About Vanessa Ruck, The Girl On A Bike
The Girl On A Bike, About Vanessa Ruck
Vanessa Ruck is a TEDx & award winning motivational speaker, motorcycle racer and adventurer, rally driver, content creator and presenter – 460k+ followers
Born and raised in England. I’m a go-getter, a chase-your-dreams kind of girl. I grew up in the great outdoors, getting muddy and messing around keeping fit with horses and quad-bikes and always up to mischief.
At 18 I flew the nest to find my place in the world, university, masters degree, first job. Life took a turn in 2014 when I was hit by a red light jumping car, and since that day I’ve made it my goal to make the most out of life, and to also help others do the same.
My escapism has always been through sports, whether that’s kite surfing, snowboarding or mountain biking, it’s always been about getting physical, but the accident changed that and motorbikes came into my world. They’ve swiftly become my favourite form of adventure; the open road, the power, the ability to simply disappear into the unknown and travel the world.










I started @TheGirlOnABike when bed bound after my 3rd surgery following the accident, the first on my hip, and decided that I needed something positive to channel my energy into. Since this day I have continued to share my journey with you, but not just the happy days you expect on social media. I’ve also tried hard to be real, showing the down days, the days you have to find all your inner strength to even just get out of bed.
What’s my mission? To make the most of each day and help others do the same.
Join the ride!
Much love, Vanessa Ruck
If you’re new to my page – it’s more than just dirt bike riding and racing, I’m on a mission to prove that nothing is impossible if you want it bad enough. See more about my story plus read about my life changing accident, which started it all.
You can find me Vanessa, The Girl On A Bike over on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and www.thegirlonabike.com.
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Latest content
Keep a regular eye on this page to see the latest content from The Girl On A Bike.
Vanessa Ruck’s Pregnancy Journey: The Realities of Riding and Motherhood
Yamaha AG100 Review: The Most Robust Motorcycle on the Market?
How to install dirtbike graphics for dummies: a step by step guide
CTEK Smart Battery maintenance
Win the Ultimate Riding Experience with Vanessa Ruck and Paul Bolton!
Pregnancy and motorcycles – can you ride a motorbike pregnant?
Himalayas Motorcycle Adventure
Motorcycles Save Lives – Two Wheels For Life
Finding Accommodation in the Himalayas – Rangjon Resort
The Ultimate One-day Motorcycle Trip in the UK – The Wye Valley
What kit to wear motorcycle adventure through the Himalayas, India
Baja Lorca, Spain in the Defender Rally Series
Revving Up Your Social Circle: A Guide to Making New Motorcycle Friends
Motorcycle charity with Vanessa Ruck and Two Wheels for Life
First international Defender race – Rallye Terres Du Gatin
How I got into motorsports with Bowler Defender
2024 Defender EU Baja Championship
Off road enduro motorcycling adventure in Iceland
The Original Dakar – racing the Africa Eco Race
The toughest ADV ride in Europe
Top tips for riding motorcycles in Iceland
KTM EXC-F 350 Review
Alpinestars Tech-Air Off Road Motorcycle Airbag Review
Wern Ddu Quarry – UK’s toughest hard enduro location
Africa Eco Race | The Real Dakar Rally
Easy tips to help improve your motorcycle riding
Moto Hire Spain – BMW rental & tours
Crashing the Land Rover Bowler Defender rally car
Female keynote speaker UK – Vanessa Ruck
Is methane the future power for motorcycles? Goodbye electric
BMW GS review 1250 vs 850
Honda Africa Twin DCT review
What is the Land Rover Bowler Defender
How to make new motorcycle friends
KTM 450 RFR Rally Replica Full Review
Honda XRE Review – the ‘baby’ Africa Twin
The Wonders Of New Zealand by motorcycle
How to protect your bum on a motorcycle to avoid monkey butt
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Review
Alpinestars Motorcycle Airbag TechAir 5 Review
#BecauseICan free school workshops
Brand ambassador with Two Wheels for Life
Morocco Desert Challenge a 3000km extreme desert race
London Bike Shed Show
Introducing The Bowler Defender Rally Car
Living with chronic pain
My first public 4×4 rally with Bowler Defender
Husqvarna 2024 enduro range test ride review
Surviving The Morocco Desert Challenge
Racing Heartbeats: My First Track Day Experience with Michelin at Donington Park
Conquering Strata Florida: A Thrilling Adventure on the Honda Africa Twin in Wales
How to road book navigate: Navigating the Desert with a Paper Scroll
My new addiction is a legal high – Bowler Defender Rally Series
9 women hit Belize on motorcycles
Swapping my bike for a 4×4
Praep ProPilot trainer review
Track days should be on prescription
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro – real life road test
Wondering if 1000 Dunas is the rally for you?
Tunisia Desert Challenge – everything you need to know
Welcome to the Jungle: Women on Bikes vs Belize
MOTOURISMO motorcycle holidays review
RallyMoto CannonBall Challenge
Female mental health speaker UK – Vanessa Ruck
How to stay safe on a motorcycle
Valley’s Xtreme hard enduro, Wales
Lapping the Island: Tenere 700 exploring Sardinia
Ural Experience Centre Portugal
Nerves got to me – Qatar International Desert Baja
Energica Eva Ribelle RS Review
Tips for Your First Month of Riding a Motorcycle
Triumph Tiger Sport 660 first ride review
The importance of suspension
Jarvis Signature Tours Romania Review
Red Bull Romaniacs Everything you need to know
Strata Florida – the UK’s best green lane
Graham Jarvis car jump with The Girl On A Bike at ABR Festival
2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America First Ride Off Road Review
The Ultimate International Travel Checklist
Royal Enfield Himalayan first ride review with Superior Motorcycle Experiences
Women on Wheels: Iconic On-Screen Riders and their Motorcycles
Top tips to starting motorcycle mechanics
Solo female Atlantic rower – Emma Wolstenholme
Top ten tools – my must have tools as a motorcycle rider and mechanic
CTEK CS Free adventure product review
Why it’s ok to ask for help
Top ten tips for coping with pain
Living with Vitiligo – learn to love your body
What kit to wear in Iceland on motorcycles
15 Iceland facts for a motorcycle adventure
Honda Off-road Experience Centre
The Girl On A Bike – 6 years ago life as I knew it changed
Triumph Trident 660 first ride review
Artisan ES1 Pro review – can it really go off-road
Vitiligo Ultra Vitiligo Review – Scam Products
How vitiligo spreads – age 17 and 34
Adventure motorcycle riding Iceland – The land of fire and ice with RideWithLocals
Yamaha Tenere 700 Review – the rugged adv bike
Charge you motorcycle – Ctek chargers
Female motorcycle rider in the UK – Vanessa Ruck
BMW GS R 1250 Rallye review – life test
Getting Organised – Teng Tools dream garage
Super Soco TC Max review – life tested
Planning The Best UK Based Adventure
Cardo Systems Packtalk Black edition review – what is it?
Vitiligo on face – psychologically manifestations
Jarvis Signature Tours Spain Review
Cardo Systems Packtalk Bold review
Physiolab review – S1 is a recover must have
Pause for thought – the power of a simple hello
Praep ProPilot trainer review
CTEK CT5 POWERSPORT Review
Tour Enduro Sardegna, Sardinia Review
Novo Adventures review
Pause for thought – do we really need so much stuff?
The Accident and how @TheGirlOnABike Started
U Perform review – Why I take active collagen
Pause for thought – do we really want life as we knew it back?
How to Change a Bib Mousse Foam Insert Tube
Living with Vitiligo – face camouflage process to hide white patches
Dream garage with Teng Tools – full tour
The perfect first motorcycle for a step to off road – Sinnis Blade X
Megs Braap & The Girl On A Bike Live Chats
How to up your game on the enduro bike
Rabaconda tyre changer review
Motorcycle April Fools Ideas
Motorcycle Balance Training – sock challenge
Moto distancing with covid-19
I survived…My first British Championship Enduro
Hydraulic Motorcycle Bike Lift Workbench Review
The Girl On A Bike tackles my first British Extreme Enduro Championship at Cowm Quarry
How The Girl On A Bike got into bikes
The Girl On A Bike braves Valley’s Xtreme
Husqvarna TE 250i
Bolivia’s Death Road
Ultimate riding protection for enduro & hard enduro
Ride the Bolivian salt flats
ToroTrail Review, Spain
Husqvarna TE 150i 2020 review
Enduro DreamLand Review, Ukraine
Metzeler MCE Six Days Extreme tyre review
Cardo Packtalk Training Intercom
The 5 Best Gifts for Motorcycle Enthusiasts
How to vinyl wrap a motorcycle
Pros, cons and tips on vinyl wrapping motorcycle fuel tanks and fairings
An irreversible journey to becoming a Harley-Davidson rider
HJC RPHA 70 full face motorbike helmet review
What to pack on a motorcycle
Motorcycle Ride the Best of Europe and the Alps
KTM EXC 200 2-stroke bottom and top end engine rebuild videos
Alps Bucket List with Tour1
Europe’s Best Riding Roads – St Gotthards Pass
2018 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Review
CTEK battery sense review – How to avoid ever having a flat battery
Bowtex Kevlar Legging Review
Cam Cover Chop Customisation
KTM EXC 200 2-Stroke
Harleys and Horse Riding in Dominican Republic
Memphis Shades Café Fairing Review
Top ten tips for dealing with pain
Route 66 in 5 days
Vance & Hince 2-1 UpSweep Exhaust Review
Crusher Performance Maverick Air Cleaner Intake Review
Vance and Hines FP3 Fuelpak Review
Protective Heat Shield






















