Show Notes
Just three years ago, Anna Maria Gilbert — better known as Footpegs — had never ridden a motorcycle. Eight months after getting into riding she was already discovering the world of off-road, and now she's preparing for her biggest challenge yet: a multi-day rally raid across Morocco.
And she's doing it while living with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) and hypermobility.
In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, Anna joins us alongside Adam to talk about her rapid journey into motorcycling, discovering adventure riding, learning to ride off-road and why she seems incapable of saying no to a challenge.
But there's a much bigger reason behind her upcoming Morocco adventure.
After spending years knowing something wasn't quite right and eventually receiving her PoTS diagnosis, Anna is using the rally to raise money and awareness for PoTS UK — helping support others who may still be fighting to be heard or searching for answers.
Anna is refreshingly realistic about the challenge. Five consecutive days of riding across demanding terrain will push her physically, and she openly admits she doesn't know whether her body will allow her to reach the finish.
But she's going to give it everything.
🏍️ SUPPORT ANNA'S MOROCCO CHALLENGE
Donate to Anna's fundraiser for PoTS UK https://www.justgiving.com/page/footpegs
Every £5 donated also gives you an entry into Anna's charity raffle, with prizes donated by some brilliant motorcycle and adventure brands.
📲 FOLLOW ANNA / FOOTPEGS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f.ootpegs/
❤️ LEARN MORE ABOUT PoTS https://www.justgiving.com/charity/potsuk
In this episode we talk about: - Going from horses to motorcycles - Getting her motorcycle licence and riding to Spain just months later - Discovering off-road and adventure riding - Training for a rally raid across Morocco - Living and riding with PoTS - Hypermobility and managing energy levels - The long journey to getting a diagnosis - Why she's raising money for PoTS UK - Building the stamina needed for consecutive days off-road - Motorcycle kit, bike setup and finding the right adventure bike - Spain, Morocco and their favourite places to ride - Why sometimes the best adventures start with absolutely no plan
A brilliant conversation about motorcycles, adventure, determination and doing the things you love — even when you can't guarantee how they'll turn out.
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