ONE BOURNEMOUTH The university graduate and YouTuber, who had to undergo seven operations after a car accident, won a national prize for her content.
‘The Girl On A Bike’, also known as Vanessa Ruck, is a 35-year-old rising star in the motorcycle world.
Vanessa was named Best Social Media Channel and Most Inspirational Rider at the Motorbike TV Awards.
After Vanessa was hit by a car while cycling in 2014, the world turned upside down, resulting in seven surgeries and a roller coaster of mental and physical recovery over seven years.
During her recovery, she discovered motorcycles and became known as “The Girl On A Bike”.
As a motorcyclist and racing driver, Vanessa speaks passionately about the challenges of recovering from a life-changing accident and making the most of every day despite chronic pain.
She said: “Motorcycles that I started riding after an accident have become my love and passion.
“If you’d asked me seven years ago if I drove off-road motorcycles and gave motivational speeches, I would probably have choked on mine drink. But life takes us on some amazing journeys. ‘
“People can relate to my story because everyone is going through bad times. We all have fights, some less visible than others, but with a positive attitude, determination, and a smile these fights can be a little easier.
“Hopefully I will inspire others to show that others can get through their difficult times if I can recover after seven operations and move on.”
Vanessa spends her time sharing all elements of life, mostly related to motorcycles, and also does charity work by offering free workshops for British teenagers.
She uses her recovery to engage young minds and talks about resilience, goal setting and dealing with the pressures of life.
Given that Motorcycle TV’s Peoples Awards received a record 100,000 votes, it’s clear to say that Vanessa is an inspiration to women and men alike.
“I am on a mission to prove to myself that I can still do it, and I hope this continues to encourage others to stand up and take life by the horns,” she added.
“We only have one life, so let’s make the most of it, turn adversity into an opportunity to grow, and make the most of it.”
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