I'm racing to Dakar in January! Huge race news…Africa Eco Race

I'm going big! Here is my next race announcement in January. It has been a big decision on what race to tackle next but this video should give you all the information on why I have chosen to take on the Africa Eco Race. It’s the closest thing to the heritage of the Dakar and I’m both excited and nervous!
I feel so fortunate to be able to explore the wonders of many parts of Africa while racing. These countries are incredible places to visit, but sadly the health care and transport infrastructure is far from ideal. By working with Two Wheels for Life I have the opportunity to give something back to the people in a part of the world where motorcycles and their effective use literally saves lives. One part of being a Charity Brand Ambassador for Two Wheels for Life we are offering the chance for Two Wheels “Win the experience of a lifetime at the Africa Eco Race” prize draw winner to have drinks with me and chat through my experience of racing across Africa. This is just one part of an all-expenses paid trip to the finish of the Africa Eco Race in in Dakar, Senegal.
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Timestamp:
00:18: January 2024 Big rally announcement
00:45 8 Big international desert Rally
2:30: Dakar rally information
3:31: Why I’ve picked the rally - My thoughts
4:19: Road book navigation
5:42: What is the Africa eco race all about?
6:30: The initiatives behind this race
10:58: The announcement
12:48: They countries that I am going to go
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[@johnpagejr.7628]

Venessa thank you for being an ambassador for equality in more ways then one. It makes me so very happy to see the women joining the men on two wheels and making a complete motorcycle community that is working together for equality in every way. Keep On Keeping On Girl. Rocky has to be mighty proud of you.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you so much! Wow. Such kind words. Thank you John. I sure hope he is 🫶

[@phillipchandler8862]

I think you're up to it. You certainly have the drive, determination and ability. Like all rallies as you know there always the unforseen and unexpected that can cause a failure to finish. One thing for sure you will have over 50k people rooting for you. Wish you the very best of luck and good fortune.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you. I'll do all I can to fight on 💪🤞🤞

[@simpangtiga6053]

Good luck Vanessa. It's sound really greats. The way you explore the event and much more the charity you will doing along the rallies. What important things is the humanity, kindness and giving it back to the local community because we are the world and we are the children. Hope the journey to the Africa Eco Race will succesfully support. This is the race between adrenaline and humanity. It's about world and live. You have my fully support. May God blessed you my girl. Peace Not War ✌️💙☮️

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you! I think it is such an amazing opportunity in so many ways like you have said, so im mega grateful to be able to be part of it and help give back. Thank you for your kindness and support

[@stephenashby9858]

Fantastic, I love the fact you like to put back. Visiting the schools for free as an inspirational speaker can really change young peoples lives. This world is not all about hiding behind social media, get out there and experience life…! Well done, I for one will be following progress…

[@anthonystevens8683]

Nice one Vanessa. To grow it makes sense to move on to a harder rally. Supporting the local community along with Two Wheels for Life by the rally has to be commended, the rally is far more than just a rally.. Many thanks for sharing. I'll be keeping a look out for the YT series in January. The last series was epic.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

It will be mega rewarding in so many ways and im super happy with my choice, so thank you very much for your acknowledgement on that 🙂 and mega appreciate your constant support and following along with my adventures yey!

[@okarakoo]

Best of luck Vanessa, I am sure you will do great :-) Maybe in one of your next videos you may show us how you train for these extreme races? Not only on-bike but also off-bike (like, your gym routine, weights, cardio, etc)

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you, fingers crossed! Thats a great idea thanks

[@larryreynolds8580]

Nothing but positives here Vanessa. You are truly an inspiration to many. Thank you for being and doing the work and efforts that you do my friend. Be safe out there!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you kindly

[@Sender76]

thanks!

[@stefanosemisa9288]

Congratulations for your choice to live one of the most tough and memorable adventures in rally history! I wish you super duper good luck and all the best! God bless you beautiful warrior princess!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw yey thanks so much I appreciate your well wishes and support 💪

[@ronbirchard5262]

a few tips... 1. - go fast and hard. 2. - think, think and more think. 3. - dont do anything stupid, like getting hurt. 4. - have fun. your in a very serious race now. people have died in it. shit happens and thats racing. you are doing all the right things, exercise, head space and gear prep.. looking forward to seeing your name in the stats and watching your progress. have fun and be safe

[@Toni.63]

It is not who you are that holds you back it is who you think you are not, don't be a barrier to your success you are stronger than you know.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh this is so lovely, wow thank you so much, I love this

[@John-gj9db]

6500kms 👀😮. Wow! We all believe in you and appreciate all the effort that goes in to making these videos. You’re such an inspiration and so positive. That “can do” attitude is infectious 😊

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you so much, its comments like these that make so much of it worthwhile, your support is appreciated hugely! Thanks for watching

[@Codycreatesthings]

You are an amazing advocate to adventure, humanity, humility and kindness. Best of luck in this amazing rally adventure to come.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw that's super kind. Thanks lovely

[@paul.vanhout57]

Incredible challenge and impressive contribution to the surrounding communities. Your skills and determination will rise to the occasion!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks so much, mega appreciate your kind words and support

[@enduromotorradtouren]

An exciting month in Africa is coming up. All the best, what a task ahead. You'll make it to the finish line! Günter/Nürnberg

[@TheGirlOnABike]

It sure is, thank you i hope so 🤞

[@rustynail9007]

Congrats, that will be one hell of a rally! We'll all be rooting for u, just make it back to ur family safe and have a good time, looks like it will be fun

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Fingers crossed! Thanks dude

[@elafricano2995]

Hip Hip Hurraaa, I new it, just didn't know which edition you'll join, you will be ok I am pretty sure you will be ok having watched your progress you'll nail it, just remember the main moto " Enjoy every instant of it" although you will go through some tense and difficult situations, never forget to smile and enjoy the moment as it will be the ones you will most remember once you are back home......very happy for you . lots of luck and I will keep a close eye on you.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yey thank you so much! I really hope so 🤞

[@peer_64]

To be honest I really was thinking of the Dakar Race itself, but hey, what a race is this. After all I think there's no better race than this to connects with who you are and what you stand for. I don't know you personally (well okay a little bit then😉) but I think I'm not far off. I hope you can take us with you on the journey to the start and hopefully through the race as well. Live your dream, let's go desert😎👊

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you! And yup i certainly will be! Wooo!

[@paulmcneill2666]

Good luck in your next big challenge. I know you will do your best . Finish First . Enjoy the Misery. ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Haha thanks! Mega appreciate your support!

[@rebeccachristie1968]

Wow that’s equally exciting and terrifying news. Looking forward to supporting you through it 👏🏍️🤩😱

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yup you are so right! Thanks so much!

[@richardsimpson3792]

Wow! Congratulations

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks a lot

[@andrewrollin3506]

Thank you for bringing up your hip. You're so capable that I consistently forget about that until you lift your bike up facing it and I remember your mentioning that you CAN'T do it the other way. I and the rest of your audience should remember that you're doing all of this with a preexisting severe injury. Makes it so much more powerful.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Your acknowledgment of this is so lovely to hear, thank you so much, it can be a struggle but peserverance is key and i am definitely not one to give up! Hehe, thank you again!

[@cmar4076]

This is gonna be EPIC! I can’t wait to experience it vicariously through you 😊 I hope you have an amazing time, with good health, and a healthy bike too! Git out there and kick some butt!! 🥇🏆

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yey! Thanks so much for your support, its going to be ace!

[@dazmckeown9428]

Yer well done.. your chasing your dreams and living them…🤙🏼

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I try to make the most out of every day that's for sure!

[@monokheros5373]

AER! nice cant wait to hear your name in the daily updates

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Very soon! Eeek

[@clintelmore4420]

Awesome good luck I’ll be watching you can do this👍

[@TheGirlOnABike]

thank you, i apprecaite the support!

[@GavinAllen-kr7ux]

How brilliant, my daughter met you at RAF Benson and you are so much an inspiration her old man is back on a bike, good luck.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

So cool! Wow that is so mega to hear. I'm smiling lots. Say hi from me!

[@ramonamaral1946]

Hello Vanessa the last video I saw you got very beat up huh I hope you feel better now so glad you made you have a niceDay always watching you and Rocky monster hello from North Carolina USA

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Much better now thank you, yey we appreciate all your support!

[@user-pb8zx3gb2e]

wow félicitations je vais te suivre pendant ta course bon courage a toi 🤞🙌👐

[@dawn-moon]

Good luck and good choice. You mentioned Lyndon, the Dakar coverage he and his team created 3 year ago made me buy an adventure bike again, the plan is to join the next KTM Adventure Rally in Europe. I can't wait to see your race ! Good luck and enjoy !

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Wow that's awesome. Thanks dude

[@AlexFBuchholzPhoto]

What a great decision, especially when you probably could have gone for the more mediatic Dakar. Wish you all the very best.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Alex. Super appreciate that

[@1young-geezer]

Bravo brave one. All really really really good!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw yey thanks!

[@RStantun]

Best of luck to you!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you!

[@lonely_trans_girl]

Wow! That really sounds like an event to be proud to be a part of! Plus you get to race a wicked bike!! Not sure why but this video made my eyes leak a lil. It feels weird to say but it's like some sort of pride. I just love seeing women excel in their dreams. When the voice in my head tells me I can't, women like you show me I can! I wish you all the best. Saying people sometimes don't come home from these events is eye opening tho. Take care ❤️🙌🏍️

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh this is such a lovely comment, thank you so much for your kind words and support! It means alot, your support is very much appreciated!

[@colmhaughey7001]

Wishing you every success with the project making contributions to local communities in third world countries has to be applauded good luck with rally…!!!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you so much, it will be a very rewarding and eye opening experience for sure

[@DiscoverIndia4K]

Best Wishes Love from India 💙

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

That’s fantastic that your not just wanting a hand out , and your ability to achieve in life shows thus 👍, well done 👍, “ come to Australia 🇦🇺 “ when your rally is over for some great riding and great riding .

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you, i am super excited to be able to have this opportunity to not only race but to give back aswell, super rewarding in many ways! Hehe maybe one day!

[@kuoma6418]

You are an iron woman !💪🏼incredible !and you have the most amazing eyes in Europe☝️

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Wow, thank you!

[@IanDobson-qj3gp]

Congratulations. You will be fine. Rubber side down as always x

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I hope so too!

[@blondiejoe]

Ok but figure out the puffy eye thing first lol. Looking forward to it!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yeah hydration with the insane heat (so hot it too lives) and kidney function is what we suspect

[@Moto-Goat]

Brilliant, good for you, and can’t wait to watch your journey 😊

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Flipsidenews]

vennesa... stunning...

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thanks

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

you go girl....when racing ..2 things needed...keep your feet on the pegs and your right hand cranked.....😁

[@TheGirlOnABike]

😁

[@zweispurmopped]

Now this is big news indeed! 🤗 The Africa Eco Racers may feel honoured to have you with them, you meant? ☺ Guess who will follow the tracking sites again… 😊 I keep my fingers crossed for a trouble-free entertaining torment! 🤭🤗

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yey thanks so much for the support 🫶

[@jadope1]

That is gonna be such an awesome journey!!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I hope so. I'm sure it will be painful but I'm planning to fight hard!

[@carlhansen8668]

Get some merchandise made that we can buy to help fund your race.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I have a small amount of merchandise on my website, if you wanted to check it out 😊

[@TheCristo68]

I think it's Dakar .

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe all the info is in the video 🙂

[@blazingtrails6762]

Go GoaB. Sure you'll whump it. Do you have a head-song yet?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe yey thanks! Aw not yet, but im sure one will come to mind before the time 😎

[@EkenTaipodia1980]

L❤VE you.. 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@ForTheLoveOfWheels]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheGirlOnABike]

👍

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

Rad. Mad. Glad😊.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thank you

[@biker3366]

i think dakar too but congratulations!!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks dude!

[@user-kn4mm8tx6y]

I like you,much love.i need you in my life.shamim zahuri from bangladesh🧡🌟🤝🎎👬

[@rideitalia]

Ridiculous woman 😂 I hear Marvel want to do a film about you 😉 Awesome!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Haha I wish

[@chappers101s]

Awesome Stuff Vanessa - Adventure Stories and Chris Nailor Podcasts. Let me know if you'd like contact details

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you! Oh ace, definitely would love to find out more 🙂

[@CW4PWR]

"I make very few navigation issues." Better knock on wood.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Absolutely. All I can go by is how my last few faces went. There's always room for big errors but I've trained hard so have to believe in myself ❤️

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

Great stuff what a challenge to enter! I’ll share your vid on tubby trial team Facebook and hopefully that helps spread the word just a little more Rich

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thanks Rich, mega appreciate that