I had a total melt down on the start line... my first ever rally in Qatar

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Wow that's an intense rally. I respect everyone who enters and races. Much respect!! With support from Canada. 🔥💪

[@garthhowe297]

Coming from a moderate temperature country, I can't imagine being able to tolerate the heat while racing. Great going!

[@michaelfernandez379]

Outstanding, congratulations on your 2nd place!!!

[@tomdelozier7206]

Wow, such a cool experience you shared. Thanks for the great wrap-up, clarity and happy satisfaction came along with what felt like an exhausted peacefulness, apologies if too feely. :) I think my favorite moment was seeing you get the medal, seeing the presenter so pleased that he is bouncing on toes, then goes for the fist bump. Best words of wisdom, just kept going 2K, then the next, then the next.

[@norriemasson4080]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again and again I’ve FULL. RESPECT for you in all that you do considering what you’ve came through these last few years. Great video Vanessa thanks for taking us along and showing what all is required. Stay Safe

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw wow. Thank you

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

You are a phenomenal lady! Congratulations on finishing so well in the rally. You are brave, strong, and very intelligent to accomplish the riding and racing skills that you have developed. Ride on Vanessa!

[@brucekendall52]

Great watching and hearing your story line.You never look like you have just ridden,amazing.Thanks.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks dude. Haha. I'd definitely feel like I have 🤣

[@JD-sw8fn]

Fantastic achievement and what an opportunity. Good luck on your next adventure :)

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Holy Waa! super intense, exciting, nerve racking, incredible! you spoke very wise words, stating to always believe in yourself, push just another 500 meters! Amazing! Super happy for you and your Accomplishments! You are a wonderful AMBASSADOR for your sport! Big Hugs! n High Fives!!!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Wow Rodney. Thank you. Your kind words are really appreciated ❤️

[@gerkeane5626]

Excellent, only recently started following you . Like your down to earth approach to your videos. It’s a great privilege you have to be able to take part in such events . Finishing over halfway in over entry list for first event is even better achievement than your 2nd in class 👍👍 you should use your videos to try video convince more ladies to take part . Good stuff 👍👍👍

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you that's so lovely to hear. I really do hope my riding helps encourage more ladies out on two wheels 🤞🥰

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Vanessa, this was an amazing video, and such a gruelling adventure, definitely not for the fainthearted! I found the reconnaissance quite scary, having to navigate using rocks and bushes as landmarks, and I really felt for you as you were close to tears, perhaps doubting your abilities. You did an amazing job bringing us the footage of this, so wild adventure, and long hours riding in temperatures reaching 55 Deg! This is a massive achievement for your first ever rally. When you arrive back here in the UK you'll need your winter warmers, as it's getting close to freezing. Thanks for sharing this great adventure.💗

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks John. I love seeing your comments. Thank you. Always do supportive. Maybe see you at motorcycle live! I'm there Monday -Wednesday

[@XLAdvRider]

Incredible adventure, Vanessa! I've tried rally raid twice now and far from an expert but I encourage and admire anyone who gets out there and tries. I have no idea how you coped with that heat! I'm sure Patsy made a huge difference too. She's a legend.

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

Proper fun, well done on getting through the road book to the end.

[@Mtthwpez]

Loved the video and well done on your first rally! Would love to see a collab between you and Norally (Itchyboots) on another rally.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

That would be sooo epic! Need to persuade Itchy Boots as I'm game!!

[@stefanosemisa9288]

A lot of first times in this adventure! As always, great KZbin content! Thanks Vanessa for sharing your awesome life with all of us! God bless you !

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Definitely was! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words, really appreciate your support

[@mikep.9371]

Here I thought that you looked cool Vanessa! Good information and presentation. Dehydration is a good thing you covered and the side effects. The colon is what helps the body keep hydrated by design. (if part is removed more h20 intake is required). Sure glad you didn't over use the 360 view. Cannot wait for the next rally video and what happened to the bike. Take care and I hope you had a good weekend.

[@stevensmyth8359]

you have done a great job, very impressed at the way you have dealt with the learning curve. all you girls are getting very good on bikes FANTASTIC

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you Steven

[@rickshipway]

You really are an amazing lady Vanessa. Thanks for you honesty. You'll look back on this time as an amazing experience of firsts!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

What's dude. I mega appreciate your support

[@waynegargan8468]

Warrior. Who says girls can’t. So very tough. Well done Vanessa

[@MOTOUK1]

Awesome, huge fan but you know that. 😆 huge congrats to what you’ve taken on this year 👍

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks lovely. It has been a bit of a push myself year hehe

[@Mutleymotos]

Wow that is intense! Respect ✊

[@JEmmertz]

You are impressing, and such an inspiration for many! You did extremely well under those conditions, and you should be immensely proud of what you accomplished.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Jonas 😘😘😘😘🥰

[@lordbrasic9469]

Dioralyte is really useful for torture, I mean Rallye events like this, try drinking some before you start off in the morning. This has to be one of the hardest most disciplined forms of motorsport there is. Your videos are truly brilliant, I get so engrossed in them its about the only time I am nearly pain free without taking a ridiculous amount of painkillers,. Take care be safe.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw dude. Thank you. Sending much love

[@helendarcy7608]

What a superb vlog! A real eye opener to what’s involved and what you put your mind and body through. Congratulations all round fantastic achievement! Good luck in Morocco! Xxx 💖🙌🏼🏍

[@michaelamiss1828]

Loved it. All your vulnerability and joy at the end. Congrats.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Michael ❤️

[@ExeterCenturion]

You're SMASHING these challenges!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you

[@andrewmathews1990]

Look at you go Vanessa. What a battle of the mind. I'm so very proud of what you've achieved. I liked how you took it one step at a time and battled the nerves. You go girl 😊🙌🏼 P.S. Would you do this all over again?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you so much! Yes I would! My suicidal side lol

[@youmisterrob]

Well done Vanessa !! what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Good luck with your next challenge.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Rob

[@frankmorris2603]

Lovely to see your vulnerable side. So many only push their confident approach. Much more entertaining to see someone real.

[@SimonCole]

What an epic effort and experience! Fantastic achievement. Thanks so much for taking us on that journey. Even though you had a helmet and goggles on, you could tell on the start line the nerves were kicking in. You did not sound like the usual confident Vanessa we are used to.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yeah so true Simon. That was a serious breakdown panic. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time of comment 😘❤️

[@howtimflies204]

This was amazing. No, personal details that's going on to your body is appreciated, at least by athletes; it makes it feel like we are there.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@ianjones7486]

What a wonderful video. So much respect for what you are doing. I am looking forward to more adventures.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you Ian

[@cooky03]

Amazing achievement, you should be immensely proud of yourself. Much respect ✊🏻

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you lovely

[@GillyBikes]

Really enjoyed watching this. Well done it looked really tough and you smashed it. 💪

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks lovely

[@tonysilva5558]

Great job!!! I'm an old dude but would love to do a Rally some day, looks like a great personal challenge. Congratulations of the 2nd place, you should be and I'm sure you are proud of your accomplishment!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Never too old to do anything, go out there and do it 💪 Thank you so much, super stoked with how it went hehe

[@tonysilva5558]

@@TheGirlOnABike Thanks, I bought a T7 in Feb. and have been outfitting it slowly to go on off road trips. Gonna try and get to Moab Utah maybe late this summer with a friend.

[@ArthursMam]

I so enjoy watching your videos as you share your experiences. I couldn't handle that heat at all nevermind racing a bike for 10 hours. But you did it and your eye makeup never budged either lol. You are one strong willed lady with a heart like a lion.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw hehe thanks dude. I certainly don't often feel like a lion but I try my best! 🤣🦁😘😘

[@twowheeledadventuresuk2739]

In the forces it's all about repetition-repetition-repetition - the more you do it the greater your confidence and self belief becomes, certainly the case I guess with roadbook nav. In Afghanistan we were in similar heats, but in full gear, helmet, body armour and at least 100lb of kit on your back. But we had acclimatised to the temperatures, you didn't have that luxury so big respect for dealing with it. We were drinking at least 6L of water a day, and as you say your body takes a while to get used to that, that and the extra calorie consumption due to strenuous activity. It's actually really difficult I found o keep drinking water, you know you have to, but it's hard work, takes discipline to keep sipping - do you find it difficult to get in all the food and fluids you needed? Well done on a great result, be interested in what you have to say about your adventures at the ABR festival this year. Regards, Mike

[@anthonyturton8091]

What an excellent vid ,especially the insights passedon to the viewer. The depth and Honesty of your vid. are what set it apart.. Congratulations on your result

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Anthony. That’s super kind. Thanks for watching. You’ll probably enjoy my Tunisia desert challenge three part series too 🥰

[@anthonyturton8091]

@@TheGirlOnABike yes that was a very special three parter . sent links to all my friends who get nerves

[@keyboarddancers7751]

This channel is on another level. Superb!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw wow. Thank you

[@rockbiterhd]

Congrats what an achievement in such hot conditions don’t where you get the energy well done thanks for sharing in that bloody heat 👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks lovely 😘

[@andrewjohnson9896]

Fantastic result.

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thanks Vanessa that was amazing please don't apologise i can't stand the humid heat i understand 💪👊👑🏍

[@TheGirlOnABike]

😘

[@Clickmaster5k]

So cool! I really enjoyed this video format too.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yay, thank you!

[@heldemel2035]

btw it was really good you were open about your nervousness, and the impact of the dehydration - makes it more relatable and I have much appreciation for what you achieved. Well done. Excellent rankings!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you 🥰😘

[@jenslithen6203]

Hi, very interesting video, well done. Very impressive driving ....

[@sephjfox]

This is very inspiring!

[@BeckiGT]

Incredible effort my love-you’re smashing it regardless of the tough challenges along the way!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thanks Becki 😘❤️

[@leedubreuil3195]

You did a great job👍👍

[@peer_64]

See, I told you on Insta; I knew you could do it, I just knew👊 But thanks for the insight of experiencing your first rally with a road-book in the desert. Not as easy as many of us think though. I'm sure many of us are really jealous at what you achieved. Congratulations🏆

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

Trick you hopefully have been told, but just in case from someone that lives in the Tropics. Hydration: Take a mouth of water EVERY 10 minutes. Not a mouthful, but what you can swallow between breaths. That will keep you as hydrated as possible to do. Take a mouthful just before you start. And drink immediately you stop. When it is that hot, you lose water faster than you can absorb it. Old performance tip. Don't try to go faster. Try to go "more perfect". Another possible useful point. If you are having the craps when doing stuff like this, check what is in you hydration/energy suppliments. If it has fructose in it, you may have a sensitivity to it ( about 30% of people do) that is magnified by the heat, exertion and dehydration. I discovered mine in my very first triathlon. Not pretty. I like the comment " I look like I have been riding in the desert all day" Actually you don't. You look amazing. I wish I looked like that , any time. I also wouldn't need a sex change...

[@paulmcneill2666]

That was intense . Well done you .

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Paul

[@user-re7qr8vp7v]

The color of HD is astringent, so it looks like an army in harsh conditions. That is also cool.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

true!

[@jimweagant8920]

Good job and video thanks for sharing

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Jim

[@advmatt1250]

Fantastic and well done 👏 ✔

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you

[@EireRider.motorcycle.adventure]

Can't say I would go to these hot countries. Having lived in South Africa and riding out there dehydration is a real problem.

[@zweispurmopped]

Now that was good fun, watching! 🤗 Congrats for making it!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw yey. Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed. That makes me smile

[@zweispurmopped]

@@TheGirlOnABike …which in turn makes ME smile! 🤗

[@antoniocoutinho511]

Go on girl, make your one special mark, all the best. 👏✌️

[@TheGirlOnABike]

😘😘

[@wild_trail_flow]

That looks like an amazing adventure. I'm currently in the process of building a Beta RR390 rally bike :) Don't go crazy with those nuts and legumes. Lectin rich foods are usual not great for people with autoimmune conditions like vitiligo. I have been able to use diet modifications to deal with my own skin issues and autoimmune arthritis and Raynaud's syndrome. Take a look at Dr Gundry's Plant Paradox book. It's a good start for wrapping your head around the problems with certain plant foods.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh wow. I'd never heard that. Thank you. I'll google it

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Ps the rally bike sounds mega exciting!

[@jasonfalvey3555]

Go on girl, living the dream

[@alanjl61]

Kudos for your first rally!! Good luck for Morocco!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

131 Farenheight I never heard of a Temp that Hot .. I would think it would kill you to be outside in that Temperature.. 55 Celcious ??? The hottest Temperature ever recorded where I live in Michigan USA is 112F 44C in 1936 .. well before Gullable Warming..

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yeah enter the desert... It was the peak recorded the day we rode. Brutal!!

[@Betsy387]

Brillant vid well done aswell 👏 you ar amazing

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks lovely

[@robquince3076]

That was brilliant 👏well done that's a great achievement you should be proud of yourself👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Xxx

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw Thanks Rob

[@richardhartley7094]

Well done you awesome 👍👍

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Richard

[@andrewtaylor3813]

Well done!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Andrew

[@chotuusian4127]

Nice and looking lovely

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks 😊

[@heldemel2035]

just wow!

[@mickeyz68mickeyz68]

Bravo girl! Just forward!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

❤️😘

[@garydavies2329]

Great music choice 👍

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thanks

[@chrisrushforth6574]

Respect Vanessa 👏👏👏💪💪💪🏁🏁🏁

[@TheGirlOnABike]

thanks Chris ❤️

[@pass1985]

I saw your name in this year's participants! :)

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yup!! I’m flying out tomorrow!!

[@williammagee634]

Hey Vanessa , yep me again lol . Looking back over all your rally vids and curious if you buy these bikes or rent them just for the rallies ?/ I’m currently just deciding which way to go re tower/ico etc and if my ktm 350mis enough as quite a few friends are on 450s . Great vid as always .

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I own these bikes 🙂

[@Skiamakhos]

Reading the nav scroll there looks like a whole skill in itself. Is there a guide to how to do that? I'm surprised they don't use a GPS device of some description, but I guess low tech fails less in the desert, right?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yeah exactly. I’ve recently done a how to navigate video so you can check that out for more details dude. It’s complex yet manageable and so fun

[@billusutradhare9926]

💗💗

[@ladymoriarty1349]

This is my dream.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

make it happen!! Dreams come true

[@petersimmonds4319]

No you didn’t go to far it’s all part of the journey makes it all real

[@TheGirlOnABike]

💯

[@uk2488]

👍

[@DaBinChe]

try one of them wrist bands that they wear in tennis

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh that's a good idea. So simple 👌🏼 thank you

[@ROIBR]

Since i know your 1,69cm like i am, i woner how what is the seat height. I was wondering on Tunesia rally Video aswell, since you used your legs coming free from sand...?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Good question. I don't actually know the seat height of my Honda but I have had it lowerd 30mm. Before that I could not reach the ground on both sides.

[@ROIBR]

@@TheGirlOnABike Okay Cool thnx a lot. I wanna get a ADV but cant decide yet. I wanted to go for a 890 but i think i go for a 690 R. Its way lighter even with added Tanks later etc. So i can use it for pretty much anything! MAybe some Rally in couple years ^^ But the Questio is always, lowering or not? Does it still ride the same? Hard to say... ive got a RC390 which has like 830mm seat height and i can touch the ground with both feet but not fully. It doesnt matter since with one leg im totally fine on stops. But for little offroading maybe abel to touch the ground to an extent is super important? WHen ur on the bike ur on, doesnt matter right. But sometimes you need your feet. SO i was wondering! Thnx for the answer Rob

[@AS-dc8tb]

Great, but... I would have liked to see a bit more riding.

[@Dilmun100]

Well done. Although I think a shirt / camelbak would be more comfortable at that time of year out there..!!! Also - PLEASE everyone - do learn how to pronounce the country you are visiting... (hate to be pedantic but..) its CATTA, and DOH- HAR, not CATARRH and DOA :/

[@TheGirlOnABike]

thanks for the pronunciation