I had a total melt down on the start line... my first ever rally in Qatar
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- What's it like taking on your first road book rally and first desert race? Here's my experience doing the Qatar International Desert Baja with QMMF. The nerves full on got to me, it was tough.
That was the toughest thing I've ever done, bar my accident recovery. As my first ever roadbook event, first time in the desert and first time in the dunes it was definitely a dive into the deep end! The Qatar temperatures is what made it quite so brutal...with day two's temperature peaking at 55 degrees the heat was overwhelming. Riding, focusing on the navigation, reading the terrain and trying to keep the pace up with a body battling overheating meant for an intense race. Pausing or slowing even slightly resulted in near unbearable intensity.
At one point, deep amidst the 80km of sand dunes, I had to ride 2km at a time. Focusing just on making it another 2km. And then another 2km. I knew if I stopped the heat would be worse, I also knew I was not going to quit! So I dug deep and kept going!
I'd say it was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. There is so much new information and regulations to get your head around, it was hot, a new type of terrain and a complex navigation system using road books, and did I say it's hot!? 39 degrees and humid. HOT. I went through moments of sheer panic, stress levels escalating, anxiety and even moments questioning everything I'm doing, am I mad?? In these moments I worked to break down what I was tackling. Taking little chunks at a time, deep breaths and trying to calm my mind. I realise these emotions are normal and I'm certainly not going to be quiting! But yikes I'm nervous.
Here's my ranking in the Qatar International Baja desert race:
🥈 2nd place in Women's
13th in class of 26 riders
22nd overall of 40 including moto and buggies
Only 25 finished the race...!
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Shattered would be an understatement!! But I would rather be completely exhausted from the hard times that breed success and see me grow, than well rested from achieving nothing! The Qatar rally was a serious push on my body, my mental capabilities and required some serious grit to keep pushing on. I genuinely didn't realise it was possible to sweat so much or use so much brain capacity all at once. There were moments of pain. Moments I questioned if I could make it. But fighting on meant that the satisfaction at the end was just that much more epic! I did it!
I'm on a mission to prove that I can, even with a slightly reconstructed body! No excuses! Fight on!
#rally #roadbook ##thegirlonabike
Desert Rose Racing: rally support I highly recommend www.desertroseracing.com/
I filmed it with my new Insta 360 camera I hope you enjoy the new riding perspective. Let me know in the comments.
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Music Credits: Epidemic Sounds www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
1) ES_Desert Fire Blues - Will Harrison
2) ES_Fire and Brimstone - Will Harrison
3) ES_Kermode - Tigerblood Jewel
4) ES_Poison Lips (Instrumental Version) - Easton
Timestamp:
0:00 Please hit subscribe
1:47 Find me on socials TheGirlOnABike
8:00 Desert Rose Racing
8:45 Time Qualifier nerves
12:00 Please comment
21:51 Day 1
25:00 Day 2
25:47 Getting personal
26:45 Overcome hurdles
27:09 Learning - moment of calm
27:50 Loading the road book
28:18 Day 2 start line
28:03 Like, comment, subscribe
29:00 Find me on socials TheGirlOnABike
31:00 Post ride emotions
32:00 2nd womens!
32:21 Desert Rose
32:30 Tips from the rally
37:30 Hit subscribe - Авто та транспорт
Warrior. Who says girls can’t. So very tough. Well done Vanessa
Wow that's an intense rally. I respect everyone who enters and races. Much respect!! With support from Canada. 🔥💪
Coming from a moderate temperature country, I can't imagine being able to tolerate the heat while racing. Great going!
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.
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
Aw wow. Thank you
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!
Outstanding, congratulations on your 2nd place!!!
A lot of first times in this adventure! As always, great UA-cam content! Thanks Vanessa for sharing your awesome life with all of us! God bless you !
Definitely was! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words, really appreciate your support
Great watching and hearing your story line.You never look like you have just ridden,amazing.Thanks.
Thanks dude. Haha. I'd definitely feel like I have 🤣
Fantastic achievement and what an opportunity. Good luck on your next adventure :)
Proper fun, well done on getting through the road book to the end.
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.💗
Thanks John. I love seeing your comments. Thank you. Always do supportive. Maybe see you at motorcycle live! I'm there Monday -Wednesday
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 👍👍👍
Aw thank you that's so lovely to hear. I really do hope my riding helps encourage more ladies out on two wheels 🤞🥰
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!!!
Wow Rodney. Thank you. Your kind words are really appreciated ❤️
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.
Aw dude. Thank you. Sending much love
You're SMASHING these challenges!
Aw thank you
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.
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.
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 💖🙌🏼🏍
Wow that is intense! Respect ✊
Lovely to see your vulnerable side.
So many only push their confident approach.
Much more entertaining to see someone real.
You really are an amazing lady Vanessa. Thanks for you honesty. You'll look back on this time as an amazing experience of firsts!
What's dude. I mega appreciate your support
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.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
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.
Thanks Jonas 😘😘😘😘🥰
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
Aw thank you Steven
Awesome, huge fan but you know that. 😆 huge congrats to what you’ve taken on this year 👍
Thanks lovely. It has been a bit of a push myself year hehe
Loved it. All your vulnerability and joy at the end. Congrats.
Thanks Michael ❤️
Loved the video and well done on your first rally! Would love to see a collab between you and Norally (Itchyboots) on another rally.
That would be sooo epic! Need to persuade Itchy Boots as I'm game!!
Fantastic result.
Really enjoyed watching this. Well done it looked really tough and you smashed it. 💪
Thanks lovely
This is very inspiring!
Thanks Vanessa that was amazing please don't apologise i can't stand the humid heat i understand 💪👊👑🏍
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Congrats what an achievement in such hot conditions don’t where you get the energy well done thanks for sharing in that bloody heat 👍🍻🍻🍻🍻
Thanks lovely 😘
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?
Thank you so much! Yes I would! My suicidal side lol
Well done Vanessa !! what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Good luck with your next challenge.
Thanks Rob
This channel is on another level. Superb!
Aw wow. Thank you
What a wonderful video. So much respect for what you are doing. I am looking forward to more adventures.
Aw thank you Ian
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.
Yeah so true Simon. That was a serious breakdown panic. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time of comment 😘❤️
You did a great job👍👍
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.
Aw hehe thanks dude. I certainly don't often feel like a lion but I try my best! 🤣🦁😘😘
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
Amazing achievement, you should be immensely proud of yourself. Much respect ✊🏻
Aw thank you lovely
Hi, very interesting video, well done. Very impressive driving ....
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
Thanks Anthony. That’s super kind. Thanks for watching. You’ll probably enjoy my Tunisia desert challenge three part series too 🥰
@@TheGirlOnABike yes that was a very special three parter . sent links to all my friends who get nerves
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!
Aw thank you 🥰😘
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!
Never too old to do anything, go out there and do it 💪 Thank you so much, super stoked with how it went hehe
@@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.
Incredible effort my love-you’re smashing it regardless of the tough challenges along the way!
Aw thanks Becki 😘❤️
Go on girl, living the dream
So cool! I really enjoyed this video format too.
Yay, thank you!
Go on girl, make your one special mark, all the best. 👏✌️
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Now that was good fun, watching! 🤗 Congrats for making it!
Aw yey. Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed. That makes me smile
@@TheGirlOnABike …which in turn makes ME smile! 🤗
Fantastic and well done 👏 ✔
Aw thank you
That was brilliant 👏well done that's a great achievement you should be proud of yourself👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Xxx
Aw Thanks Rob
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🏆
Aw thank you
Kudos for your first rally!! Good luck for Morocco!
Thank you!
That was intense . Well done you .
Thanks Paul
just wow!
Good job and video thanks for sharing
Thanks Jim
Bravo girl! Just forward!
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Can't say I would go to these hot countries. Having lived in South Africa and riding out there dehydration is a real problem.
Brillant vid well done aswell 👏 you ar amazing
Thanks lovely
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...
Well done!
Thanks Andrew
Respect Vanessa 👏👏👏💪💪💪🏁🏁🏁
thanks Chris ❤️
Well done you awesome 👍👍
Thanks Richard
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Nice and looking lovely
Thanks 😊
The color of HD is astringent, so it looks like an army in harsh conditions. That is also cool.
true!
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.
Oh wow. I'd never heard that. Thank you. I'll google it
Ps the rally bike sounds mega exciting!
Great music choice 👍
Aw thanks
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..
Yeah enter the desert... It was the peak recorded the day we rode. Brutal!!
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 .
I own these bikes 🙂
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?
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
I saw your name in this year's participants! :)
Yup!! I’m flying out tomorrow!!
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This is my dream.
make it happen!! Dreams come true
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...?
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.
@@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
try one of them wrist bands that they wear in tennis
Oh that's a good idea. So simple 👌🏼 thank you
No you didn’t go to far it’s all part of the journey makes it all real
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Great, but... I would have liked to see a bit more riding.
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 :/
thanks for the pronunciation