Motorcycles save lives - here's how
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 Published On Jul 7, 2024

Everything you need to know about the incredible work Two Wheels For Life do to support the mobility of healthcare in Africa. I had the opportunity to travel through rural parts of The Gambia, Africa to see the amazing and impactful work that Two Wheels For Life do. They support the mobility of healthcare in areas where the roads would be considered more like a ‘fun enduro track’ to many of us. Without the 300+ motorcycles and 100+ vehicles many would be left with absolutely no medical help. The sounds of that two-stroke entering their village must be an incredible noise to hear.

As the official charity partner for the Goodwood Festival of Speed and MotoGP, Two Wheels For Life are a charity worth checking out - especially if you are into motorcycles or motorsports!

In this video, I will give you a guided tour of the Riders For Health HQ that is supported by the funds raised by Two Wheels For Life in The Gambia. Key elements include the admin office, workshop, maintenance bar, stores stock department and refuel process, plus showing the Yamaha AGV bikes used by healthcare workers.

As brand ambassador for @two_wheels_for_life I'm on a mission to raise enough money to buy them an additional motorcycle for their Gambian programme.

For many people across Africa the only way of reaching medical care is to walk miles by foot, travel the bumpy roads on a donkey and cart or get pushed in a wheelbarrow. And many do not make it at all. Two Wheels for Life works to ensure healthcare reaches people in the poorest and most remote parts of Africa – using reliable, appropriate vehicles including motorcycles. This is a charity for moto lovers!!

Two Wheels For Life support a fleet of over 400 vehicles, including Yamaha AG 100 motorcycles in The Gambia alone.

They have a zero breakdown policy supported by extensive mechanical training to both the healthcare workers and the network of facilities across The Gambia for vehicles to have regular services. Here, if a vehicle breaks down it means medical support stops and that could quite literally mean a life being lost. They also train them on riding and provide safety gear for a holistic life cycle for use.

Without them, there would be zero ambulances or healthcare vehicles in The Gambia - zero!! That's something I personally want to continue to support and have a dream of utilising my channels to fund raise for an additional bike!

I feel honoured to be here supporting the charity with the incredible work they do, which includes a programme focused on getting women into engineering through their training programme. Girl power!!

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I hope you also feel inspired by the work they do. It's an honour to be working amongst such brands and individuals.

Every extra soul who sees this is a step towards greater awareness, support and hopefully donations. "I hope I can use my channels to help spread the word, please help me by sharing" Vanessa ❤️

If you have any questions, please let us know in the comments www.twowheelsforlife.org

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Tracks :
ES_Watchers and Doers (Instrumental Version) - Christopher Malley.mp3
ES_It's a Ride - Shiver Disk.mp3
ES_Just A Little Spark (Instrumental Version) - Sven Karlsson.mp3
ES_Warefare (Instrumental Version) - Roof.mp3
ES_Just A Little Spark (Instrumental Version) - Sven Karlsson.mp3

Timestamps:

0:01 - Introduction to Two wheels for life
0:43 - Gambia headquarters and the situations
3:10 - Service operations
5:18 - Weather conditions
6:32 - Map of Gambia and workstations
8:21 - Stores
9:53 - Yamaha AG 100 overview
12:38 - Rider plan overview, preventative maintenance
16:56 - Day 2 on Gambia
18:30 - Market town exploration in Banjul with Yamaha AG 100
19:45 - Local street food experience in Banjul, Gambia

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