Author Topic: From "Para" to Dakar. (Read 42862 times)

BlueBull2007 · « **Reply #260 on:** January 16, 2017, 12:24:46 am »

Okay I have 5 videos

This video was taken minutes later.] (Sorry, I could not turn it)

Some more shots of the damage:

Then he took this video some minutes later.

............About an hour later with some locals on the scene.

Sometime later he finds another bike. YOU have GOT TO watch this one.

You don't quit...EVER!.

Then Joey goes full-on McGyver on us

The bike belonged to this chap, who unfortunately broke both his wrists.

Some more random guys on dirt bikes were there at the bike in the middle of nowhere helped him, including this guy who Joey mentioned also had only one leg.

Some of the other guys who helped.

Then finally we have the red bull video which has been posted already

Rynet · « **Reply #261 on:** January 16, 2017, 06:31:58 am »

Thanks BB for all your sterling efforts to keep us updated .

Shew , even though we heard it , it is much more emotional to watch the videos. Thanks Joey for taking them for our enjoyment and inspiration and well done, again .

Joey what can I say that hasn't been said already , riding after being told you could never walk , being partially paralyzed and riding with a catheter and struggling to do regular tasks that we take for granted . Then actually making it to the start line of the Dakar ( a huge mental and monetary challenge )
Then , against all odds, making it to the finish line ...

..... tearing a ligament in your knee early on in the race and just carry on riding despite that intense pain , having to see your friend David Thomas break his leg and assisting him , then having a near -death experience with a car ploughing your down and a bike practically written off , in thick sand and fesh fesh and you just McGuiver -fix your bike and carry on anyway slowly slowy and irreversibly to the finish like a MAGNET . And yes you finish , despite all odds.

It just goes to show if you have the right mental frame of mind then things will happen around you that miraculously align to your goal. Like finding that abandoned bike just at the right time. Thanks for reminding us that Faith is everything . When you believe something so hard , it somehow will happen . And it did.

Buff · « **Reply #262 on:** January 16, 2017, 06:34:44 am »

I'm speechless, what more can be said about this man, such an incredible individual & roll model, well done Joey

Clint_G · « **Reply #263 on:** January 16, 2017, 06:41:42 am »

Bloody dust...

Well done, Joey. That is a huge achievement. And I hope you find out who the driver of the car was. He deserves a snot klap.

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bmad · « **Reply #264 on:** January 16, 2017, 08:00:19 am »

Freaking amazing

Its all in the mind, you truly are an inspiration Joey

As a matter of interest, in the first week Joey had a label on the rally box '"you did not come this far, to get this far!".
On the pics above, we can only make out the last portion of a new phrase, anyone know the full sentence?

1ougat · « **Reply #265 on:** January 16, 2017, 08:22:06 am »

When will teh Legend return?

MickeyT · « **Reply #266 on:** January 16, 2017, 08:24:44 am »

Quote from: Rynet on January 16, 2017, 06:31:58 am

Thanks BB for all your sterling efforts to keep us updated .

Shew , even though we heard it , it is much more emotional to watch the videos. Thanks Joey for taking them for our enjoyment and inspiration and well done, again .

Joey what can I say that hasn't been said already , riding after being told you could never walk , being partially paralyzed and riding with a catheter and struggling to do regular tasks that we take for granted . Then actually making it to the start line of the Dakar ( a huge mental and monetary challenge )
Then , against all odds, making it to the finish line ...

..... tearing a ligament in your knee early on in the race and just carry on riding despite that intense pain , having to see your friend David Thomas break his leg and assisting him , then having a near -death experience with a car ploughing your down and a bike practically written off , in thick sand and fesh fesh and you just McGuiver -fix your bike and carry on anyway slowly slowy and irreversibly to the finish like a MAGNET . And yes you finish , despite all odds.

It just goes to show if you have the right mental frame of mind then things will happen around you that miraculously align to your goal. Like finding that abandoned bike just at the right time. Thanks for reminding us that Faith is everything . When you believe something so hard , it somehow will happen . And it did.

Well said Rynet. I was glued to this thread from the start - not really interested in the front runners. Shit, and when I couldn't see your name on my Dakar app Saturday, I threw etiquette out of the window and explained why I'm frantically glued to my phone - to such an extent that I had the rest of the friends asking me every couple of minutes if there is any news on you.

Well done Joey - you are a true Dakar Hero.

Buff · « **Reply #267 on:** January 16, 2017, 08:36:00 am »

Quote from: bmad on January 16, 2017, 08:00:19 am

Freaking amazing

Its all in the mind, you truly are an inspiration Joey

As a matter of interest, in the first week Joey had a label on the rally box '"you did not come this far, to get this far!".
On the pics above, we can only make out the last portion of a new phrase, anyone know the full sentence?

I'm not sure but I think I'm going to have a sticker made for the bars of my bike that says...
"What would Joey do?" That will motivate me to see things to the end

MickeyT · « **Reply #268 on:** January 16, 2017, 09:33:31 am »

Quote from: Buff on January 16, 2017, 08:36:00 am

Quote from: bmad on January 16, 2017, 08:00:19 am
Freaking amazing

Its all in the mind, you truly are an inspiration Joey

As a matter of interest, in the first week Joey had a label on the rally box '"you did not come this far, to get this far!".
On the pics above, we can only make out the last portion of a new phrase, anyone know the full sentence?

I'm not sure but I think I'm going to have a sticker made for the bars of my bike that says...
"What would Joey do?" That will motivate me to see things to the end

Good idea!

Rascal · « **Reply #269 on:** January 16, 2017, 09:46:19 am »

True LEGEND!!

A sound clip that I think does this man justice!

https://soundcloud.com/dieheuwels/die-heuwels-fantasties-stilte

Hingsding · « **Reply #270 on:** January 16, 2017, 09:54:54 am »

MR EVENS JOU YSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DUSTRIDERS · « **Reply #271 on:** January 16, 2017, 10:29:42 am »

Very well done Joey.

Hope we see you on two wheels for many years to come.

lpj · « **Reply #272 on:** January 16, 2017, 01:40:54 pm »

Excellent stuff Joey, very well done!

You are an inspiration, thanks.

We definitely have to get you down here in the Cape so you can relate your adventure to us - we can organise accommodation and transport for you here in Stellenbosch, not a problem.

Just let us know when you're going to be down here.

Cheers.

tulips · « **Reply #273 on:** January 16, 2017, 05:24:33 pm »

Quote from: MickeyT on January 16, 2017, 09:33:31 am

Quote from: Buff on January 16, 2017, 08:36:00 am
Quote from: bmad on January 16, 2017, 08:00:19 am
Freaking amazing

Its all in the mind, you truly are an inspiration Joey

As a matter of interest, in the first week Joey had a label on the rally box '"you did not come this far, to get this far!".
On the pics above, we can only make out the last portion of a new phrase, anyone know the full sentence?

I'm not sure but I think I'm going to have a sticker made for the bars of my bike that says...
"What would Joey do?" That will motivate me to see things to the end

Good idea!

Excellent Idea - This could become the catch phrase of the century --- I would buy a T shirt
Buff hatch a business plan with Joey

Joey your'e a tough bastard - well done !!!

gser · « **Reply #274 on:** January 17, 2017, 08:25:37 am »

1ougat
Flight TAM8162 to Jhb
ETA 13:44

1ougat · « **Reply #275 on:** January 17, 2017, 12:07:33 pm »

Crossed-up · « **Reply #276 on:** January 20, 2017, 03:52:44 pm »

So Joey will be appearing at KTM Cape Town on Tuesday 7 Feb at 6pm. I hope to see all you Joey fans there.

Kortbroek · « **Reply #277 on:** January 23, 2017, 12:22:44 pm »

Joey and Meredith are being interviewed now on Cliff Central. http://cliffcentral.com/

edit: Here's a link to the podcast http://cliffcentral.com/podcasts/the-leadership-platform/

Crossed-up · « **Reply #278 on:** January 30, 2017, 01:09:29 pm »

Carte Blanche last night.

http://carteblanche.dstv.com/player/1169684/

Good one!

evansv · « **Reply #279 on:** January 30, 2017, 01:22:17 pm »

Awesome!!! Thanks for posting the link