Attempt to ride Sani Pass on a Honda CRF250L - it's HECTIC!! [S5 - Eps. 14]
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- In this episode I am attempting to scale the hardest mountain pass of South Africa: Sani Pass. Right at the border between South Africa and Lesotho lies this pass, and it is not for the faint hearted. These were the steepest, most washed away tracks I've ever attempted and without the option to slow down or pause, it was an adrenaline filled race to the top. HECTIC!
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As a man old enough to be Noraly's grandfather, I congratulate her parents for raising such a brave, physically energetic and mentally strong young woman. I've ridden off-road on a motorcycle and it is difficult and frankly scary at times. I was holding my breath through the worst of this ride. I cannot imagine her parents watching this. They were surely terrified as their daughter took us along to see this spectacular part of the world. A big thumbs up for Mr. and Mrs. Schoenmaker for their parenting skills!!
What a nice heart felt comment 😉
So true.
Thank you very much.
Some of us women are made in spite of and not because of our parents.
You know psychopaths have no fear
You will never see a better advertisement for a one of your motorcycles, come on Honda reach out to this incredible young lady and show her some love.
Indeed, the perfect bike for the job.
And give her a CRF450L! She needs more power.
@@ronhanway9384 she doesn't need 1000 km oil changes and 2000 km valve adjustments. The little 250 (300 now) has all the power you need to tackle anything off road if you have a bit of skill, and 13000 km oil changes more than makes up for it. On that loose rocky surface there is such a thing as too much power. The tyres only have so much traction available.
Honda this young Lady needs to be spoiled with a brand new Africa Twin......with compliments from the factory!!!
@@wicusmeyer9426 While an Africa Twin is a a very fine motorcycle on tarmac or hard dirt surfaces, you'd never get one up and down the conditions shown in this video. Aside from weighting 65% more (90 kg, 200 lb), making it far harder to woman-handle, the mismatch between available torque and grip would be extreme. There are videos of Africa Twins and BMW GS going up Sani Pass, but with the road in FAR better condition with cars having made hard packed fairly smooth wheel tracks relatively clear of rocks and with most remaining rocks embedded in dirt.
You are Alone ?
Yes!
Why?
Because I like it! 😂
( No Noraly you are not alone. You are with 700,000 subs behind you, sending good vibes and enjoying every step of it. )
Definitely
True 😊
Next time Noraly could answer: No we are 700000 of us.
Absolutely Noraly is the Queen badass!!
Queen Elizabeth agreed!
I am South African, and tackled the Sani pass 25 years ago on an old Yamaha XT250. It is indeed a serious challenge, and looks is considerably worse condition now than it did then! You are one tough rider for sure!! Well done for going back down the way you came up, we went over and down the Lesotho side! PS: I would by no means class that as an "attempt". That you got all the way to the top, and all the way back down, in one piece, without dropping Savanah once, is without a doubt a roaring success!! 💪
I have a 2016 xt250 & and an Mt03
Never before have I gotten so exausted just watching a video.
🤣 Yeah, riding can be alot of work thats for sure. Especially a ride like that, she did amazing
I was on the edge of my Lazy Boy holding my breath. Great job, Noraly!
Lying in my garden getting some much needed Vitamin D…and my Fitbit is telling me I’ve just done a workout listening to this audio only. Will have to watch the video later.
I always prefer to go uphill, be it on MTB, motorbike, 4x4, with the exception of water.
Noralay..... you have the upmost respect from every genuine biker here,to all the dislikers,, you try doing what noralay is doing,,, shame on you all.. well done itchy boots 🇬🇧👍👍
I agree. I am sure these dislikers cannot give ONE sensible reason for disliking such a wonderful video. Insane.
@@AshokSharma-im7jw forget the dislikers we all know what they are mate
Totally agree 👍🇬🇧
Heartily Agree! This is a difficult ride requiring great skill and strength. And that's only on the way up. Going down can be more difficult. Very impressive. Guessing you, Gary, are in England. Cheers from the US, and thanks for saying this for all of us.
Spot on Mr Edwards, could not have said that any better. Absolute respect for this Brave Lady. Truth be told I would’ve turned back at least 5 times before the top.
Hot engine going up, hot brakes coming back down, hot Noraly for the entire journey. That little bike is tough, so is it's rider !!! Wow, spectacular.
So amazing. Thank you so much for not using offensive language words. You are the best.
Noraly, I'm your Father's age, riding since I was 50 years old. Seeing you ride up AND down Sani Pass caused my heart to race and made me hold my breath many times. Having scaled passes (not even as close to the length of Sani Pass) of such magnitude, I have to say you ARE ONE TOUGH COOKIE (American slang)! You ARE an AMAZING young woman.
Amen on that but I do not Trust her Judgement many Times but with God's Help, she seems to always make it to her Destination...
all that and one-handed
@@wedwardes if you're referencing the shots of her I think she had a GoPro mounted on the bike pointing at her, pretty sure she wasn't holding a GoPro on a selfie stick, I could be wrong but doubt anyone would do that one-handed
@@anlacombe For several series, she has been (self) videoed with one hand off the bike and presumably holding a selfie stick. A bit too brave for me..
YES! ONE TOUGH COOKIE! I was on pins and needles and South Africa is gorgeous!
Noraly, that was the scariest, hairiest thing i've ever watched. My heart was in my mouth the whole time. If I hadn't known you must have made it safely in order to post the video I don't think I could have carried on watching. You're a very brave woman.
that was what i thought too all the time. incredible.
Ditto! I have a real fear of heights and actually leaned away from the edges as she was riding! What an achievement!
my butt clenched more than once when she was close to the edge 😅
Kept thinking the same thing, She had to survive, the video was posted. Still my nerves are shot. 👍🏼
@@abdell8391 mine too 🤣🤣🤣🤣
" This is just a warm up", says Noraly at the bottom.
" i am glad that i trained for this in the Netherlands ".
" what a view, what a view".
Well done Noraly. That was not easy.
Sani Pass has deteriorated since i last did it nearly 2yrs ago.
ItchyBoots, the Queen of the Mountain.
Such courage. She's all alone. Shows that if you overthink everything, trying to project all the possible consequences, you'll never do anything.
Not very wise to go alone
The 64 people that downvoted this need to get out of their parents basement and do something in the real world. Two thumbs up for you Noraly, you are totally awesome. Much respect. Lots of love from Utah.
If we all got one friend each to subscribe we could push her to 1.5 mil but if the 64 deadbeats did the same it would be a waste of time. 🤓
Those 64 down vote people, live in their mother's basement next to the washer & dryer.
very proud of her frm colorado.
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I understand thumbs down count as much as thumbs up, but dont tell them
@@Desertthorn11 yep, any interaction eye hear.
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When you bought this bike, I thought "she's never gonna make it mountain passes like I've only seen in South Africa, and rocky roads. Not enough power". And you proved me wrong, and I'm so impressed by your technical skills. You are absolutely fierce! Maximum respect!
I actually own a little Honda crf250l and what it lacks in brute force, it makes up for in is ability to crawl up hill. It is heavy for what some would call a little bike but very stable. That said, you still need some mad skills to do a pass like this one.
Indeed quite heavy with it’s 140kg, but it goes through everything at low speed. I did some crazy stuff with it. But what I really admire is her ass…the seat is really, really hard!
I took almost a similar steep tarmac road in India with a Honda 100cc motorcycle long back. This was a hill station Matheran, near Bombay.
Honda makes amazing riding machines.
Bro in most parts of Nepal is called commuting
i've done about the same thing rocky roads and steep climb with my crf 150 l, just at a different location. Also i used supermoto wheels.
I grew up off-roading in Africa and that was one of the gutsiest performances I've ever seen in my almost 60 years of riding. Well done indeed, Noraly! Total respect!! :-)
Yeah I totally agree,,, well done gal !!!!
She' fearless!! She made me feel ashamed of my fear riding my motorcycle and I'm a 47 years old man.
Well said sir!
@@RichardASK Thank you. It is heartfelt.
I totally agree with you Richard, she is awesome. Also it proves that cc's don't count,she is a talented,skilled rider.Greetings from a fellow biker in Johannesburg.
Noraly, my husband and I just watched you tackle Sani Pass. My heart was in my throat. I was terrified for you. You are amazingly brave. Once again, thank you for showing us our beautiful Earth.
Besides Noraly’s big accomplishment, how about some applause for that tough little Honda that helped her!!
I don't think Basanti could have handled that ride.
@@brucehunter3966 Agreed. Nor could the slightly improved Dhanno!
I was thinking the same thing. People like to ignore Honda's for the more exotics, but Honda's get it done. With a great and brave pilot of course.
Honda should sponsor her with a controbution to the channel for this achievement.
Its not about the bike
Boy, was I ever leaning on my couch trying to get away from the cliff edge. Insanely scary, and beautiful, at the same time.
Same here lol
Same too
Yeah, at a certain point I started thinking: "Well, she uploaded this, so she must've made it back safely", just to set my mind at ease.
It's going to be interesting, if there is a comment of someone actually falling off the couch watching it in a few months. 😊
Eef Neleman Exactly what I thought! LOL
Noraly, I'm 54yrs old riding motocross,enduro,street bikes and now adventure bikes my whole life. That was truly a gutsy ride and very well executed. You go girl. Best wishes from Australia
Noraly, the man invented the wheel for you, amazing. (You beat up your motorcycle) Hug from Porto-Portugal.
I have 50 years Australian off road experience. Absolutely heroic riding. I nearly fainted from holding my breath around 15.00. So very proud of you.
So true my heart stopped a couple of times
Amazing.. DU hast es gut gemacht.. Dein KÖRPER wird echt weh sein. Sehr Gute Aufnahmen. Fahr gut weiter. 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
@@marimarais4311 you can say that again! I thought I will die because I forgot to breathe
When you reached the top, I thought "Now the real challenge begins". Others may disagree, I find riding down a steep, rocky slope with switchbacks much more difficult than riding up. I struggle with speed control when the tires are slipping with even moderate braking. Congratulations! Excellent descent! Much respect for that ride. But more than that, great appreciation for the way you present information whether it is a challenging ride or a geologic discovery. Thank you for keeping this channel one I can share with my grandchildren. They ask about this and one other channel all the time. I think that puts you in the top 2 for young children trying to understand the world. Keep riding.
It’s always harder to go down hill .She did a great job 👏
Much much easier to lose the front end going back down. I agree I always prefer up, although I do find it takes more physical effort.
Noraly, the fearless Lone Rider in the wild... - Up and down the Sani Pass on one day without dropping the bike once, thumbs up!
Edit: I just checked the clock on the bike: She left the border station at 9:00 am and was back at 10:42 am - not even 2 hours for up and down, wow.
Indeed. I wouldn't dare to go there. Only in a 4x4😀
What a ride. You did outstanding! Rocks galore! Stay safe!!!👍
Noraly, The best pilot in the world!!!!
Awsome. And should be emphasized: alone. The risk factor is much much greater.
You breathe as if you have to push the bike up the mountain....
Well done noraly!!
The most energy consumer video ever for the people who are watching Noraly!!
My utmost respect goes out to you. When you said you'll be riding Sani pass I imagined you turning round half way, there are honestly very few highly skilled riders that would have pressed on to complete this ride of passage. You rode like the pro you now are.
The bike she used makes a huge difference. You find GS guys trying to go up Sani pass, now that would be a big achievement.
@@JW-so7tn I watched a YT video of the lady "On her bike" doing it on, I think it was a 1200GS recently. She had a little "put down"on a steep, tight turn near the top but a passer-by helped lift her bike for her. Noraly did an amazing job!
@@DaveZee01 It was an 800gs but yes Noraly did a great job.
@@DaveZee01
I watched that video when I learnt that Noraly was about to ride the Sani Pass. I may be wrong but I think she rode a smaller capacity BMW - possibly a GS800.
@@sanchopanza5726 I think you're quite correct, thanks Sancho.
I just kept telling myself ~ "she made it, or the video wouldn't be posted"!!
OMG, never have I ever, ever experienced such intense CLIFF HANGER! My heart goes out to your parents, family and viewers who were right there with you. I shall add that you are one BRAVE lady!
I kept saying that every time she looked as if a breeze could have tipped her over the edge. Yeah. Brave lady for sure.
Wonder Woman of Riders Community. Hats off to Norlay and Honda for making up to Sani Pass and back safely.
"Attemping to ride Sani Pass" should be changed to "Conquering Sani Pass"!! I have watched every one of your videos Noraly and this was truly the most technically challenging ride and when you say you don't know how you did it, I'll tell you how. With sheer guts, skill, determination and endeavour! You're a fantastic role model for all us female riders and riders-to-be out there! Can we also give a shout out to your parents! As a mum myself, my heart would have stopped several times on that ride up for my daughter!
Well done girl, you can be very proud of yourself. We as South Africans admire you for what you have achieved. We know how difficult it is and now after the rain, its even worse. We loved your video and were sitting on the edge of our seats.
This woman can ride a bike really well
She pushes her self to achieve her goals
Brilliant!
I agree, that was awesome!!
As an ex- cross country and enduro racer that been riding for 60 years, and watching you for the last couple of years; you just continue to break new barriers and impress us all!!
i as well have ridden and raced off road for over 50 years and i am so impressed with how well you have done on those large slippery rocks on such a steep incline . The camera does not make it look nearly and steep as it is and the bike you ride with the good torque it has , is what i think is the perfect choice for that climb . And yes it got my heart pumping as well , riding with you .
BOOOOOORING!!
@@BrassLock Just ignore that individual.
Sani Pass is the center section of the international Roof of Africa Rally that gained recognition after Malcom Smith won in the early 1970s. He usually rode Husqvarnas but for those races used KTMs, or vica versa?
@@ebutuoyebutouy Bultacos. I borrowed Malcolm's 250 World Championship bike when he came to race in Salisbury, Rhodesia. Just got beaten by a wheel by a buddy of mine on Don Rickman's 500 Metisse! :-) Happy days!
So, firstly, we’ll done on getting up Sani! The pass itself between boarders is known as “No man’s land” officially it does not belong to either South Africa nor Lesotho. This is why very little maintenance has been done on the pass! Just a bit of trivia? We’ll done again and I love your videos!
Hello Itchy ....
I am Marcos. Impressive your climb to Sani Pass ... !!!
I am writing to you from Mendoza Argentina. I have a motorcycle like that, or similar, only very prepared for enduro and my travels.
It is the first time that I write in any social network. But your sympathy and bravery motivated me to do it.
You are Precious ... keep going ... Successes. !!!
After some OMGs watching the video, in the middle of it I was like "She managed to publish the video so she's probably in one piece....so it's safe to watch the rest of it" :))
That's exactly what I thought.
Exactly my thinking.
Right?! I was still gasping and hopping up and down in my seat every time the camera peered over the edge. :D
I felt so too.
And that's why I'm wondering why she rides alone? And a woman no less! I like some adventure , but I guess some people think they will live forever. When the videos stop, you will know. Terrible thought.
OMG!!! OMG!!! I was sitting on the edge of my seat watching all of this. It was crazy going up the mountain and it was totally insane going down. I was cringing all the way. What a ride!!! Thanks you Noraly!!! WOOOHOOO!!!
Noraly, I would love to do the things you do, but the numbers are against me..... I am twice your age, have half your riding skills, and only about 10% of your courage. Thanks so much for letting me share your adventures, without ever leaving my armchair. You rock!!
To see sooooooo many comments here in such a short time is a testimony of what you achieved! Honda should use you for their advertising. They should give you free bikes. Dutch strong!
DAMN GIRL! You were kicking rocks and pounding sand, you had me leaning and pushing the bars on the way up... I’m exhausted just watching.
ACTION PACKED!
Confucius say:- Easy to climb the tree but it is another story to climb back down, that a girl you nailed it and all the training in the Netherlands paid off
Confucius say: Boy at school who play with girl during wrong period will get caught red handed.
For Noraly to ride that small bike up this treacherous terrain is nothing less than incredible!!!!!!
I wouldn’t attempt this unless I had a mountain specific type bike that was heavily modified for exactly this so-called road, plus a mechanic and a medic following behind me!!!!!
I really find a deep sense of joy from watching your videos. Not only because of your amazing personality, but also you treat everyone with care and respect, no matter where you are or where they are from. Going into Iran and seeing the people there interact with you and the kindness they demonstrated throughout your travels was inspiring to watch and completely changed my opinion about the people from Iran and other countries. That, for me is so significant. It really opened my eyes to the world - I am from a country where overinflated sense of entitlement is a birthright and ridicule and racism are as common as politicians and government..Thank you for taking the path you have chosen in taking adventure, packaging and distributing it to us so that we may take part in exploring the world with you. Thank you...you beautiful human you.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Of all of your videos, from Asia to South America, this particular climb had to be the most intense and grueling, Noraly. To us viewers experiencing this in the single dimension of our screen; we cannot begin to comprehend what it must have felt like in real time, for you. Your instructor back home in the Netherlands would be proud of your accomplishment here. All that hard training and enduro training paid off big time for you! All the best!!
I thought this was the most intense ride ever of Noraly’s world adventures. Just when you think it can’t get any better/worse she does it. Fantastic ride and filming. Plus the killer question and answer ‘ why alone ‘ ........ ‘ because I like it ‘ is the UA-cam quote of the year.
I actually ran down that road/ Sani Pass in 1996 with a group of people for the annual Sani Saunter fun run- and it ended at the Sani Pass Hotel. I couldn’t walk for 2 weeks.. it’s definitely steep and slippery - massive congrats Noraly 👏
Imagine trying to do it covered in snow, that's why they close it!
Imagine getting all the way to the end and remembering you left a window open at home🤦♂️
@@froehlcj You should see the 4x4 Lesotho taxis flying down, they don't close it except for heavy snow and ice
Lol....wot a gutsy woman, to attempt the Sani Pass.......CONGRATS, Noraly....my heart goes out to you...
Noraly + Savannah= Total badasses!!! Amazing!!
Hey mister Fujifilm... they are a badass combo indeed. You ride yourself as well ?
@@404michaelnotfound I do! A Himalayan name Noraly! If only I had her skills lol.
Have done Sani Pass myself with a bike & 4x4 on numerous occasions and the condition of the road is especially bad on this video. Well done Noraly, well done!!
You did soo well to get up & down without dropping the bike Noraly👏 good job you had the crf & not the cb500x, eh😉
SUPERB BIKE AND SUPERB RIDING.
When you were going up, I was thinking, "that is going to be harder coming down ", well done ride safe
This ride has got to be the hardest, the most dangerous and the most breath-holding one ever since you first started in India. SALUTE!!!
I rode up a road like that one time, got to a smooth part of the road, where i could sit on the seat, and my seat was gone. I had to ride back down and find my seat.
Now there's a story!
Thank you for the chuckle.
Count yourself lucky you weren't on a bicycle... ;-p
Well done Noraly, that was tough going!! Also very impressed by how stable the video footage is considering how rough the terrain is.
Ride safe...........AND STAY AWAY FROM THE EDGE!!
Steve
A ride to be proud of Noraly, for any motorcyclist. I’ve been riding for 54 years both fast and slow and that was an epic ride. The biggest thing is controlling your fear and turning it to your advantage, well done.
Eres muy valiente al subir éstos caminos! Pero no deberías arriesgarte tanto. Disfruta el paisaje y cuídate. Saludos de Córdoba, Argentina.
My heart was in my mouth the entire way up...think I held my breath for a good portion of it and then worried about the route down. Well done, your riding skills truly know no bounds...I've watched you grow in both skill and confidence. I'm proud of you!!!
You’re a very impressive woman, most people won’t understand how physically and mentally tiring it is to ride rough terrain , and then to do it alone , well, like I say very impressive Noraly.
Noraly, that was perhaps one of the most intense rides I have ever watched or been on! This Canadian biker takes his hat/ helmet to you! Excellent riding!
Lmet off
NORALY! Awesome job! You are earning your Master Adventurer badge. You just rode something that 90% of the people watching would not even try! Well done!!
Few men would have the courage to go up and then down Sani Pass. And you did it. Congratulations. Well done.
I know it's been 1-1/2 years since this was posted but I just watched it and had to leave a comment! This should be titled inSANIty pass!! Some really great riding!
This is a award winning episode and Honda should know about it !!! Good Luck!!!
The Death Road in Bolivia is nothing compared to the road to the Sani Pass. Admired by Nurali's courage.
WOW! Noraly you are so amazing. I (79 years old) live vicariously through your adventures.
I was crying driving this road on 4*4 meeting trucks n I really respect you girl.. That road goes to my hometown you missed very nice lunch there by the boarder... Thanks again for being you.
I have been motorcycling for nearly 60 years and I keep reviewing this video and the 10th viewing is every bit as thrilling and exciting as
the first!!!
Oh my god, I am so stressed out just from watching this. I would have stayed the hell away from the edge, I would have gone slower, no, actually I would have turned around about 2 minutes into this. I am beyond impressed.
Ditto, I almost fell off my couch on a few of those edge shots!!!
If you knew what you know now, would you have done the trip up Sani Pass.? Noraly you have just earned Mega respect from many guys watching.
First of all, hats off to you !!
I only ever went on mountainbikes, but seeing those rocks made me tired at the start ! And the descent was mad !!
On another note, the surprise on the face of the border patrol was priceless, when he said : why ???, I laughed out loud.
If anyone doubted you were an adventurer, think of the strain getting up there, nobody around, and what if you got a puncture? You're an adventurer, that's for sure.
That GoPro image stabilization sure earned its pay today.
Noraly you are the Amelia Earhart of our time. That was truly one of the most difficult assents and decants on a motorcycle I have ever witnessed. I went and got my wife to watch it again with me and she was hanging on to the chair gasping. You are the finest example of a woman for my daughter to look up to.. Women can do anything men can and you are living proof.
Oh my God this Girl is something else I can’t believe you, you are my Hero I can only believe it because I am seeing you do this. My respect I am floored
My thoughts while watching this:
- That does NOT look fun
- Holy !@#$ that edge is close
- You are an extremely skilled rider
- What a great testament to the Honda CRF250L
Wow, Normally you where working hard on that track, good riding! My goodness my heart rate went up just watching you ride this. You are absolutely fearless.
That road isn't Hectic, it isn't mental, it's f'in brutal.
Well done, you are an inspiration to armchair bikers everywhere.
Noraly, if the police in the Netherlands are watching this (I'm sure they will be) they are going to be super impressed, and on your return you will be their Mascot. Bravo young Lady.
This is real life off-road!
I was clenching my hands and teeth throughout that route that cannot be called a path.
Besides the incredible difficulty of the stones of the road, the abysses!
Noraly is a true adventurous and tough woman who does not give up in the face of obstacles.
Savannah also behaved like a real warrior!
A couple of tough and determined girls who have managed to have a wonderful view of such a beautiful landscape between South Africa and Lesotho.
What a masterful off-road driving lesson and the descent ... challenging!
Noraly and Savannah the invincible ones! Greetings from Colombia!
Totally non sense off road!
Even I was tensing up muscles! And I'm only behind a computer screen... LOL
Wat een held ben je toch!
Everybody stands up on the sofa for a 10 mins ovation! 👏👏👏👍✌
I did it and dropped my tea cup😂😂
i almost forgot to breathe................... respect, respect , respect. And you are only relatively new to motorcycles. i agree with other comment about the instructors watching with a big smile on their faces.
There's off road and then there's OFF ROAD. That's a serious piece of track. Big congrats for attempting it.
My first thought when I saw what you were about to do was, "IS SHE CRAZY?" But after you did it, my thought was, "well, she is a combination of crazy AND brave!" That training you did last season REALLY paid off! And you chose the right motorcycle. No other type of motorcycle would have worked as well. CONGRATULATIONS!
Noraly, my deepest respect, too. 99% of all the guys here would never do a ride like this 🤘
This 'guy' has a brown patch in the seat of his pants after watching that amazing feat of skill and endurance.
((recovering from hyperventilating)) Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. I kept telling myself, I know she doesn’t fall off the edge because she posted the video!! Phew! That was nerve racking even from my couch! I cannot imagine your excitement to have conquered that! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You are amazing!!!!
"You are alone"... Why?! "Because I Like It!! ". Put that on your next T shirt Noraly. 😂😂👍
I'd buy one!
That was some of the most exciting motorcycling I have ever seen! Kudos, Noraly!
Noraly, here you won your professional motorcycle diploma: training, perseverance and courage. My respects. From Brazil.
Noraly, OMG!
You REALLY should post a warning before you do rides like this one LOL!! This was the second time I've watched this and my hands were just as sweaty this time as the first!
As much as I love the music you choose for the rides, I was super stoked to just listen to you talking as you went up. I don't think any of your videos captured the spirit of the ride as this one did. I'm so proud of you!!
OMG NORALYYYYYY!! I was so nervous, on the edge of my seat, my heart pounding and in your words "sweating like a pig" hahaha. You are simply an AMAZING woman, I am beyond impressed.
NORALY!!! That was so nerve-racking to watch! We were on the edge of our seats the whole time! I can't imagine how your parents will feel while watching this. You are so brave and amazing!
She is so brave I was impressed too
I think one of the best motorcycle videos I've ever seen
I do not comment often...but its a time to say something- You are my hero, SuperGirl!!!! 🤩 It was scary to watch but in same time it was full of risk, great and brave! And litle bit crazy to do alone... Anyway, Well done, Noraly!!!👍💪🏆
And your's "Ai, ai, ai!" sounds typically Latvian! 😄 P.S. Honda is the BEST!! I have Africa XRV750 and NX250... ✌
Well, that was an experience she'll never forget. That ride is tough but the sense of accomplishment if you succeed is tremendous. Kudos for doing it - it's not for the faint hearted
The moment one gets to the top of a climb and turns around and says, ok I’ve got to go back down this thing, oh crap what did I get my self into. Congratulations on conquering your challenge!
Another "old guy" with lots of Motocross, Road biking experience etc. There are many guys that I am sure would bail out after going up 1/3 of that mtn pass! I was well aware how much tougher it would be on the way down! but it did not faze you. Your forearms must have been completely pumped/worn out not to mention your hands locked to the handgrip at the end of the ride. Your videos continue to amaze me, I love coming along for the ride. Thanks for taking us ALL ALONG. Keep it up, such a great attitude.
"Clutch, clutch", - I love it! 🙂
Noraly, all your training courses back in the Netherlands were perfect ! Money well spent.
Even people with big balls biking around in circles and smoking urban street corners, covered in tattoos. On your knees there is a Dutch girl biking in Africa who has bigger balls.. being following you since you started traveling to risk countries I too went but this is amazing thus far. From Fiji Islands Noraly respect ✊
This was wonderful, congratulations 👍🏻. I can’t believe you just turned around and rode back down, there is a great pub at the top, the highest pub in Africa with great snacks and drinks and the friendliest staff . If any bikers out there are interested in riding in Lesotho please look up the Roof of Africa rally. It’s now changed its name but has a great history...safe journeys everyone.
I remember doing this in my mountain bike a decade ago. Road looks much worse. And that feeling of breathlessness at altitude. Wow. Well done.
We are all glad you trained. I barely breathed the whole time. So intense. So skilled. So proud of you. When you showed the switchbacks going down, I paused the video and laughed - just for the amazement of it. Thank you for all of it! “Because I like it!”
My heart was jumping when you ride at the edge of the cliff, and the wind was blowing.
1 hell of a brave woman-RESPECT👌👌👌👌👌
I have to say, Noraly, your assault on the Sani Pass was a complete thrill to watch, the artistry in your handling of bike and terrain...beautiful! Thank you, for the honour of seeing such a thing! Tha standard now, do the Sani Pass, like Noraly without putting a foot down!!!
What an Amazing demonstration of fitness, skills, and determination!!! This was better than a thriller movie!!! Mouah!!