Epic Dakar Motorbike Adventure: A Grueling Test Of Endurance And Skill

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

In the third day of the Africa Eco Race, the challenge was formidable with 40km of special stage racing in complete darkness en route to Dakar, Senegal. Starting in Morocco on my KTM rally bike, the initial 4km were especially tough, featuring deep sand and rocky trails that tested both my endurance and my bike's resilience. Despite doubts about my ability to finish the demanding 522km stretch for the day, encountering the Erg de Chegaga dunes and overcoming a fuel leak added to the day's trials. Yet, finding camaraderie with an Austrian rider named Gunta provided a boost, turning the grueling journey into a shared adventure through the Sahara.
This experience marks part 5 of a gripping series documenting my 13-day journey across the Sahara on a KTM450RR, tackling what's known as the world's most challenging off-road race. Despite the hardships faced, including exhaustive 13-hour rides and the complexities of navigating in the dark, the adventure remains exhilarating. Each day brings a mix of physical and mental challenges, but with determination and a newfound partnership, the path forward, even in the harshest conditions, seems a bit more navigable..
STAGE 3 (Day 3) : Mhamid → Oued Draa
Liaison: 5.09km
Special stage: 462.7km
Liaison: 55.09km
Total: 522.88km
Distance completed so far: 1,644.82km
Distance left to Dakar: 5,485.81km
Watch below to see the previous episodes of this multi part series:
Part 1: The Rally Adventure Begins
• Terrified! Ready to wa...
Part 2: Too Scared to Fall Asleep
• Afraid To Close Your E...
Part 3: Close Call: Heart-pounding Escape From Car Crash In Race To Dakar - Part 3
• Close Call: Heart-poun...
Part 4: Appalling day - crashed and totally lost in the desert racing to Dakar Senegal
• Appalling day - crashe...
Part 5: Painful day racing - stuck in the pitch black fighting to get to Dakar Senegal
• Epic Dakar Motorbike A...
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:
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If you made it this far, comment and join the conversation
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Edit & Thumbnail - Team KapDx Media - (Suruj Barman & Arjun Tumung)
Music Credits: Epidemic Sounds www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Tracks:
ES_Just Drive (Instrumental Version) - Wellmess.mp3
ES_What About You (Instrumental Version) - Fox Drop.mp3
ES_You Can Talk - Rockin' For Decades.mp3
ES_Shadow Warriors - Coma Svensson.mp3
ES_Crescent City - August Bust.mp3
ES_Don't Forsake Me - Sven Karlsson.mp3
ES_Indie Garden - OTE.mp3
Timestamp:
0:10 - STAGE 3 (Day 3): Mhamid → Oued Draa - Africa Eco Race
0:47 - Important aspects to take care in between rally days
2:07 - Stage 3 Morning - Mhamid → Oued Draa - Africa Eco Race
3:02 - Getting ready for the Race - Stage 3
4:31 - Startline - Stage 3 Mhamid → Oued Draa - Africa Eco Race
7:20 - Rally trucks information overview
8:18 - Rally discussions and objectives
11:14 - Filling up my water bottle
12:40 - Refueling stop half way stage 3
14:59 - 40 K to go sundown
16:40 - Stage 3 Complete
22:07 - Day 3 overall experience
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  • @TheGirlOnABike
    @TheGirlOnABike2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for being here, I hope you enjoyed the video. If you have any thoughts or questions let me know in the comments below 👇 If you would like to say thank you for the entertainment or support me with my free schools program, you can do so on my Patreon, where you can become a subscriber and get access to exclusive content. Please see link below ❤ patreon.com/TheGirlOnABike

  • @dougbach7105
    @dougbach71052 ай бұрын

    You are an inspiration to me and all of us. I am so impressed with your "can do" attitude. I haven't been following you long or riding long but your quickly becoming one of my favorites on youtube. Thank you for taking us to new and exciting places... Please stay strong, never give up.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    2 ай бұрын

    Aw that's so kind. Thanks lovely. So appreciate the encouragement and energy.

  • @Steve-Debs
    @Steve-Debs3 ай бұрын

    Ep 3 Ancestral Africa , Ep4 Calm in the Storm . Seconds in the spotlight, I knew who I was looking at. Oh and Joan didn’t do bad on a stock standard Pan America. Luv ya vlogs girl.😀

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @cherylverkerk719
    @cherylverkerk7193 ай бұрын

    You got this! Just keep enjoying it 😊 and thanks for taking us along for the ride. Really inspiring ❤

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Aw my pleasure. Thank for being here with me and taking the time to comment

  • @MrJustsaysean
    @MrJustsaysean3 ай бұрын

    You're a tough cookie. Love to see trucks in the desert, it makes an event feel complete.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    aw thank you, I didn't feel it! haha The trucks are absolute monsters hey, the energy when they go past is epoc

  • @js7127
    @js71273 ай бұрын

    Hat's off to your Austrian guardian angel. Never did this but long distance bicycling have been blessed with a few angels that with our combined strength's made positives out of negatives.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    I love that, combined strengths!! hehe so true. I had the navigation skills for sure, he lovely following me. And my goodness his strength and companionship was lovely for me

  • @rvrebel2209
    @rvrebel22093 ай бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for your video. Great ride by you and debrief info for us. Wish You Well.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, I hope you enjoy some of my other videos too

  • @Thataussiebattler
    @Thataussiebattler2 ай бұрын

    I love the realism! Poo on Gal!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    2 ай бұрын

    Haha uh oh 🫣🤣

  • @weddincoyote2440
    @weddincoyote24403 ай бұрын

    Watching this is pretty inspiring. Its motivating me to get back to the gym to regain fitness and start to learn rally raid. Would love to do one of the many UK rallies. Then maybe broaden the horizon. You are pretty f ing amazing. Keep it up!!!!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Aw yey! That is ace to hear! Keep pushing and work towards that goal 💪 Hope to see you out there one day! Thanks for watching

  • @mar0364
    @mar03643 ай бұрын

    Damn girl. That picture made me think twice before clicking. Keep it up. You deserve some hotel camping on the next trip.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    haha pretty horrific hey! lol, it's made what these races do to us. A hotel sounds good!! Thanks so much for clicking and taking the time to comment

  • @rodneyhanbaum697
    @rodneyhanbaum6973 ай бұрын

    Wow! absolutely amazing! then riding through the desert in the darkness had to been super wild, with your senses keen on alert! Congratulations! 13 hours in the sand straight ❤❤❤❤ Great job!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed watching! It sure was a wild day!

  • @user-op1cz2ur7n
    @user-op1cz2ur7n3 ай бұрын

    So amazing to watch, thanks for sharing

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, I hope you enjoy some of my other videos too

  • @enduromotorradtouren
    @enduromotorradtouren3 ай бұрын

    13 hours in the saddle in such a difficult environment. Racing to Dakar is not a glamorous lifestyle ;-) That's where we need a guardian angel. Günter/Nürnberg

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Hehe yes very true! We were a good team indeed. Thanks for watching

  • @AndrewSmith-hy8gl
    @AndrewSmith-hy8gl3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely super star stuff, so very well done, mega impressed 👋👌😀

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    thanks Andrew. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, I hope you enjoy some of my other videos too

  • @phillipchandler8862
    @phillipchandler88623 ай бұрын

    That was real tough ☀️☀️ Well done Vanessa. You were well charged up at the end there. Shame about the poor mouse😩

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh the poor little fluffy 🫣

  • @dannyhampshire9077
    @dannyhampshire90773 ай бұрын

    So so impressed you walk the walk girl and sure can ride

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    aw thanks Danny

  • @robaylmer2450
    @robaylmer24503 ай бұрын

    What a sterling performance Vanessa, exhilarating even from in front of my computer screen, what an amazing ride. I would like to say a big thank you for taking the time a trouble to add an epilogue to the days events when you are so tired and worn out! Your guardian angel did an excellent job both with riding and keeping your morale up! 😍😍🐰🐰🐣🐣🏍🏍🌹🌹

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Aw my pleasure Rob. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment

  • @user-ol2zx2kf6g
    @user-ol2zx2kf6g3 ай бұрын

    I love the metal music that plays while you're riding! You're a huge inspiration to me as a new female rider x

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Yey! I love to hear that, thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching! Keep riding and enjoying woo!

  • @user-hq7rb5hv7s
    @user-hq7rb5hv7s3 ай бұрын

    Great ride...it is usually better with a buddy to ride with on a long haul...keep up the great work.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    yeah so so true. My goodness his strength and companionship was lovely for me

  • @AtypicalVagabond
    @AtypicalVagabond3 ай бұрын

    Just coming over to check out your channel from the earlier discussion. This is awesome content and I'm going to share this with my moto heads.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Aw dude. Thank you. That's mad cool of you

  • @timstanton2241
    @timstanton22413 ай бұрын

    Wow! What along day. I can’t last that long on a road trip. Best to you Vanessa!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tim, it really was long. And to then mentally know you have 10 more days... yikes

  • @Steve-Debs
    @Steve-Debs3 ай бұрын

    The difference in mind set between wanting to win or place high , and just finishing the event is huge. To just finish is an achievement in itself. By the way you had a walk by feature in the latest Harley Davidson Pan America ad covering the rally.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    yeah defo agree! The level to be ranking and that mindset of risk is bonkers. I chatted to Pol Tarres a few times and he said he's basically playing with his life every minute with the pace racing!! Mental. Oooo I will have a watch and stop me hehe, thanks for letting me know

  • @ruediger78
    @ruediger783 ай бұрын

    Go! Go! Go! 💪Another great series in awesome scenery. Love the choice of music.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    aw yey, thanks lovely, so glad you're enjoying

  • @mabecka
    @mabecka3 ай бұрын

    Hohoho, happy Easter!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    yey happy easter to you too

  • @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure
    @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure3 ай бұрын

    Long days riding. 13hrs. Hopefully you have a shorter day in the next episode. Thanks for a great episode Vanessa. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    it really was a long one, and to then know you have 10 more days. Yikes! Aw thanks so much for the support, so many more episodes to come too hehe

  • @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure

    @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheGirlOnABike this kind of race is hard. I saw the race to Dakar with Charlie Boorman a few years ago. Days got longer and longer.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Definetly!

  • @ekkiplicht7283
    @ekkiplicht72833 ай бұрын

    Best winglady one could ask for. Good luck, keep on, highly exciting to watch.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    hehe thanks lovely, Thanks so much for watching and saying hi

  • @JBP_ADV
    @JBP_ADV3 ай бұрын

    Awesome episode Vanessa 👍

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Yey thank you for watching

  • @Lew699
    @Lew6993 ай бұрын

    10:47 what a shot!!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    haha yeah, the helicopter had a good view! lol

  • @dougsrepair1060
    @dougsrepair10602 ай бұрын

    If I were to ever compete in a race like this, I would wear false eyelashes too.❤

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    2 ай бұрын

    🤣 except my eyelashes are real

  • @rebeccachristie1968
    @rebeccachristie19683 ай бұрын

    Wow 😮respect to you those dunes looked huge. Thank heavens for massive Austrian 🤩 you look so comfy with Big Buddy 👍🏻

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    thanks Rebecca. haha yeah, it was such an amazing feeling not being totally alone! My goodness I am loving Big Buddy, he's made for it! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment lovely

  • @RileyTrafford
    @RileyTrafford2 ай бұрын

    Hi i’m from the school that you visited last week well done! By the way i subbed!

  • @RileyTrafford

    @RileyTrafford

    2 ай бұрын

    Yarnton by the way!

  • @RileyTrafford

    @RileyTrafford

    2 ай бұрын

    My name is riley!

  • @RileyTrafford

    @RileyTrafford

    2 ай бұрын

    Keep up the good work (I’m year 6)

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    2 ай бұрын

    Yey thanks Riley, I really appreicate that! I had an ace time at your school, and driving Sid onto the playground hehe, I hope you enjoyed it too

  • @RileyTrafford

    @RileyTrafford

    2 ай бұрын

    @@TheGirlOnABike Oh i definitely enjoyed it!😁

  • @hughmac7423
    @hughmac74233 ай бұрын

    Cool video.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, I hope you enjoy some of my other videos too

  • @kenduro007
    @kenduro0073 ай бұрын

    Well done

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    ❤️

  • @richardsimpson3792
    @richardsimpson37923 ай бұрын

    good effort!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Richard

  • @sergioscalia5922
    @sergioscalia59223 ай бұрын

    Happy easter 🤗🤗🤗

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    yey you too

  • @MeerkatADV
    @MeerkatADV3 ай бұрын

    Have you found it's better to put your camelback in the backpack or on the airbag vest? I just got the Astars off road airbag and am trying to figure out the most comfortable way to carry my water.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    I always run a Mosko backpack to be honest, I've never tried just in the airvest as I always want my snacks, food and tools. I'd be interested in what you decide

  • @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure
    @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure3 ай бұрын

    I'm sure you were relieved at that fuel stop at 13:15 😅

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Definitely!! I would not fancy another night in the dunes like Tunisia haha

  • @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure

    @EireRider.motorcycle.adventure

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheGirlOnABike riding st night must be something. At least you weren't too late.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @sayitaintsl0w
    @sayitaintsl0w3 ай бұрын

    My Gosh, you look like Joan Crawford from Mommy Dearest in that thumbnail. Hope you get some much needed rest badass lady!

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    haha it's pretty terrifying hey lol

  • @nickfarrimond3018
    @nickfarrimond30183 ай бұрын

    Great video, hats off to you for your riding skills, but please lose the appalling metal soundtrack.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Aw sorry to hear you didnt like the music, I like to have variety over the videos so it doesnt get bland and all the same, so dont worry it is not always like that hehe. Thanks for watching though, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @majoy-osterlundfreeman5425
    @majoy-osterlundfreeman54253 ай бұрын

    I really like to watch this But I just Hate the shitty rock music 👎

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    oh poop, sorry to hear that. Thanks for the feedback

  • @skymningforelsket1302
    @skymningforelsket13023 ай бұрын

    Don't leave home without ur air vest and ur lesbian buddy🌮

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Haha exactly

  • @dondle2
    @dondle23 ай бұрын

    Go Lady Go.

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    yey thanks lovely

  • @Eatcrow
    @Eatcrow3 ай бұрын

    Just doing the event is a task and a half but doing pieces to camera before and after takes the biscuit! 💝 Try some Potassium Alum mineral salts deodorant which allows you to sweat but stops the bacteria multiplying which causes the smell, it’s a game changer and much more healthy not to put load on the sweat glands particularly for females to keep the gear safe and free from lumps, keep it up, not too far now … 🫡

  • @TheGirlOnABike

    @TheGirlOnABike

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks lovely, that's a cool idea. I will have a google, thank you. Yeah you're so right on the filming side, it's a huge huge extra load on racing. I was so glad to be able to take the lovely girls with me to help with that! Massively supported me

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