Episode 53: Motorbikes and mindfulness with Vanessa Ruck
From a horrific cycling accident to now racing motorbikes off road across remote deserts and inspiring millions of people to take on challenges, Vanessa Ruck is a trailblazer.
The first guest in our new series, Vanessa is a motorcycle racer and adventurer, rally driver, content creator and motivational speaker, also known as The Girl On A Bike.
Hit by a car while cycling in 2014, Vanessa underwent seven years of recovery with seven surgical procedures, before she discovered motorcycles.
Since, she's taken part in countless iconic races including the gruelling 6,000km 2024 Africa Eco Race across the Sahara, all the while navigating chronic pain.
As well as taking part in races, she visits schools to inspire young girls to take part in different sports and is on a mission to prove that nothing is impossible if you want it bad enough.
Expect to hear:
What happened in 2014
Why she chose to share her journey publicly
The power of mindfulness
Getting back on the bike and navigating fear of the road
Her evolving relationship with risk
Carving out a future of motherhood, racing and writing a book
Vanessa is incredibly humble, honest and inspiring, full of wisdom and passion. An episode not to miss.
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