Meet Kirsten Landman: Africa's first female Dakar Rally rider!!!
Photo Cred: Kirsten Landman

Meet Kirsten Landman… South Africa’s top female off-road and enduro racer, who is also taking on the ultimate challenge in 2020 – the Dakar Rally!

 

Johannesburg, South Africa (30 July 2019) – Kirsten Landman is a professional offroad and hard enduro rider from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She has been riding since the age of 8 and launched her professional career at the age of 22.

What started as just fun with her family, has now turned into Kirsten making history and a name for herself worldwide in the hard enduro racing scene! Competing in major international events, the talented rider has become the first female to finish races such as Redbull Romaniacs, Redbull Sea to Sky, Redbull Megawatt 111, Redbull Braveman and the Roof of Africa.

Since then, Kirsten has achieved her South African Springbok colours while competing at the top level of her sport all over the world and most times being the only lady to do so.

And now South Africa’s top female enduro racer is taking on the ultimate endurance challenge… the Dakar Rally!

Listen to her incredible story on the Good Things Guy Jacpod above and follow her Facebook page to keep up to date with her journey!

Meet Kirsten Landman: Africa's first female Dakar Rally rider!!!
Photo Cred: Brent Lindeque | Good Things Guy

Sources: Good Things Guy | Brent Lindeque 
Don’t ever miss the Good Things. Download the Good Things Guy App now on Apple or Google
Have something to add to this story? Please share it in the comments or follow GoodThingsGuy on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with good news as it happens, or share your good news with us by clicking here or click the link below to listen to the Good Things Guy Podcast with Brent Lindeque – South Africa’s very own Good Things Guy. He’s on a mission to change what the world pays attention to, and he truly believes there’s good news around us. In the Good Things Guy podcast, you’ll meet these everyday heroes & hear their incredible stories:

Or watch an episode of Good Things TV below, a show created to offer South Africans balance in a world with what feels like constant bad news. We’re here to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in South Africa & we’ll leave you feeling a little more proudly South African.

About the Author

Brent Lindeque is the founder and editor in charge at Good Things Guy.

Recognised as one of the Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South African’s as well as a Primedia LeadSA Hero, Brent is a change maker, thought leader, radio host, foodie, vlogger, writer and all round good guy.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *