #askforcardo cardosystems.rfrl.co/5gxzq and use code “TGOAB“
Michelin #teammichelin
Revolution Race
CTEK Chargers
Please follow my adventures on:
Instagram: thegirlonabike
Facebook: thegirlonabike
Website: www.thegirlonabike.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaprocter/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thegirlonabike
WhatsApp: www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6y5Ne47XeFmFGhXn2b
If you made it this far, comment and join the conversation
Supported by
Teng Tools #getorganised www.tengtools.com/
Cardo Systems #askforcardo cardosystems.rfrl.co/5gxzq and use code “TGOAB“
Michelin #teammichelin
Revolution Race
CTEK Chargers
Edit & Thumbnail - Team KapDx Media - (Suruj Barman & Arjun Tumung)
Music Credits: Epidemic Sounds www.epidemicsound.com/referral/si5fin/
Tracks:
ES_Physical (Instrumental Version) - Parellite.mp3
ES_CLOUD9 - BLUE STEEL.mp3
ES_Step on Up - Rockin' For Decades.mp3
ES_Forsaken - Under Earth.mp3
ES_Deadbeat - Tigerblood Jewel.mp3
ES_200 Dont's (Instrumental Version) - Conditional.mp3
ES_Just A Little Spark (Instrumental Version) - Sven Karlsson.mp3
ES_It's a Ride - Shiver Disk.mp3
Timestamp:
0:16 STAGE 11 (Day 12): Akjoujt → Boubene
0:43 Dakar Almost Here (837km left)
1:00 Lost in the Sahara!
2:41 The Struggle is Real
3:30 Desert Emergency
4:53 Body Failing Me
5:14 Only 95km Left!
6:07 Why Africa Eco Race?
7:11 Made it to Checkpoint!
8:18 Media Interview
10:47 Refueling Stop
11:15 Special Stage Done
12:15 Border Crossing
13:45 Race Recap
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-qh6vz6cx8n
    @user-qh6vz6cx8n 52 хвилини тому

    no, its shit. I mean, what are these video titles... yes its good, wtf.

  • @ROBSOLUTELY
    @ROBSOLUTELY 6 годин тому

    My Alpine Stars Tech Air 3 broke after 3 rides. Will not turn on. Alpine Stars has not fixed it and they have not sent me a replacement either. It's been 4 months waiting. Obviously they are not a good company and they do NOT care about the safety of riders that purchase their expensive safety products. I will never buy another Alpine Stars product ever again. I bought my vest because I thought it would help my safety and I went with Alpine Stars because I thought they were a good company. I've learned my lesson about them now.

  • @MrTarheel1999
    @MrTarheel1999 День тому

    So funny, I ran across this video cause my friend who races motocross had me doing some of these exact drills this past weekend. Really like your videos and your accent gets in the ❤, lol! Keep up the excellent work!

  • @sheehybrosmotoadventures4389

    Thumbs up for some good hard Riding"

  • @IanDobson-qj3gp
    @IanDobson-qj3gp День тому

    Well done . Amazing as always x

  • @nielzbollen5926
    @nielzbollen5926 День тому

    The heli&song 🤯😎

  • @johnburgess5534
    @johnburgess5534 День тому

    The swivelling camera front to rear(you) make it look like you are falling off and gives me palpitations.

  • @jamespook2912
    @jamespook2912 День тому

    So much respect. Great stuff.

  • @brendonchase9460
    @brendonchase9460 2 дні тому

    Lol, Lots of funny bits in this episode, why would you buy an elephant from a country that don't have elephants 🤔

  • @brendonchase9460
    @brendonchase9460 2 дні тому

  • @dondle2
    @dondle2 2 дні тому

    Totally inspirational, you are one tough cookie.

  • @jameshunter2993
    @jameshunter2993 2 дні тому

    Seems to have an irritating motor whine like a milk float on steroids. But it is the future won't be going down to the dealers anytime soon ain't got a spare 25 k lying around.

  • @jameshunter2993
    @jameshunter2993 2 дні тому

    Shamelessly promoting an expensive sub standard product....range range range

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 2 дні тому

    Well done Vanessa navigating to a point to acquire the way points again. Glad you recorded the journey and included the "behind the scenes". I don''t think you could have had a better support crew either. Cannot wait for the final video here and then the vacation in India on the 451 REH.

  • @OneFreeMan17
    @OneFreeMan17 2 дні тому

    What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

  • @ddbb6721
    @ddbb6721 2 дні тому

    Men never ever ever ever say such a thing , or they would be laughed at by their friends, you're a woman in a man's world

  • @martintop777
    @martintop777 2 дні тому

    A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR INSANE INCREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENT YOU ARE A HUGE INSPIRATION TO WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED WHEN YOU PUT YOUR HART MIND AND DESIRE INTO ACTION❤❤❤

  • @JBP_ADV
    @JBP_ADV 2 дні тому

    Great episode Vanessa 👍

  • @OneFreeMan17
    @OneFreeMan17 2 дні тому

    Cringe

  • @MrJustsaysean
    @MrJustsaysean 2 дні тому

    I don't know if I'm more impressed by your fortitude or the fact that you can eat a spaggy bol that time of the morning. That's where I'd fail straight away. You gotta get Gunter to join you on another trek somewhere. He's part of the gang now!

  • @Danish-ADV
    @Danish-ADV 2 дні тому

    Congratulations with the AMAZING performance 🎉🫡👏👏👏👏 This is so inspirational to follow you and it gives hope that i myself can get out on small trips with my tent on some short TET routes in Sweden. They are close to Danmark and my home 😊 You really are amazing to follow and every new video plant an extra small seed to grov in me 😊😊😊😊

  • @grantlingley1385
    @grantlingley1385 2 дні тому

    Always so cool to watch the latest episode and appreciate the effort and endurance you are so clearly demonstrating. An incredible adventure! Thanks so much for taking us along!!!!

  • @johnniel8116
    @johnniel8116 2 дні тому

    that is one hell of a flask!!!

  • @1young-geezer
    @1young-geezer 2 дні тому

    WOW WOW WOW WOW -- THE END !!!! Huge congratulations Vanessa, monster performance!

  • @Steve-Debs
    @Steve-Debs 2 дні тому

    When you were lost I thought follow that truck way in the distance. Off you went and there is was a little black spot way in the distance, brilliant I thought. You didn’t catch up or it get away. I then noticed the little black spot was fly poo on me screen, thought shit, hope I didn’t put you wrong.

  • @jamescox4823
    @jamescox4823 2 дні тому

    well done

  • @markjacobs3956
    @markjacobs3956 2 дні тому

    The most inspirational riders out there. Vanessa and Noraly. As a 60 year old man and 50-year rider... Im not afraid to say that. So proud of you V.

  • @robarlow2516
    @robarlow2516 2 дні тому

    I couldn't think of anything more exciting & yet so punishing on the body. To have competed & completed this race was a test of your endurance & thrill for adventure. You have my deepest respect & admiration. 👍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @networker-wildrats
    @networker-wildrats 2 дні тому

    This was a great show - respect

  • @nickw8071
    @nickw8071 2 дні тому

    28:37 and 30:42 is that a Pan America I see💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @Garenafreefiredemandinggame
    @Garenafreefiredemandinggame 2 дні тому

    I love you big fan

  • @weedwinner88
    @weedwinner88 2 дні тому

    The elephant is the baby inside, when you are pregnant. Good night.

  • @anthonystevens8683
    @anthonystevens8683 2 дні тому

    Well done Vanessa, another top job completing another day when you were clearly worn out at the start. It's not only the physical effort needed but combined with the mental effort is what breaks endurance racers. You have done a wonderful job in pushing forward at times when you are running on empty. Was it worth it? Definitely, you set a goal and I'm sure that if at any point it reached a point of not being safe you would have done the right thing to make a decision. I salute you you! I couldn't have done half of what you have achieved in my younger years but you are an inspiration to so many old and young to set goals and try to achieve the. Many thanks for sharing.

  • @TheSECONDRIVAGE
    @TheSECONDRIVAGE 2 дні тому

    Wonder woman Vanessa ! Love u all 🥰🙏✌

  • @Roy_Godiksen
    @Roy_Godiksen 2 дні тому

    ❤❤👏🏻👏🏻

  • @zweispurmopped
    @zweispurmopped 2 дні тому

    The back story of this race makes that rally twice as much of a stonker, really! 🤗 I mean: How do you stay upright after days like these on a bike? Keeling over and passing outr for eight hours straight looks like the sane thing to do on entering the bivouac!😳 You lot rock big time! 🤗

  • @leslieaustin151
    @leslieaustin151 2 дні тому

    Thank you. But how the hell do you have the tenacity, when you’re so near total exhaustion, to talk to the camera just to keep us plebs happy? Well done. Very much looking forward to seeing you ride along Lac Rose. Brilliant riding for two whole weeks. Thank you again. Les in UK 🇬🇧

  • @gavinwheatley5182
    @gavinwheatley5182 2 дні тому

    WELL DONE GIRL I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT AGAIN VERY VERY WELL DONE CONGRATULATIONS. GAV 😊

  • @philk9227
    @philk9227 2 дні тому

    Well done Vanessa! Inspirational stuff!

  • @JEmmertz
    @JEmmertz 2 дні тому

    You have my deepest admiration for what you're enduring in this race, Vanessa! You know better than most what a human is capable of, way after most of us would stop because of tiredness or just sheer pain.

  • @hillbillymal9351
    @hillbillymal9351 2 дні тому

    Well done girl you smashed it 😊😊

  • @Toni.63
    @Toni.63 2 дні тому

    I love when you do these rally's congratulations on completing the rally but seeing what you go through is heartbreaking for me I feel for you.

  • @mabecka
    @mabecka 2 дні тому

    Well done!

  • @simpangtiga6053
    @simpangtiga6053 2 дні тому

    Congrats Vanessa and lovely crew. You deserved it. Love u all

  • @sandros9845
    @sandros9845 2 дні тому

    Fantastic race, breathtaking scenery!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

  • @robaylmer2450
    @robaylmer2450 2 дні тому

    amazing....amazing.....amazing tenacity, amazing riding, amazing endurance, amazing stamina....awesome! I guess this memory will stay with you for the rest of your life. I would say I'm speechless, obviously not! hearty congratulations for completing that toughest race! Looking forward to the parade 🤗🤗🌹🌹🏍🏍🏍🏍

  • @FlipandTheBlueMule
    @FlipandTheBlueMule 2 дні тому

    👋👋👋 You are a rockstar Vanessa 👍🤘🌹❤️🫡🇺🇸

  • @ericpillon2965
    @ericpillon2965 2 дні тому

    We can feel your pain. Bravo, that was a really true performance!

  • @johnwayne7210
    @johnwayne7210 2 дні тому

    You must have colonoscopy when you get back to civilization though. I had a similar experience and ended up with a resection and chemo. But keep up the good work babe.