Who is The Girl On A Bike with Vanessa Ruck | Vanessa Ruck

category: Off Road
Apr 29, 2026

YouTube channel: The Passion Stories Podcast
runtime: 00:34:23 // views: 49

Video Description from YouTube:

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

Follow Vanessa Ruck on Instagram   / thegirlonabike  
Her website https://thegirlonabike.com/


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