Seven women set out in the very first Dakar Rally 47 years ago. These French women were formidable racers in a sea of testosterone in the inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally.
Daring Dames: The First Women Who Raced in the Dakar Rally
Elena Myers, 15 year old girl
Myers said, “I rode a comfortable race. I like the track, it’s a pretty short lap but I like the layout. It has some fast stuff, some hard braking, I like that. I’m getting really good starts and I really like the tires. The feel of the front is great and I’m surprised at how easily they were to get comfortable on. Road racing is my thing. I love the speed and everything about that.”
Posted on February 18, 2011 in Motorcycles by Alicia Mariah Elfving