A trip of more than 7 500 kilometres is a challenge for any motorcyclist, if the route leads through jungle, swampland and into the Himalayas the trip becomes tough, dangerous and a huge adventure when tackled as a solo ride. The 27 year old Vaune Phan from Singapore on her med capacity dual purpose Suzuki DR 200, describes herself as a feminine but tough and rugged enough to take this on. Her trip will take her through half of Asia and into the foot hills of Himalayas to the Mount Everest base camp.
Vaune Phan has ridden motorbikes for seven years and has participated in various Enduro races. Besides her passion for motorbikes she also has an Advanced Open Water Diver License, loves surfing and skydiving.
After many months of preparation the young woman will start her big adventure this month. Vaune Phan rides with the support of LIQUI MOLY from Singapore via Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, China and Tibet to the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. If everything works according to her plan, Vaune, pronounced “Von“, will arrive on the 28th of June after more than 7,500 kilometres in Kathmandu. The absolute highlight of the tour is riding to the Mount Everest Base Camp Shigatse 5,100 meters above sea level. On her way she will regularly update her blog so that you can follow her with various social media with the hashtag #beyondeverest.
The route is not only ambitious for the rider, but also for her equipment. To prepare the Suzuki DR 200 for the tour with great variations in temperature, extreme altitudes and dusty roads, she trusts in motor and gear oils from LIQUI MOLY.
Vaune does not only care about the challenge. On her route she also has another objective: raising the awareness and collecting donations for the Singapore Disability Sports Council, to support people who want to participate in sports despite their disabilities.
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