It’s an honour to have been mentioned on Rent a Bike. This is what they say about girls and motorbikes:
Vanessa Ruck, aka The Girl On A Bike, pictured above, is a shining example of a female motorbike rider. Her story is quite compelling and probably quite different from yours. But, by the same token she is someone that shows you it is possible to take the bull by the horns and do what you previously never thought possible. Once you have gotten used to the smaller bikes like the Leads and the Blades, let’s say, take a look at her site for ‘tips for your first month of riding a motorcycle‘ and a whole lot more for some serious encouragement.
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Podcast feature with The Action Sports Podcast: If you let obstacles stop you from achieving your goals, then you are giving up too easily. When it comes to communication, we have many hurdles thrown in our way and we have the choice to either stop and give up, or push through and make something happen. Today’s podcast was recorded from one side of the world, to the other side of the world. We didn’t let an obstacle as big as the ocean stop us.
Today we are stoked that Vaness Ruck was available to join us on the podcast. Known on social media as “The Girl on a Bike” Vanessa has a crazy story that is fascinating and can make you feel like you are leaving more on the table. When Vanessa Ruck was faced with a life changing decision, she made the right choice, in our opinion, which has aided her in her recovery for close to a decade in length!
The roads we travel will always have pot holes, speed bumps, cliffs on one side or the other, snowy conditions, high winds, or slow moving traffic in front of you. Depending on where you are in your life will determine how you let these obstacles you face control you. Choosing how you will react to these obstacles speak volumes to the type of person you currently are, but do not dictate the person you will become.
This podcast episode is full of lessons taught and if you are like us, you want to keep pushing yourself and learn everything you can to become successful. So take notes! Enjoy!
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As an active user and lover of Rabaconda I am delighted to have been featured on their website page about choosing the right motorcycle tyre changer. Here is the article:
Tired of changing your own tires with a set of irons and a bucket or bringing your bike to the shop every time you need new rubber? We’re with you. Changing your motorcycle’s tires can be a tiresome job (pun intended), and that’s where a motorcycle tire changer can come in handy. Motorcycle tire changers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and price points, and it’s up to you to decide what will work best. Before you do your research and commit to buy, here’s what you need to pay attention to when shopping for a motorcycle tire changer.
Why Use A Motorcycle Tire Changer?
Before we dive in, let’s figure out whether you need a motorcycle tire changer in the first place. While we think the ability to change your own tires is liberating and saves you a decent chunk of change in the long run, not all of us are mechanically minded – and that’s OK. If you own one motorcycle, and you typically only change your tires when they’re worn (as opposed to swapping them often, depending on the terrain you’re riding), you may as well just trust your local garage. Changing your tires once a year means you don’t necessarily need a motorcycle tire changer of your own, especially if you don’t enjoy wrenching.
But let’s say you own several bikes, ride them often, and ride them on different terrain as well as tarmac. Now, you may need to change your tires a lot more frequently: gnarly knobbies for technical trails and 50/50’s for dual-sport riding, aggressive rubber for motocross training and road-friendly tires for pavement… You get the gist. If you’re someone with several bikes who likes to hit different trails often, you’ll be changing tires monthly, if not weekly – and if you race, we don’t need to tell you how frequent your tire changes will be.
Now, we have no doubt you can change your own tires with just a set of irons. You know what you’re doing, and you’re getting the job done. But the thing is, the job is a hell of a lot easier with a motorcycle tire changer. Regardless of brand and model, bike tire changers are designed to make the process faster, easier, and safer. Go to any garage or dealership, and you won’t see their mechanics wrestling tires with irons and spoons – nope, they’ll be working with machines, because nobody has a half an hour to spend on a five-minute job.
Getting your own motorcycle tire changer will do just that: allow you to save time, effort, and pinched tubes or messed up bib mousses. You’ll be able to get the job done more efficiently and a lot faster, and if you opt for a portable tire changer, you can simply throw it in the van and take it with you to the races. Hell, if you trailer your bikes for your off-road sessions, you can throw your tire changer in the truck just in case – we bet you’ll thank yourself when you get a flat out there.
Different Types Of Motorcycle Tire Changers
Alrighty, so now you’re ready to compare the tools available. What’s the best motorcycle tire changer option for you? There are several decent products to choose from depending on your needs, your budget, and your garage space.
A lot of bike dealerships and garages use tire changer machines like this one:
Now, this chunky baby will have you changing your tires in no time – it’s got all you need:a powerful turntable, motorcycle wheel clamps, a bead breaker, lubricator and air pressure regulator, and all the other bells and whistles. It’s good stuff, but it’s got three big issues: one, this thing is heavy, massive, and you can’t exactly take it with you to the trails, races, or a road trip. Two, it’s expensive – coming at a price point of $1,800, it’s not exactly a cheap option. And third, it isn’t suitable for bib mousse changes.
Then, you’ve got a lighter, simpler version that looks something like this:
The Bike Master is just $86, it’s simple to use, and it will definitely do better than just a set of tire irons. The trouble is, breaking the bead is hard with this one, and because of the way it’s designed, it may move when you’re taking the tire off – which, safe to say, just isn’t safe. And while it’s much smaller and lighter than the Nationwide 400, it’s still way too chunky to be carried around. additionally, you can’t just easily push off the tire, so you’ll still need to wrestle with the thing, especially when changing harder tires.
Enter Rabaconda. As much as we hate blowing our own trumpet, we spent years perfecting a motorcycle tire changer that would tick several boxes: be efficient and easy to use, fit different motorcycle tires, break the beads easily, and remain solid and stable while being completely portable. It works on tubeless, Tubliss, bib mousse, air tube, no rimlock, one rimlock, or even two-rimlock setups.
How To Use A Motorcycle Tire Changer?
Whichever option you go for, always do a little bit of research and comparison first. Brands and prices aside, here’s what you should look for in a motorcycle tire changer:
Sturdy, durable materials. If the company is skimping on solid materials, the tire changer won’t last long – spades and irons will bend, and you’ll need to replace the tool often.
Adjustability. Can the motorcycle tire changer handle different size wheels?
Portability and weight. If you know you’ll be needing your tire changer at the races, trails, or travel situations, not just your garage, look for tools that pack small and are portable.
Installation and ease of use. Does your chosen motorcycle tire changer come with a clear set of instructions, easy installation, and simple use?
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Vanessa Ruck among some of the top names in the adventure motorcyle world talking at the MCN London Bike Show.
Let’s talk…struggles, fears, discovering motorcycles, throwing myself into extreme riding conditions, mental health and balancing drive with physical limitations. It was a huge honour speaking at the Motorcycle News London Bike Show.
I also shared news about my free schools workshops sponsored by Horse Power Motorcycles. Do get in touch if you’re a school looking for something a little different to help engage and motivate. I’m also available for corporate or club motivating speaking worldwide so please share the word. If I can help just one person each time I share my story, it make what I went through so much more worthwhile.
More about the schools programme:
School children are being inspired and encouraged to take a Because I Can attitude with free workshops. The movement is all about giving kids the right tools to take on life, despite the setbacks and uncertainties, such as covid-19. The initiative has come about as a vehicle to motivate kids to go beyond their comfort zone and demonstrate anyone can achieve great things with the right mindset and the appropriate training.
I believe that it’s about realising that wanting to quit is normal, that anxiety and stress can be overcome and that with the right mindset and strategies anything is possible. Born from real life experiences, their workshops bring highly relatable lessons and tools to help better equip youths, and adults alike, for the battles and challenges of life.
At a time when the world is full of doom and gloom, particularly for the ‘lost generation’ of school students interrupted by covid, I want to deliver a real drive and inspiration. Bringing real life challenges, battles and big goals to youth in the hope that it will encourage the future generation to get up and take life by the hands and focus on what they can do.
Organised by me Vanessa Ruck, I attend schools to deliver free workshops on finding ways to make things work, dealing with the lows and the set backs, whilst moving steadily towards the objective.
More details see the #BecauseICan free school workshops article here
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Use “GOAB5” for 5% off Adventure Bike Rider Festival discount tickets – the UK’s Greatest Ever Celebration of Adventure Biking.
MOTOBOB
Rob, aka Motobob, has spent the last 5 years building a YouTube channel that showcases the latest and greatest that motorcycling has to offer. Just last year he quit a steady job to go full-time in the unsteady world of content creation. In this campfire talk, he’ll discuss what it takes to make a career out of your passion.
THE MISSENDEN FLYER
Andy is a regular sort of chap who loves to ride motorbikes. He’s also managed to grow one of the UK’s most viewed motorcycle YouTube channels, called The Missenden Flyer. Working from his garage and the back lanes of Buckinghamshire and beyond, he has now amassed some 70 million views covering his adventures.
VANESSA RUCK AKA THE GIRL ON A BIKE
In 2014 Vanessa was hit by a red-light-jumping car while cycling and her life changed. With a 7 year recovery seeing 7 surgeries including 2 reconstructed body parts, it’s been a roller coaster for Vanessa, but through this she discovered motorcycles. In 2021 Vanessa took on huge challenges competing in Red Bull Romaniacs and Rallye du Marco. Vanessa is known for sharing her journey with the world. She’s real and honest, showing the rough and the tough days too. It’s a refreshing account to follow and we’re delighted she’ll be back with as at ABR Festival.
The ABR Garage team will be leaving the comfort of the studio behind for a live show at the ABR Festival 2022. Bryn and James will be joined by Garage regulars to discuss all things adventure biking. The boys will discuss the pros and cons of the bikes they’ve been test riding lately and provide insights into the making of Adventure Bike Rider magazine.
My name is Rich. I own motorcycle touring/entertainment company Wildbad Touring and also the RichyVida YouTube channel.
I learned to ride when I was around 8yrs old, and my first bike was a Honda Cub70, before moving onto motocross bikes.. I cut my teeth in the quarries and fields of my home town in Derbyshire.
Since then, I have ridden in the midnight sun of Norway, drank beer on the beach in Dubrovnik, and – being a semi-professional musician – have played on stage in Nashville, Tennessee, all on my beloved Honda VFR800.
From 2012-2014 I rode a Suzuki GSX-R1000 around the world, covering over 74,000 miles through 54 countries, in 442 days, solo and unsupported. I did this to keep a promise I made my mum before she lost her battle with cancer, and it changed my life.
I’m a former Diplomatic Protection officer with the met police who has now gone full time at youtube and do my best to live by my mantra of, “LIVE Your Life!” I now travel everywhere and anywhere, testing bikes and kit, finding out about people and places and sharing this with my own community.
Join Simon and Lisa Thomas, aka 2 Ride the World, in the Harley-Davidson Campfire tent as they chat to some of the most recognisable faces in the adventure biking world. They’ll be getting the inside scoop from the famous faces, authors and travellers who’ll be hanging out in the Campfire tent each day.
TIFFANY COATES
Tiffany Coates is the world’s foremost female motorcycle adventurer having ridden over 300,000 miles, crossing every continent, some of them several times.
She’s travelled just about everywhere and classes her more remote exploits as her favourite journeys, amongst them Timbuctoo, Outer Mongolia, Tibet, Borneo and Madagascar. Tiffany rides a 1992 BMW R 80 GS.
SPENCER CONWAY
Spencer was born in Kenya and raised in Eswatini. He taught at the University of Seychelles for four years before hanging up his suit to become an adventure motorcyclist.
He’s travelled and worked through 134 countries, and his aim is to circumnavigate every continent, including crossing the Darien Gap.
KANE AVELLANO
Kane Avellano holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to complete the round the world trip both solo and unsupported, on his Triumph Bonneville.
On the way he faced monsoons in India, blistering deserts in Australia and freezing weather in Europe.
MATT BISHOP AND REECE GILKES
Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes (AKA The Sidecar Guys) are the first people to ever circumnavigate the globe on a scooter with a sidecar.
They took their plucky Honda SH300i scooter and homemade sidecar 34,000 miles on a Guinness World Record-breaking trip.
At the age of 17, Ben decided to set off and explore the world on a motorcycle after miraculously surviving a serious car crash in London. He’s now spent the past seven years exploring the globe across Asia, Central and South America, Europe, and North Africa. Most recently he rode overland from London to China via Iran and Pakistan, a journey that took two years to complete. Ben still has a long way to go!
A Midlands-born rider who took the chance to ride across the world on a 105cc Australian Postal bike, Nathan has been stuck telling the same old story ever since, and we’re happy he does.
Nathan now runs a tour company for adventurous people who want to embark on their own adventures, big or small.
In 2018, at the age of 22, Henry embarked on a 52,500-mile journey to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle.
During that life-changing trip through 35 countries, he raised over £11,000 for the Movember Foundation to support its work for Men’s Mental Health.
ELSPETH BEARD
Elspeth Beard is a motorcyclist and award-winning architect. In 1982, at the age of just 23, she left London and set off on a 35,000 mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6 and became one of the first women to do so.
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CTEK brand ambassador Vanessa Ruck, better known to nearly a quarter of a million social media fans as ‘The Girl on a Bike’, has bagged two top national awards for her YouTube and creative online content.
Motorcycle rider, racer and adventurer Vanessa has been named ‘most inspirational rider’, and ‘The Girl on a Bike’ has been named best social media channel in the first annual People’s Awards from Motorbike TV, following votes cast by more than 100,000 motorcyclists.
Vanessa discovered motorcycles during her seven-year recovery from a major accident in 2014, when she was hit by a car while out cycling. After seven grueling surgeries and a rollercoaster of mental and physical recovery, Vanessa now rides and races motorcycles as ‘The Girl on a Bike’, using her award-winning website and social media channels to talk passionately about the challenges of recovery from a life changing accident, and about making the most of life on two wheels.
“I am totally speechless to have won these awards,” said Vanessa. ”I’m on a mission to show that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough, even as a slightly reconstructed person following the accident. And, it’s never too late to start riding! I hope to encourage others to get up and grab life by the horns. We only have one life so let’s turn adversity into an opportunity to grow, and make the most of it.”
We’d like to congratulate Vanessa on these well-deserved awards. She is a true inspiration and we are so proud to have her as a brand ambassador for CTEK. We are also delighted that our products are able to play a part in keeping Vanessa out on the road and the race track, enjoying her adventurous lifestyle and living every day to the full.
“One of the things I absolutely love about motorcycles is they can take you to the most remote and extreme environments,” said Vanessa. “But in those remote environments, you need to keep your bike and your battery running, because you certainly don’t want to be walking home! The CS FREE gives you the security of knowing that, if at any point you run a flat, you’re going to be getting started again. It also adaptively looks after my battery to keep it in the best of health, for the longevity of my riding.”
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“I’ve learnt what’s important and what’s worth fighting for,” Vanessa Ruck said as she reflected on her journey to recovery following her accident. Having just arrived in Wales after moving house, she joined us over video chat to share her story on how she became known as ‘The Girl on a Bike’.
Vanessa has always been “incredibly sporty and active” with a thirst for adrenaline. In the past, she found ways to fit her love for sports around a full-time job. She cycled 16-miles to work daily and filled the rest of her time with a range of activities; from kitesurfing to climbing. However, six years ago her life dramatically changed.
In March 2014, Vanessa finished work and began cycling to her local wakeboarding lake. At the time it felt like a “standard Tuesday” as she looked forward to her evening ahead, pedalling hard. She was cruising along, happy to see that the approaching traffic light was signalling green. But, as she proceeded a car pulled out in front of her, jumping the red light: “There was nothing that I could do to avoid it. In less than a second my whole life took a turn.” She hit the car’s rear passenger panel with her right shoulder taking most of the impact. It was then that she felt her body “crumple” and collapsed to the ground. A few passers-by helped get her to safety where she awaited an ambulance; shouting out of pain and frustration: “Why? … it was a green light!”
After the accident, Vanessa had no real idea of how severe her injuries were. Feeling shaken, she was sent home from A&E and instructed to rest. Despite the amount of pain her body was in, she was “under the disillusion that it was all going to be fine” and remained hopeful that there would not be any long-term implications.
Since the accident, she has had a total of seven complex operations. This includes a full shoulder reconstruction and five hip surgeries. In addition, she has had a variety of treatments – countless steroid injections, hydrotherapy, osteopathy and much more. Beyond the physical implications, Vanessa has been on a journey with her emotions. She experienced numerous low points as she had to come to terms with the changes in her body. “I suffered from something called ‘change disorder’ and post-accident I would refer to myself in the third-person”, she explained acknowledging that she was unable to relate to what had happened.
Despite building herself up, Vanessa would be constantly knocked down again by the news that she needed more operations. She says “It was like finishing a marathon only to be told that you have another to do.”
“THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL WAS CONSTANTLY MOVING FURTHER BACK.”
Whilst her recovery is not over, she now believes that the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight, despite being “95% certain” that she’ll need a full hip replacement in 3-5 years. Her positive mindset shined through as she explained to us that even though her hip is a “ticking time bomb,” she wishes to carry on as she is; taking on life’s obstacles as and when they come to her.
Motorcycles played a significant part in Vanessa’s recovery journey. She told us how her first experience riding a motorcycle was pre-accident, when she was living in the Bahamas during her early 20s. As she was on an island and transport was difficult, she decided to get a bike shipped in from China – a Lifan Enduro 250. To her dismay, it came in various parts. Luckily, “a trade for a bottle of rum” meant that a local mechanic assembled it for her. She had an unforgettable time, often strapping a spear and fins to the bike’s side for spearfishing adventures. However years passed after returning to England before she had a motorcycle again.
It was after her accident that Vanessa decided to buy a Suzuki Bandit, a low-cost motorcycle to travel into work on. It rekindled her love for bikes, so much so prompting a trip to Texas for her honeymoon, where she and her husband hired out Harley-Davidson bikes. Together they explored 1000 miles of breath-taking scenery.
It wasn’t long until Vanessa wanted to take her passion for bikes further. After spending a lot of time working on her balance and strength training, she was able to take part in trials and ADV (Adventure Riding). This has seen her travel to places such as Andorra and Bolivia. Incredibly, she is now at the point of doing hard enduro; pushing herself out of her comfort zone even further. She looks forward to competing in more events and hopes that she is able to do a “massive race” this summer.
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Bike show ‘better than ever, after being torpedoed by Covid in 2021
The London Motorcycle Show is roaring back to London’s Docklands, from February 11 – 13 for a celebration of two-wheeled fun and freedom.
Show-goers will be able to see the latest machinery on offer from some of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, including BMW, CCM, Ducati, Honda, Indian Motorcycle, Kawasaki, Langen Motorcycles, Lexmoto, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha. The latest motorcycle clothing and protective gear will be on show too.
This year’s show – after last year’s was cancelled at the height of the pandemic – claims to be better than ever, with a rich diversity of talent, machinery and entertainment.
One of the main draws will be a special tribute to motorsport icon Valentino Rossi. After 26 seasons competing in Grand Prix racing, the Italian legend’s illustrious career came to a close in November. The show will be celebrating his achievements by flying in six of his championship-winning machines, including his four MotoGP Yamahas from 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009, as well as his two 125cc and 250cc Aprilias from the 1997 and 1999 seasons.
Thrills
A key show highlight will be the live action racing, in which road racing legends John McGuinness and Peter Hickman go head-to-head as they battle to be crowned the ‘MCN King of the Roads’…. on 125cc bikes, racing around an exciting indoor 150-metre flat track, allowing show-goers a close-up of the thrills and spills.
Other ‘adventure’ guests include Vanessa Ruck on her overseas motorcycle forays, Simon Weir on touring Europe, Tiffany Coates on ‘Motorcycle Travel and the art of self-preservation’, Fern Hume looking at ‘fly ride’ ideas in far-off locations, with other speakers lined up too.
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Vanessa Ruck is @TheGirlOnABike, a rider who’s not only pushing sporting boundaries and winning awards* from the motorbiking community, she’s also inspiring a community of fans with her popular YouTube channel and social media accounts.
Have a flick through Vanessa’s videos and you’ll get a feel for this wonderful woman. See her riding a monster of a Harley Davidson Pan America in a recent Welsh Winter Warmer race for big bikes; despite being one of only two female competitors (out of 22), hers was one of the biggest bikes in the field and, during the grueling two-hour battle, she negotiates extremely hard terrain in first gear, deep puddles, thick mud, climbs and slippery off-camber turns.
Scroll further and you’ll see her prepping her darling Buddy – a Husqvarna TE 250i – for a race, giving her the full works including oil change and filter, switching the tires for a clean edge, and firing up Thug, her beloved Harley Davidson DYNA Street Bob.
Vanessa owns five bikes (Buddy, Thug, Bear, Big Red, and Woody), has traveled to 21 countries on rides, and has entered – to date – nine big races, including the British Extreme Championship, the British Hard Enduro Championship, Rallye du Maroc and Red Bull Romaniacs. She’s definitely making her mark in the biking community as one of the precious few women who ride – and you get the feeling she’s only just begun.
RECOVERY
“However, I’ve now had seven surgeries on my hip and my shoulder [full accident story here]. I didn’t have all of them in one go; it was more a case of one every year for seven years – when a previous op didn’t work, complications happened or things were missed. I’ve effectively got a reconstructed right shoulder and right hip involving bone work, ligaments, soft tissue, tendons and cartilage.”
As well as hours and hours of rehab, loads of time on crutches and many days in bed, Vanessa’s mental health took a huge hit. “I’ve had some of the darkest days you can imagine; in fact, I’d say that the mental recovery has probably been harder than the physical and I’m quite open about that.” “Mindfulness is now a big part of my life. When my hip is hurting particularly badly, most of the time I can cope with it but there are moments when I get angry and can quickly spiral down into a toxic, negative mental state. Through mindfulness, I’ve learned to be conscious of my thought processes and recognise early triggers.”
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As seen on Soloenduro: Vanessa is an English blogger with incredible fortitude. Six years ago she had a terrible bicycle accident on her way home, she was hit by a motorist who did not respect a red light. For Vanessa these years have been an ordeal, a long series of interventions to be able to get her back on a motorcycle, years of therapies, physical and mental efforts. Finally after a long time, a few days ago, she took part in an enduro race organized by Wor Events in Stourport-on-Seven, at the Coney Green Farm in England. Three hours of hard Enduro, which took place in the mud due to adverse weather and where Vanessa outdid herself, bringing her Husqvarna TE 250i (which she calls Buddy) to the finish with more than excellent results. Here are his words after the race.
Vanessa : “Over, it was really tough! I would like to smile, but I’m too exhausted, three hours of enduro on such terrain put me to the test, me and my Buddy, we need to lie down and take a breath. This is it was my ninth race ever and having finished 19th out of 39 drivers entered in the Sport class was a great satisfaction, also because it was really hard.
I competed on a very dug course and I had to do my best to finish the day. The most difficult moments? One when my hip started to hurt again, basically six months after the last operation are few for what I had … and the second when I ended up under a tangle of three motorcycles, in the middle of a sea of mud .
Five interventions in six years are not a trivial matter and the physical suffering has made itself felt, I realized that I still have to work a lot, start over with physiotherapy and training just to recover as much as possible, this is now the most important thing precisely for to be able to give my best for the next appointments. Thanks to the targeted protections I was able to withstand the difficulties, thanks therefore to my officialleatt knee pads, which saved me from further physical damage.Now … it’s time to rest and give my bike a good clean. What a day guys. Thanks to Worevents for a mega race and to Michelin for making tires that put me in a position to get by in that sea of mud! “
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