CONQUERING THE DAKAR 2024, WHO IS THIS TALENTED BRITISH ENDURO DRIVER?
In the world of motorcycles, one woman stands out with strength and determination: Jane Daniels. Originally from Wigan, in the northwest of England, the 29-year-old rider has built an exceptional reputation in the enduro field. After winning the FIM Enduro World Championship four times and contributing to the success of the British team at the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) in 2022, Jane has now embarked on a completely new adventure - the Dakar 2024 . Born on February 11, 1994 in Wigan, in the northwest of England, Jane Daniels embodies the quintessence of the passion for motorcycles inherited from her father, road racer Andy Daniels. His youth was marked by family bike outings, shaping his early love for two wheels. From the age of 12, she began motorcycle racing, following in the footsteps of her brother Gary, and quickly became one of the most decorated enduro riders, winning four FIM World Championship titles. Enduro.AN EXEMPLARY ENDURO COURSE
Following in the footsteps of her brother Gary, Jane quickly distinguished herself in the world of enduro. She began her career at the age of 12 and rose through the ranks, becoming a dominant female figure in the sport. With four Enduro World Champion titles to her name (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) and the ISDE World Champion title in 2022, Jane Daniels has established herself as one of the best in her field.
THE TURN TOWARDS RALLY-RAID
The year 2023 marks a turning point in Jane's career with her notable foray into rally-raid. His enduro team, Fantic, detected his interest and offered him the opportunity to participate in the Swank Rally in Tunisia. Despite her inexperience in the roadbook, she brilliantly finished in fourth place, paving the way for the prestigious Rallye du Maroc. Her strong performance in Morocco earned her a place in the 2024 Dakar , where she proudly represents the Fantic Factory Racing team (the only Italian brand on this Dakar) with a RALLY FACTORY XEF 450 in Rally 2. CROSSING THE FINISH LINE DAKAR 2024 Jane Daniels is currently facing the most extreme conditions of the Dakar 2024 with determination. Although her enduro skills are very strong, she approaches this new challenge with humility and a competitive attitude. Her main goal is to cross the finish line safely, while giving way to her competitive side which motivates her to monitor the rankings of the women's competition. WOMEN'S DETERMINATION Jane Daniels embodies the passion, determination and talent that make of her a force to be taken into account on any terrain. By participating in the 2024 Dakar, she writes a new chapter in her impressive journey, testifying to her versatility, her curiosity and her ability to take on daring challenges. Fans of the motorcycle world have their eyes fixed on this rider who continues to push her limits in enduro and now in rally raid.UPDATE: DAKAR WINNER!
Winner in the Women's category, here are her words in an Instagram post:
Dakar Women's Winner 2024! 🥇🏁
Really happy to finish the @dakarrally! It's been 2 weeks of completely non-stop action. I don't even remember having a day off somewhere in the middle 🤷🏼♀️😂
The early mornings and long days were a real test of my physical and mental strength and, honestly, I didn't expect it to be so difficult. I know they say it's the toughest off-road race in the world, well I can confirm, it is! 😅
I can never thank my team @fantic.racing enough for all the efforts made during the preparation and throughout this race! They had everything planned out and although I changed a few pieces here and there, I think everything worked out well for us! ☺️
Thank you everyone for the comments and messages of support, it's been quite overwhelming but I hope to get back to you all soon! 🥹❤️
If anyone needs me, I'll be at home on the sofa with a cup of tea and my dogs for at least a week! 😴
-Translated into FR
Have a good rest and congratulations from the entire Off the Tracks Team!