Nerves got to me – first rally -Qatar International Desert Baja
What’s it like taking on your first rally, 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. But here’s more on my first rally:
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, my first rally: 🥈 2nd place in Women’s 13th in class of 26 riders 22nd overall of 40 including moto and buggies Only 25 finished the race…! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Qatar International Baja
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!
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This is the Energica Eva Ribelle RS and this is a big first for me…it’s the first time I’ve ridden an electric motorcycle and thought: “wow this is a motorcycle, that’s electric”. It’s no longer a strange attempt to be a bike. It’s solid, handles like a bike should and blinking heck it brings smiles! With instant torque propelling you to 60 in 2.6 secs it’s like a legal high!! Here’s my technical review of the Eva Ribelle RS from Energica.
Energica Ribelle RS
Everyone knows electric isn’t known for it’s mega range, however with ever improving battery technology we decided to mission across Italy on the Energica Eva Ribelle RS. As part of Energica week we started at the HQ and rode over to Misano for the MotoE. This was my first ride too and as you’ll see… I was impressed. And the biggest learning for me was that you really have to try electric before you say it’s not for you. There’s seriously something epic about the instant linear power….and 2.6 seconds 0-60…we’ll that’s just naughty!
I hope you enjoy. Let me know in the comments!
You have two videos to watch, the full ride adventure across Italy and then also a technical run through of the bike. See below:
Will we make it? | Electric Mission across Italy on the Eva Ribelle RS
This is an animal! Energica Eva Ribelle RS technical review – segment game changer
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Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience. It is a kind of adventure on its own. The feel of the wind as you cruise along the highway, the rush of blood, the excitement. It is a freeing experience. No wonder why many pursue motorcycle riding not only as a hobby, but as a passion, a way of living.
If you want to chase your motorcycle dreams, you need to be prepared. If you don’t know how to ride a motorcycle, it’s not too late for you to take lessons, buy a motorcycle, and hit the road. With constant practice, determination, patience, and right information, you can make your dream a reality.
My first two stroke
If you are new to this hobby or passion, here are a few tips that will help prepare you for your first motorcycle riding adventure:
1. Do some research before buying your first motorcycle.
Excited on your first ride? If you don’t have a motorcycle yet, it is important that you do some research first before buying one. There are many types of motorcycles available in the market. When buying a motorcycle, here’s a big no-no: don’t buy based on price or style alone.
There are many factors to consider when buying a motorcycle. Research on the types of motorcycles appropriate for beginners. You can also visit a local motorcycle dealership near to to ask around. Better yet, if you have motorcycle-riding friends, you can ask for their advice. Just don’t buy on impulse.
2. Study the motorcycle handbook.
If you still have not secured a motorcycle license, then you will need to study the motorcycle handbook, take the Motorcycle written Test, and pass the road test. Even if you already have a license, it still helps if you review the motorcycle handbook. It contains information on motorcycle operation, motorcycle laws, gears you need to ride a motorcycle, handling mechanical problems and dangerous road situations, among others. This handbook is a lifesaver, especially for your first month of riding.
3. Buy and use proper gear.
Using the handbook as a guide, you can get an idea of what gear to buy. Motorcycle riding can be dangerous, especially for new riders as they are more prone to accidents and tipping over. Even when you are a careful rider, other riders and drivers on the road may not be. For your safety, always wear essential gears when riding. These include helmet, eye protection (if you are not wearing a full-face helmet, leather jacket, pants, boots, and riding gloves. Here is my top tips for what gear to wear for:
If you are new to riding, you need to consider enrolling in a basic motorcycle riding class. There, you will learn the essential riding skills. They can provide you with a motorcycle. This will help you get accustomed to a particular motorcycle before buying one. You will learn a lot from taking classes, especially with regards to riding skills and safety. Honda off road motorcycle school in the UK is a great option – see more here.
5. Get familiar with your motorcycle.
Whether you’re using a motorcycle provided by the motorcycle class or a motorcycle of your own, it’s important to get familiar with the motorcycle you’re riding. Riding a motorcycle takes practice, as it involves eye, hand, and foot coordination. Get familiar with the controls and functions of your motorcycle to the point that riding it would be an instinct. A few basic motorcycle controls you need to get acquainted with are as follows:
Throttle grip. This is located on the right handlebar. You just twist it to control the speed of your motorcycle. It functions similarly to a foot accelerator of a car.
Front brake. Similar to the throttle grip, this is located on the right handlebar. To apply pressure on the brake, just squeeze this gently.
Rear brake. Located on the right side of the motorcycle, the rear brake is some sort of a pedal. You need to press it gently with your right foot to brake the rear wheel.
Gearshift lever. Located on the lower left side of your bike, the gearshift lever is used to change gears when you drive.
Clutch lever, Not all motorcycles have a clutch. If your motorcycle does, it is found on the left handlebar. You need to squeeze this when changing gears.
Here are my top tips on how to start doing your own mechanics:
6. Practice.
Make the most of the motorcycle classes to practice. When you have acquired a temporary permit, practice driving on the road. After getting confident riding in a safe and controlled space, move to an area with few pedestrians and low traffic volume. Once you have gotten acquainted with the motorcycle and have become comfortable riding it, you can start riding in more congested areas.
Now that you have a license, a motorcycle, the proper gear, and the right skills, it’s time to hit the road. But make sure that you get insurance first. Remember all that you have learned from the motorcycle handbook and the riding class. Be a responsible rider and always ride safe.
This bike it definitely going to stir up some trouble in the mid-weight adventure sport category! Introducing the brand-new Tiger Sport 660 from Triumph. I had an incredible opportunity to ride the Tiger Sport 660 prototype with Triumph Global and experience it before the world even knew it was coming. After a day riding here are my thoughts on the Tiger, including why I think this bike is going to take the segment by storm! I also got to ride two rival bikes, the Yamaha Tracer and Kawasaki Versys 650, riding them both in identical conditions, on the same roads back-to-back.
Here are some of my key highlights on the Tiger Sport 660:
Triple engine more powerful and more responsive for an energetic ride, including ride by wire. Triple 660 is proven with the Trident 660 – see Trident review here.
Class leading spec – this sounds dull but it’s pretty noticeable with the British quality, attention to detail and finish with 3 colours. Plus the list of branded equipment such as Showa suspension and Nissin brakes. On paper it’s not a huge up on rivals, but in the saddle, you can feel it’s all tuned together for a superior experience.
Value for money – with a mid-market entry price and the lower cost of ownership with 10k service intervals it’s an affordable option
Versatility – with a poised upright stance the Tiger Sport 660 is comfortable and makes adding luggage or a pillion easy. I particularly like the rear luggage mounts that come as standard and are seamlessly designed into the bikes lines – no big ugly brackets
Technology – this is where it stands out particularly well over rivals, with multiple riding modes, a clear TFT display screen and smooth slip assist clutch
Confidence – seat height is 835mm with a narrow stand over. Add the chassis feel and 206kg weight, it feels solid and balanced for low-speed manoeuvrability
Tyres – it comes with Michelin Road 5s – a very well known and highly rated tyre option
Let me know in the comments what you think of the new Tiger Sport 660.
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The importance of suspension broken down so even the non-mechanically minded can understand – K-Tech
A highly under valued element of the motorcycle is the suspension but there is so much jargon and tech that it can seem overwhelming. Here I chat through why suspension is so important but in a way that hopefully every motorcycle rider can understand, even those less mechanically minded. Consider it the suspension for dummy’s, breaking down the importance of suspension:
Correct weight spring
Compression and rebound damping
Inner suspension functions
Sag
I spent the day with Michael from K-Tech talking about the importance of suspension and getting my Honda CRF 450 RX set up ready for my new rally riding adventures.
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Talking the importance of suspension with K-Tech
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Graham Jarvis, the legend Extreme Enduro rider and probably the first name that comes to most riders’ minds when they think of the crème de le crème of enduro talent. And it just got better…the legend has started a series of Jarvis Signature Tours, I’ve already been to the Spanish and Welsh ones but now it’s time for some Romanian fun with Jarvis Signature Tours Romania.
If you’re after your own Red Bull Romaniacs experiences or full training for Romaniacs then Jarvis Signature Tours Romania is the place to go!
Vanessa Ruck
Set up by an absolute legend, if you want riding progression and an epic adventure this is the place to go.
Riding progression and an epic adventure GUARANTEED
Jarvis Signature Tours:
✅ global locations ✅ full tuition available ✅ suitable for ALL experience levels ✅ bikes and gear ✅ enjoy trail riding, brush up skills or BOTH!
Watch the trip here or read on:
The first thing to mention is that by going to Jarvis Signature it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to ride with the man himself, Graham – you can but the dates are limited and you of course pay more. I had an absolutely incredible time there even without him. Graham has years of riding experience to teach, however he’s also still a full-time professional rider and so had equipped his school with some absolutely nails riders to stand in and deliver the ultimate hard enduro coaching.
Taking your riding to the next level
Depending on your goals they’ll push you as little or as much as you like. Nail some new skills or simply enjoy some chilled riding, either way you’ll have one hell of a time.
They’ve cornered the market for guided tuition trail riding for sure and I think the tuition really is the reason to head to Jarvis. Yes, it’s an amazing experience riding in Romania, but the big push for me is the riding development. Many tour operators can give you the odd tip but being able to really push you, spot your bad habits and take you to the next level is rather unique for the Jarvis offering.
The team will push you as hard as you’re wanting to go!
Here’s a video from my other Jarvis Signature Tours experiences:
You can see how hard they pushed me, within my limits but outside my comfort zone. It was incredible.
Jarvis Signature Wales
https://youtu.be/8RdcJKAc450
Jarvis Signature Spain
Back to Romania:
Bikes
In terms of bikes Jarvis of course has his factory racing hat on, opting for a fleet of the latest Husqvarna enduro bikes from across the range of sizes. They’re made of hard enduro!
Jarvis Signature Tours with Husqvarna TE 300i bikes
Brand new Husqvarna fleet at Jarvis Signature Tours Romania
Facilities
Jarvis Romania is based on a large farm set in the rolling Romanian landscape. The large farm house provides a comfortable solace with comfortable rooms and a family feel. Enjoy a spread of breakfast options prepared on sight under the lovely terrace and hear the horses neigh in the background. There are lots of horses too as the family also run pony camps for children.
The bikes are stored in a large barn on sight with space for kit storage, keeping the mud out of your room.
Riding is a 30-40 minute drive from the farm, which the team organise with the bikes in a trailer. This enables you to start your riding in the best terrain, not having to do any road slogs to get into the depth of the Carpathian mountains. It also keeps local villages more at one with the bikes as big tours are not passing through at such a frequency. Happy locals means happy bike tours.
Jarvis Signature Tours Romania Facilities:
Gorgeous farm house accomodation
Latest Husqvarna enduro bikes
Limited kit rental available [orgnaise before trip]
Experienced hard enduro team
Onsite breakfast
Enjoy lunch at local restaurants
Access to Red Bull Romaniacs trails
Terrain at Jarvis Signature Tours
If you picture Red Bull Romaniacs then this is the terrain you’re riding! They team know all the best trails, they know previous Romanicas routes including Atom, Iron, Bronze, Silver and even the madness of Gold. If you want a Romanicas training trip or a way to experience the likes of Romaniacs riding then they is the ideal place to go.
The Romanian Carpathian mountains offer a huge variety of riding. the scenery is incredible and so is the riding. I would describe it as enduro on steroids! Take the riding nearly everywhere else on the planet and put it on steroids… hello Romania! They have different types of terrain, from beautiful high and medium mountains, big forests and green meadows, to rocky or muddy sections – and some serious hills climbs…of should I say mountain climbs. They go on an on!! So everything you need for the best guided enduro tours in Romania with Jarvis Signature Tours Romania.
Mr Graham Jarvis was of course with us too, as we know he’s a shy one, but I was really warmed to to see his energy towards the tours. He was welcoming and engaging and bloody awesome and showing me how things should be done. Tips from the king of hard enduro, that’s a winner!
The tuition is perfectly suited for ANY riding experience, from total novice through to expert. These guys are the top spec in riding capabilities and so there is something to learn for everyone.
Given that Jarvis has a busy race calendar, if you can’t get a date to ride with him I would not threat….For the very, very large majority of riders you’re going to learn as much progression from Graham’s team as you will from him as he really has employed a fantastic caliber of guys so don’t threat if you can’t get a date with Jarvis.
Riding with Graham Jarvis
How far can you push it with Jarvis Signature Tours?
A huge attraction to me here is that Graham’s team know what it takes to push your riding to the next level. That means the guys know and are familiar with putting you into terrains that can at times be a big step up for you. But it’s ok, they are right there with you! They assess your capabilities and quickly know where they can safely push you. It’s not about reckless fun as at the end of the day no one wants to come home broken, and they certainly don’t want damaged bikes. But they do know how to safely push the limits and will talk you through exactly what needs to be done.
Husky TE 300i bikes
They’ll push you as far as you want to go but within your limits
How to get there
Fly into Sibui in central Romania and the team will collect you from the airport.
In three days riding I went from totally unprepared for Red Bull Romaniacs to ready to race and feeling confident. Here’s why you need three days minimum pre Romaniacs:
Day one you realised the terrain is like nothing else you’ve ridden, it’s like you have forgotten how to ride. Getting stuck, falling, failing. But the Jarvis team are there feeding you tuition.
Day two the tuition starts to make sense, you’re adapting to the terrain, to the sheer scale of the riding in Romania. Confidence is building
Day three it all starts to click and you’re riding like a boss with confidence. Romaniacs ready!
I learned more like a few months’ worth of progression. Graham Jarvis you’ve made something special here! Just a short flight to Sibui and you’re there. This is the place to train!
Here’s some video form riding Red Bull Romaniacs the week after visiting Jarvis Signature Tours Romania:
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Everything you need to know about Red Bull Romaniacs
Red Bull Romaniacs 2021 Finisher – here’s the full behind the scenes low down & lots of info you might not know on the vertical madness
I did it!!! I’m officially a Red Bull Romaniacs finisher…or should I say survivor? That was epic. I loved every second of it. Here is my behind the scenes low down on the whole event. I hope it enables you to learn a little more about how Romaniacs runs and some of the behind the scenes fun of becoming a Romaniacs finisher!
There is a lot to know about Romaniacs so I hope you enjoy. Let me know in the video comments:
Vanessa Ruck The Girl On A Bike in bound for the Red Bull Romaniacs finish line!
My body…saying I’m proud of it would be an understatement. While I did have to push through some pain management for my hip it held up. Each morning, with good nutrition overnight, as much shut eye as possible, Compex deep tissue support and active collagen, my body felt ready for the day ahead [discounts below]. Day four was the biggest mind game for me as the hip pain was more intense but I wasn’t going to let it hold me back. See why this was so tough for me with my accident story here:
I used all the Jarvis tips learned the week before and I just focused on riding smoothly and consistently. I had very few falls but definitely a few heart skipping a beat moments of fear (particularly on the ridiculous finish line crowd pleasing obstacles 😱).
I wasn’t fast but I’m insanely delighted to say I actually ranked!! 57th place of 91 riders with a total riding time of 18h23m20s following the Garmin GPS route of vertical madness!
Time to plot a new ridiculous challenge 🤪
Red Bull Romaniacs topics covered in this video:
Different classes available
Qualifier time trial
Sign on
Event format with paddock and race days
Garmin navigation set up with eTrex 22x and eTrex 32x
Food and race nutrition
My make up for off road riding
Hydration and Leatt mouth piece
Bivouac marathon stage setup, tent hire and packing
Bike hygiene
Fuel stops in the mountains
Health with my reconstructed hip
Finish line madness
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSE7PoUjdmV/
Romaniacs finisher 💪🏼
Please note that due to Red Bull Media licencing there is no race footage in this video – they send me a legal threat if I recorded anything – all riding footage was captures on ‘similar’ terrain the week before with Jarvis Signature Tours Romania.
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Here’s more on how I trained for Red Bull Romaniacs the week before with Jarvis Signature Tours Romania:
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With over 9 river crossings the Strata Florida is a very fun legal byway in Wales. It’s wide enough for big 4x4s but also great fun on two wheels. But be warned…it is a wet ride! Both with a lot of puddles and standing water that tend to been murky with hidden rocks, and also from the many rivers, it can be a sporty ride – making it my best green lane. This was a day riding with two friends, I was on the Honda Africa Twin along with Alex my husband, and then Nick was on a Tenere 700 – all three ADV bikes are largely standard with the addition of some extra protection bars / plates. We were also running 50:50 road to off road tyres, so nothing fancy. We’d had a few dry days so the water was manageable on the big ADV bikes but certainly some hairy deep parts, with 9 river crossings the Strata Florida is not one for after heavy rain.
This is quite possibly… one of my favourite byway green lanes in the UK.
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Graham Jarvis car jump with The Girl On A Bike at ABR Festival
When Graham Jarvis asks you if you want to do a “Graham Jarvis teaches The Girl On A Bike to ride over a car”…to which I say yes like an excited kid at Christmas….and then see the car 😵
Vanessa Ruck with Graham Jarvis jumping a car
Yup…that’s me on a car…on a bike.. Totally normal 🤪… There’s nothing more confidence inspiring than the number 1 world hard enduro rider saying “I’ve seen you ride, you’ve got this” in relation to jumping over a car…The fact I’m posting kind of gives away that I didn’t die…but it definitely got the heart racing.
Here’s the action captured at Adventure Bike Festival with Graham Jarvis himself:
Graham Jarvis, the legend Extreme Enduro rider and probably the first name that comes to most riders’ minds when they think of the crème de le crème of enduro talent. I was excited to meet him at ABR Festival having already been on one of his Jarvis Signature Tours in Spain – see that here:
This video is Graham giving me some tuition, showing me the art of drops offs and then how to ride over a Ford Mondeo in hard enduro style. This seriously got my heart racing! The progression in my riding when I ride with the Jarvis crew is epic. I highly recommend
It’s also getting better…the legend has started a series of Jarvis Signature Tours, with the first a new one in Wales too – video coming soon!
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2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America First Ride Off Road Review
Can a @Harley-Davidson Pan America go off road? The killer question and I was on a mission to answer it on my first ride doing a Pan America review. We rode for a day in north Wales on some gorgeous twisty roads with an off road leg tackling gravel, lose stones, hills, whoops and lots of puddles. Here’s my review:
With a all new V-twin 1252cc engine kicking out 150hp the Pan America has some epic thrills to be had but as an off road capable bike it also needs to be able to handle slower riding, aiding the rider to balance with a solid position, support arm fatigue with a slip assist clutch and hold its weight nicely. Bingo, we started the experience with my first ever ride, first pull away during a slow riding challenge… and I could immediately feel how comfortable and controllable the beast was. The weight of the V-twin is low and central and with a system of internal counter balance systems, the engine is smooth and vibration free. Initial reaction – it felt amazing. Watch to see who won – Charley Boorman was riding too.
Check out the full video for my thoughts but here are some highlights, particularly thinking H-D stereotypes…
Power is on form. Smooth low-end torque & low-speed throttle response for technical off road…see previous slow riding challenge…but with 150hp it’s got fist fulls of top end power for the open road
It’s smooth, absolutely smashing the vibration reputation out the window. It’s no “tractor” but it does still have a lovely growl
Riding modes bring a hugely contrasting ride. I personally wasn’t a fan of road mode, it felt a little washy but sport mode with stiffened up suspension – oh hello!
The ‘magic’ suspension was mint, aka Automatic Ride Height, it’s far more seamless than I expected too. You don’t feel it. It calculates the rider’s weight & adjusts the preload while you ride, then as you stop it lowers to reduce the seat height. Ace for the short riders
Oh & this Harley can stop! With Brembo linked braking power you have the confidence putting the power down! Sharp 💪🏼
The riding position is balanced, comfortable & I felt connected to be bike. Good knee grip for the mud & relaxed seat for roads
Final surprise…it’s not that heavy! It’s a manageable HOG. With the V-twin low & weight conscious design the Pan America weights 245kg with a low centre of balance, massively helping confidence
Harley-Davidson Pan America first ride off road
Being honest, it took me a little to be used to the Pan America. It’s a unique ride but after turning to the mud I found its spark! It CAN handle off road. Puddles, whoopy banks, mud & stones. Sucked up with confidence
It’s defo a bold leap of faith into the adventure world but I feel H-D have earned their ADV badge
Thumbs up from me! 🔥 Bring on a big Pan America adventure! Who’s going to try and who thinks the Pan will do well?
For reference I’m a female rider 169cm tall with 69cm inside leg.
More on Harley-Davidson Pan America:
The described as an all terrain long hauler the Pan America 1250 motorcycle is a two-wheel multi-tool built to endure, designed to explore, and engineered for adventure. More here: https://www.harley-davidson.com/gb/en/motorcycles/pan-america-1250-special.html
Pan America review on and off road
H-D Pan America Review Specs:
Engine size 1252cc Engine type Revolution Max 60° V-twin Frame type Tubular steel Fuel capacity 21.2 litres Seat height 868-894mm Bike weight 245kg Front suspension 47mm USD fork electronically adjustable semi-active damping control Rear suspension Showa shock with automatic electronic preload & semi-active damping Adaptive Ride Height System (added for £600) lowers the seat height to just under 800 millimetres when the bike comes to a stop. The system is only available for the 1250 Special, because the lowering kit relies on its more advanced electronics package Front brake 320mm twin discs, radial 4-piston calipers with Cornering ABS Rear brake 280mm disc, single piston cali-per and C-ABS Front tyre size 120/70R19 Rear tyre size 170/60R17 Average fuel consumption 43 mpg Annual road tax £96 Annual service cost – New price £15,500 Warranty term Two years Top speed & performance Max power 150 bhp Max torque 94 ft-lb
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