Harder than the Dakar! Tunisia Desert Challenge – first female to enter – part 1

The race begins...Tunisia Desert Challenge

This is part 1 of a three part series showing you the real behind the scenes of one of the toughest races out there. I’ve entered the full rally raid class, so up there riding with the pros, and it’s a full on 8 day moving bivouac race.

In part one you’ll see what goes into getting to the start of the race. Getting to the start line is an hugely understated process in rally riding. The lead up, planning, bike building, preparing and of course finance is huge. It's weeks of admin sorting insurance, ordering tyres, race licences and carefully packing the required safety and medical items, kit and tools needed for all scenarios.

Once you're finally on the ground the admin continues as any good rally, such as The Tunisia Desert Challenge, have a meticulous sign off process to ensure every competitor is equipped for the challenges ahead. No safety flare and kit, no start. Not got the right riding kit, you're not starting. No insurance, no racing. And the bike's also inspected, including all your SAT kit for tracking to enable the mission control team can monitor you. If you've not got your admin sorted, it's not going to be looking good! But the reality is that these checks safe lives 🙏

Disappearing into the desert solo on a bike comes with risks. But together the administration can help negate some of the risks.

Make sure you check out part 2 an 3 of this Tunisia Desert Challenge series.
Part 2:    • Stranded in the desert…ALONE! Real life ra...  
Part 3:    • Nearly killed by extreme 48 degree heat wh...  

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More information:
I’m riding the Beta 480 RR for the Tunisia Desert Challenge. I'm upped my game and did the full rally raid category so a 250km fuel range, full navigation tower, Michelin race rubber and tricked up Ktech suspension is just part in the build. I'm road with Desert Road Racing as my bike support, rally mechanics and all round knowledge pool as I take my rally riding to the next level. This was a BIG rally.

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