Ned Suesse (USA) — N° 81

2012 Dakar Rally

 

 

Video by Four Nine Films

 

Too Much of a Dream to Let Go

“Some years ago, I saw a group of motorcycles racing through the dunes in Mauritania on TV. The sight was so surreal and yet beautiful, I wanted more than anything to be there, doing that. I never thought it could happen,

but now here I am!

For years I have been learning about the race from those who went, but I was never sure I could make it happen.

In 2011, I realized that it was too much of a dream to let go, and committed myself to being on the start line in 2012. I've been doing lots and lots of riding - I have been wearing out tires like crazy this year. I expect an incredible challenge from the ride, but also, an awesome opportunity to travel through a remote and beautiful landscape, to meet and become friends with racers from all over the world, and the intense feelings that come with such an experience, both good and bad.

The Dakar is an incredible test not just of riding and the machine,

but also of mental strength.

I am most afraid that something will happen that will prevent me from testing myself on the way to the finish. My goal is simply to finish - if I am last lace but arrive in Lima, I will be very happy.” ~Ned Suesse

 

Ned's website:

http://neduro.com/

Ned's profile on the official Dakar website:

http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2012/us/rider/ned-suesse.html

 

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