Every year for 40 years, thousands of bikers make their way to Gotland to participate at what is considered the worlds largest enduro race; Gotland Grand National. Is it doable for someone with NO ENDURO experience to ride this race? Lets find out!
With the support from Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavia and MB Racing, I spend 1,5 months practicing for this race on a Husqvarna TE150. Håvard Nevland (@havardnevland7576 ) who won the prologue of Redbull Romaniacs in 2022 has volunteered to be my coach.
*All riding in the full length of this video is done on cultivated land, so-called «innmark» with permission from land owners*
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Video credit:
This video contains footage from @gotlandgrandnational8477:
This video contains footage recorded by HUGO KARLSSON:
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For more information about the race: www.gotlandgrandnational.se
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Chapters:
00:00 – intro
02:00- What is GGN?
03:00- Picking up the bike
06:00 – Coach Håvard Nevland
06:40 – First practise
12:00 – Second practice
18:00- Third practice
21:00 – Fourth practice
27:00 – Solo practice
29:00 – Håvard is back
30:00 – Riding gear
33:00 – Last practice
35:00 – KMX Endurance
40:00 – Gotland
46:00 – Race day
55:00- Ending
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Supported by:Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavia
MB Racing
Dunlop Nordic
KLIM Motorcycle
Mosko Moto
Cardo
Twinpegs
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21 Comments
7:40 SINCE IN NORWAY THERE IS LEFT HANDED DRIVING WHERE THE TRAFFIC WILL BE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE FIRST THEN YOU SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION TO TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE. PLEASE LEAVE THIS ENDURO RACING AND FOCUS ON TRAFFIC JUDGMENT BECAUSE THIS IS A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION 😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Amazing and so inspiring pictures… I can easyly imagine how hard it must have been to come through this wunderfull experience … Thanks a lot to share with us all of this and make us Dream… you make it possible… many Thanks Runa 🙏
can't wait for the next episode
Many many many years ago I remember hearing about someone doing GGN on a moped, 6 speed, 4 odd hp and 100 kg or so… speed limited to 45 kmh as per the EU45 regulations.
I always found that fascinating!
Awesome content, keep it up! 🙂 And you do so well, impressive!
Mektig imponert!👍
Hi, Runa.
That soreness you say you feel……. Just an illusion. It's actually your body telling you over and over what a great time you had. 🙂
High Ten well earned.
It really is fun watching your riding and film making grow and grow. It's also nice to be able to introduce you and/or Itchy Boots and others to women when they see me on my own bike and start asking questions. I can tell them that they can do it but you show them. So good to so easily pass around some positivity. 🙂
It is always awesome to see a beautiful lady doing this kind of thing. Aside from that, I love the channel dedicated to all of the motorcycle stuff. What I love about motorcycles and riding in general is that you learn something every single day, every ride. So don't worry about not being ready to race because you will learn every day, every race, every ride. In the same way your videos show us, you just have to get out there and do it. You are very fortunate that your channel allows you to try so many different things, bikes, and gear. The down side to riding is it is expensive and the more you get into the more it costs. Love your work, fun to see what you are doing next!
This is the first video I've seen of yours and honestly this is what YouTube is made for. Absolutely excellent stuff
Top notch! and well done!!! Q: Where did you order the endurance meals from? And were you happy with them?
Congrats you should be soooo proud Runa . I am so happy for you you did a amazing feats conquered your fears wow . Your family and partner must be so proud !!!
Thanks
Wow! That took guts! Amazing video, amazing perseverance, congratulations on everything you’ve done!!😊
You are one brave lady Runa, it takes balls to tackle something like that with little experience so bravo👍Watching the pros is just mind blowing, they go over obstacles like they aren't there and the speed is just insane! My older brother did motocross at amateur level and that was fast but the pros are a whole different level😉I learned to ride offroad and it made me such a better rider on the road, this will help you so much👍Awesome video Runa👌
My first time watching one of your videos and wow! What a spectacular one it was. Thank you.
Your amazing beautiful great vid.
I’ve never done an enduro race, so it was great to see the prep work that you did and also the race. Kudos to you for pushing your boundaries and competing in that race! I think this video is my favorite, it brought tears to my eyes when you finished. I’m a woman in my 60’s riding a dual sport and I ride forest service roads, nothing like what you were doing. Well done. ❤
So funny! I was at this event photographing. I had no clue you was there as well. Small world sometimes. 😄
You are advancing your skill level of riding, not a beginner any more 🏆
Great movie Runa 🎬and you were awesome at the GG race well done 💪🏻🙌
High five Runa! What an excellent result. And what a great opportunity to hone your skills…and make a very entertaining video. You made it look easy. Congratulations.
Good job Runa, you did very well and I thoroughly enjoyed your commentary. I am impressed.👍🌟🌟🌟