Learning Rally Racing from an American PRO
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2022
- In this episode, I am making my way into Southern California, to train with Mason Klein. At 20 years old, he rode his first Dakar and got 9th place! An incredibly talented rider, and patient teacher - he taught me some very valuable motorcycle and navigation lessons.
He is not a factory rider (yet), and is still trying to get enough funds to compete in Dakar which starts in a couple of days from now! If you want to help support a young rider and cheer him on to the podium of Dakar - check out his GoFundMe page:
www.gofundme.com/f/Mason-Daka...
Follow MASON KLEIN on:
CZcams: / @rallywithmason3597
Instagram: mason_klein1
Gear & Equipment that I use in this season:
www.itchyboots.com/blog/gear-...
Follow my journey on: WWW.ITCHYBOOTS.COM
Instagram: / itchybootstravel
Facebook: / itchyboots
#itchyboots #rally #masonklein
I had such an awesome time training with you. Thank you so much for coming down to my house for some fun days.
Good luck this Dakar!
@@tzandsch thank you so much
I hope you do well on your next Dakar Mason. Good luck with everything you do.
@@AncientAussie thank you
Pro rider 😍
What a nice young man Mason is, living his dream. Good training and friendship
And he has a really cool father supporting him in his dream! (Of course his dream takes a lot of money, but this young guy is riding the the bike so amazingly, he deservers it!)
really sweet dude
Donated and will follow Mason's progress . Loved this episode .If Noraly made a sponsorship deal with Mason that if he reaches his 25k goal he wears a itchyboots stiker on his helmet and Bike at Dakar and for a year , I'd double my donation .
I like your proposal, I’m in. I will double my donation for a sticker on his helmet. Good idea TheCristo68.
Thank you also to everyone who is supporting me on my go fund me and instagram and CZcams I really appreciate everything. Huge thanks of course to Noraly.
You are an awesome really rider
It is SO good to be back "on the trail" with you ! There are other bikers to follow, but there is only one YOU. And seriously, no one can come close to filling your boots. You have MANY loyal fans !
Noraly has the ability to turn all adversities into learning opportunities. Her optimism is inspirational. My favorite CZcamsr!
100% agreed
Obstacles for this woman our life lessons that do not intimidate her but inspire her.
@@caturlifelive love you I'm a old man at 69 but I do like your style!
@@kennyperry5138 thank you very much sir
Perfectly said
Mason is really tearing it up in Saudi Arabia! A Dakar legend in the making!
Thank you for exposing us to the rally motorcycle world, you may not consider yourself as a “pro” rider, but compared to your world travels…your an expert pro in the eyes of your fans…you have always taken the time to educate us on the many cultures and traditions that you come across, which are so rewarding …. Ride safely Noraly…
That young man has his head screwed on straight and is going places 👍
Thank you so much.
@@rallywithmason yes sir your welcome 👍
@@rallywithmason Wishing you all the best with the GoFundme campaign but also in Dakar ... you are going places👍😊👍🙏
@@AidaJof thank you 👌🏻🤟🏻
agree: i am sure he will be a Factory Rider very soon: KTM has reached the Arms out already ;-)
Oh to be that young and that talented, the confidence that young man has on the dirt is amazing!
Thanks for the kind words🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
@@rallywithmason good luck in the Dakar Mason
@@MarkEvans22 thank you so much I do my best
@@rallywithmason Hey Mason Klein, I think that your fam is originaly from the Netherlands like Noraly is'it? Anny way thank you so much for the training for or videostar and for you it is 2 weeks befor the big event the Dakar. I wish you a lot of succes, stay safe and Go for It .
It kind of blows my mind in a good way that despite your dropping his bike, he was chill and kind. It’s apparently a whole other world and I like it
I'm not just learning English with you, I'm learning how to ride bike too. Thank you so much for making all this wonderful content at CZcams, where all day we have less good things and more bullshit.
A big hug from Argentina!
What to say? Noraly is becoming a real PRO. Seeing the journey made in this episode leaves you speechless. A big thank you to Mason and his family for all they have done for "our" Noraly!✌👍👍👍
Oh Noraly! What a training day! I cannot believe how well you are doing and conquering the steep climb was awesome! The terrain was so so steep! It even looked steep on the GoPro so I can only imagine how it really looked. You are going to do so awesome in Mexico. Mason and his family were so nice to help put you on the road to success! Great training video with awesome scenery!
Thing is...when you are at top of a hill looking into a valley followed by a hill, it messes with your perspective. The upcoming hill will always look steeper than it is. It's crazy how fast your skills will improve riding with someone faster than you as long as you are on semi-equal equipment. I wonder what springs are in the Beta? Might be a little stiff for her weight/speed?
Next to Noraly's name is the definition of 'adventure riding' This woman is fearless taking on rally racing and learning mapbooks while training in the mountains of California and even swapping to a rally bike midstream ... this is awesome! Go Itchy Boots, Go👍👍👍
I feel she has more nerve than a toothache to ride the way she did this time. Way to go Noraly. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
I know nothing about rally racing, but this has given me an appreciation for how skilled and technical those riders have to be.
Dakar is so fun to watch, they race giant trucks, crazy fast vehicles, side by sides, motorcycles, quads and Audi now races giant electric slot cars.
This kid’s passion about rallysports is really inspiring, Noraly will surely draw some inspiration and motivation from this kid’s passion, just what she needs before the baja rally.Good luck.
It’s great you were able to ride with someone like Mason, just following a good riders line, you learn a lot and it pushed you to ride hill climbs and descents you probably wouldn’t have rode by yourself. Thanks for the video,take care.
The hard thing to learn about downhills is to look as far out in front of you as you can. Pull the clutch in and let it roll. Imagine it's just a flat section. How fast would you be going if it was flat?
@@gailtaylor1636 if only there was no such thing as gravity. ;-)
@@Dave-sw2dm Gravity is just like adding horsepower!🤪
@@gailtaylor1636 , until you have to slow down! :)
@@Dave-sw2dm I always found something that didi that for me. 🤣
Well done Noraly for facing up to your fears. And hats off to you for not editing out your nervousness. I’ll be honest, I had my eyes glued to the track ahead and also missed some of the stunning scenery. Love your grit and determination.
Amazing! As an old Enduro rider.. that was just awesome. Noraly, Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast. You're doing so well. Don't hesitate to give your bike some throttle! One of the things you might try is going through a section several times and experiment - push the envelope and see what works and what doesn't. I can't wait to see your Rally!
Can’t wait to see all you learn from this guy Mason ! I sure hope this helps this young man raise funds to continue his dreams .
Huge respect for your self-confidence and how you tackle all those difficulties is just amazing.
What an incredibly beautiful area to train for the rally! It was really great of his family to take you in and provide support and encouragement. You have vastly improved since your early days and will conquer the challenges of Baja. Ride safe Noraly!
Noraly, you are by far the best moto-vlogging storyteller. Your adding of the Hans Zimmer style music just adds to the suspense of you going up and down those steep inclines/declines. Really immerses the viewer to feel the same nervousness you were feeling.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Keep doing what you’re doing, be safe and have fun!
It's great to see you guys posting regularly. Happy Holidays. God bless you all.
I was thinking the same thing ... if you get too tired you will likely get hurt ... glad you stopped riding when you did. 🙂👍👍 The new technical ralley bike experience has envigorated your spirit to higher ground! Very impressed by that first hillclimb, and then everything after! Noraly, you are a warrior! 🎄
I grew up on the back of my dad's motocycle till I could ride my own. I was fortunate my dad encouraged me to ride as a young female. Watching this reminded me of my off road adventures in some of these same areas, some of my fondest memories were riding and exploring wide open spaces. I'm now recovering from 4th knee surgery and hoping to ride again some day.🤞🏼🏍Thanks for sharing your excellent riding adventures!
Yeah, knee surgery, had too many too! Crashing is dangerous lol...
I enjoy watching the traveling videos but this series for me is the best. I found myself squeezing the tank with my knees and moving my head to avoid the bushes and then remembered I'm sitting in my chair in the living room. Hoping Mason does well and stays safe at Dakar and I'll be watching the whole rally.
Noraly, I admire your courage and determination - always willing to learn more, and improve your skills. Congrats for facing your fears head on, and just going for it on that fiercely steep terrain. What a great coach Mason is, unassuming but seriously talented. Will definitely follow and support his Dakar journey. Very best wishes to you both on your upcoming rally races!
With every episode, you are raising the bar of quality of content .. Setting new standards.. Every time the word "Amazing" gets redefined.. Incredible.. 👏👏👏.. and yeah, tonnes of thanks to Mason for being such a wonderful buddy.. 👍..
Donation done. I hope Mason does well at Dakar and stays safe. A good young man for sure.
The video cut to you on the cycle had me in stitches 😂 And so glad you had Mason there to encourage you to take that steep hill climb 💪🏼 He seems like and incredible young man
Notably, you are so good at technology and your riding skills and ability to adapt to other bikes are remarkable. Stay safe on the so called trails
Mason Klein tied for second at stage 8 halfway point, 13 seconds behind. Go Mason!
Cool. Well done Noraly. Also, Mason has a fantastic temperament, calm and seems to have everything in perspective. Mason will be a champion for sure. Have fun.
Mason is a very cool young man. You were lucky to be able to spend some time with him! Thanks for this video, Noraly!
Since I know you've already completed a day or two of the rally, I'll just say I hope you remembered all the skills you learned in the Netherlands on the various tracks and trails. You did well there, so relax. You've got this.
I think she did the Six Day Baja Rally in October. Some sightings of her and Charley S. There were about 30 enterants…
@@martinglasser6025 "There were two ladies at the race, who successfully made it to the finish - with some penalties, but without DNFs"
Thank you Noraly and Mason for such a wonderful ride from one of the old riders sitting at home in WA. It is 7% out side here and a foot of snow on the ground. I have never raced any thing but I love to ride the back roads. It just feeds my soul with joy and peace.
So three years ago our hero is riding one of the heaviest, slowest, most under-powered, old technology bikes you could throw a leg over and now here she is on one of the most state of the art, cutting edge, built for purpose machines you could find anywhere on the planet. Result!!!
Hey my home town, I turned around on those trails with my T7. The down hill slopes being as steep as they are, as well being rutted out from the rain. Was beyond my skill level. Props to you for braving them and making it down safe!
You took that big hill and made it a piece of cake! Going down was scarier that going up! Very exciting riding and I can tell you are definitely having fun and getting a lot of valuable experience. Beautiful scenery is a big bonus.
As others have said, huge respect. I'm getting vertigo just watching you riding down that slope.
Mason Klein, today first Stage Overall. What a hero!
Nothing like pushing your limit only to find out that's not your limit! You are awesome!
What a day Noraly you did it . Getting to know the road book and still comantating telling us what where and how , just love it . Mason and his family is just awsome . The more you fall the better you get , just don't fall to much though , Stay safe.
What an incredible adventure to see you drive through those desert parages in Alpha and then in the Dakar replica, simply wonderful, the experiences you have acquired in all the rally trips in South Africa next to the teachings of those who have given you some driving classes make every day better. happy to see you progress and to be part of this amazing evolution over two wheels. To drive carefully and reach the goal. take care of yourself safe trip
I appreciate the difficulty of mixed terrain desert riding and knowing when to call it quits before physical and mental fatigue combine to create a hazardous riding condition. Best of luck to Mason - I made a small donation toward his rally effort.
Bedankt voor je winnaarsmentaliteit ! We zijn er trots op je fans te zijn ! Deelnemen aan een rally is een andere dimensie, maar we zien in deze video dat je het met heel je hart neem ! Het is alsof je deze grote heuvel met moed en vertrouwen hebt beklommen ! Go Noraly Schoenmaker Go !... ( Many thanks to you too Mason, you're the man ! )
Hi Noraly, with all due respect, you might want to increase the revs on your BETA as there is a low in torque at ca. 3700rpm (please refer to the torque curve for your engine), especially when climbing, try ca. 6000rpm with lower gear, you will soon realize that it's much easier with 50% more torque!!! Let us know and have fun
Thanks Noraly, for introducing me to the world of rally racing and to Mason Klein. Now it will be so much fun to have someone to cheer for and follow in the Dakar rally. Go Mason!
Mason is at the moment at top in the Dakar 2023!! Noraly, you can’t have a better teacher for sure!🤣 Go Mason go
Masson was at the top for a few days in the first part of the Dakar, unfortunatly too young, and not enough experience for the second part
I hadn't heard of Mason until Norally's video, and now he's doing very well at Dakar, so far....she knows how to pick them :)
*Ms Noraly, the young have no fear... they are fearless, hence why the fly over the tracks... but Mason you are a awesome young fella & I hope you do great things in your rally career. Thanks to you & your family for taking the time to show our Ms Noraly the ropes with the extra training and having her stay with you all for a few days. PS: Ms Noraly, I spied you over on Charly's vid at the Rally.*
Wow! I'm still watching, but wow! Congratulations on continuing to push yourself on these bikes and in this terrain, even after the fall. When I started watching you I assumed you rode like this your whole life. I think it's awesome that you are learning this and pushing yourself all on your own! Just incredible!
Another awesome video. I think I'll stick to the roads for now. :-)
Youngest ...finished Dakar. Bright young motor lover. You got great trainers Noraly ;)
Noraly is such an inspiration to me by being so passionate about improving her skills. To conquer your fears , you must face them and leave your comfort zone. As I saw, in her video, Noraly does that very well. I wish her well at the rally in Mexico.
This young lady is the only person that is able to break CZcams with her videos, I follow a few motorcycle channels but Norały is the only one that i will not miss a single episode. This girl has motivation and passion always meeting super interesting people. I ride a big bike Honda Africa Twin but I would love to try something this small big bike gets really challenging in some more difficult terrains.
come on people support a young rally rider who has made time to teach our Noraly
Our Noraly. The possessive type. Yes you go support him. How much did you fund him with?
Very nice to see a 20 year old hase
His stoff together. Great ridding in bishop 👌👏🏻
My gosh we will follow you anywhere. I loved every minute and am thinking that the real thing is still to come. I bet I am almost as excited as you. You have us hooked for sure.
Nice to see you overcoming your fear and improving your skills! Looks like great training! 🇺🇸
that kid is a cool character. Must be amazing to have riding trails like that in your back yard.
The vast effort to field a ralley is almost beyond compression to the average Joe.
The solo Iron man riders are super human.
Best of results and stay healthy and hydrated.
How fortunate to get tips and enhance your training with a pro like Mason. As usual, it looked like a ton of fun.
That shot you gave us of Mason riding your bike was insane🔥🔥🔥
Best of luck Mason, we'll hear great things from you. Thanks Noraly, so much fun.
Noraly,
This is an awesome episode, seeing and hearing you so happy and excited trying new terrains, new bikes and having mentors to learn new thing is very inspiring. 🤩
I can't wait for new episodes. 🌟
Your skills are definitely improving quickly. Your hill climb and descent were very clean. Keep up the amazing work Noraly!
Noraly you keep on proving you are capable of just about anything. GO NORALY GO!
I don't mean to take over, but I love these episodes!!!!!
Congrats to Noraly for your courage and skill. I relived old memories through your adventures.
By the way, my brother and I always wanted to race, Dad & Mom put an end to that.
Hi everyone responsible. I am 68 now, and rode California desert with my family and friends all though my teenage years and beyond The bikes included a modded Suzuki 185, an Ossa Pioneer 250, a Bultaco Pursang 250. We had a blast! we would go out in groups and our teacher was a man who rode in the expert class. We learned so much. We used to ride what is called a "hare and hounds", the loop was typically 60 to 100 miles. We knew where we were by following the ribbons tied to the sagebrush.
I have a comment about bikes then and now. Back then anyone seriously riding the dirt rode 2-stroke bikes. Why? lighter, cheaper *much* better acceleration (and that sound) and no valves to worry about. Since most 4-strokes didn't fit the bill, (As in Honda) they were not taken seriously by competitive riders.
Now after a long lapse, getting back into riding, (but no-longer dirt)
I see the modern dirt bike as big in displacement, 4-stroke, and heavy, not a dirt bike as I grew up with.
I see times have changed.
So why did 2-stroke bite the dust? (sorry, couldn't resist) to put it simply, emissions.
What a shame. Thanks California Air Resources Board.
Mason is a focused young man.
I am impressed.
Hi Noraly, what an amazing ride we had today, the scenery and everything was just out of this world. Mason is a really good person to show you all the ropes and even lrt you ride his bike. Your enthusiasm and energy to to this is awesome. Just think in the long run you will have all the experience to someday also do the Dakar. Cannot wait to see what is installed for us on Wednesday. It is awesome that the family took you into their house to stay for the training days. You are such an inspiration to so many people watching your channel. Keep safe out there and God Bless. You have the best channel on youtube. 🇿🇦💯💪🙏👍
Brilliant fun. Mason and his family such great people to take you in and give you valuable tips and training.
this Kid is something !!! go Mason......
Can't wait to watch Mason in the 2023 Dakar on Dec 31 what treat to have him train you.
Awesomeness continues: actually not unlike your x country adventures. Rallying is proving to be a more intimate, down to earth way of seeing some beautiful country.
I follow Mason on social media and it was really nice to watch this and get to know him a bit more. Super kind guy and I wish him success!
Love what I am seeing , you are riding with your head , still pushing your boundaries but not riding beyond your ability ......... a finish in the rally is on the cards .
Noraly. You be you. There's nothing more lovely to see than an authentic human growing experiences at a time.
Already watched Charly's video of the Rally, saw you and him talking. He was glad to finish it, let alone get a place! I hope this training helped your efforts in the rally. Glad Mason is helping you, Charly even missed some turns and appears easy to do. GREAT hill climb!! Awesome!! Let it go girl, don't be afraid, you've done far too much riding to worry. Stay safe
Yeah, watching Noraly train for the rally and meanwhile see her in Charly's video is heavily bewildering 🤣🤣🤣
This is how you do it! One ride at a time, stretching your limits and building skills! Great job!
California loves itchy boots. Welcome back!
Once again California does not disappoint. Welcome.
Great line choices on that hill climb. I'm always watching as if I was riding the bike myself and you rode it exactly like I would have. Downhills are always tougher, but you did great there too.
Just Wow, Noraly! 😲 You never cease to amaze me. Your riding skills, smarts and determination are really something to behold. I know you will do (did) well in the Rally. Just let BEAST out!! 💪💪😜 Best Wishes from Texas 🤩🤩🏍🤠
Wow!! Sani Pass and Naude's Nek all over again. I'm exhausted just watching. Noraly, you are not fearless. You meet and challenge and then conquer your fear! A wonderful example!! You Go Girl!!!
Wow that was impressive to say the least Noarly!
Mason is awesome.
Brilliant 👍 Iv seen Mason before but didn’t realise how good he is !! I’m sure with his help you’ll learn fast and do really well 😊💪 Guessing like me that there’s a lot of jealous people wishing they were having such fantastic adventures!!
Such a young guy is doing great stuff, I'm encouraged really.
Great News. Mason leading at the end of stage 2 in Dakar rally2023.
Wow, Noraly, the more I see your exploits, the more I admire your grit and determination! You go girl!
I am so impressed with your riding and willingness to try new things . Every new form of racing is a learning experience from day one . Some racing like motocross and Road Racing is flat out . But the smart racer doesn't override their skill and knowledge , watches the leaders for their skills and always tries to do better . You are a smart rider Noraly and I know you will do well...( at your pace ) . You have that competitive instinct . Good luck and have fun ! PK
I hope he makes it, i will be racing at Dakar. Can't wait!.
Not sure how to say this, i do not want to offend. While this is interesting, i miss those beginning days starting in India. I can only imagine your feelings when you reflect where you came from and now. It seems a lifetime. I am 73, while not as adventurous of a life, it has been interesting. The end is near, and I wish my life had been different. So much of it was stolen by others, primarily by spouses. Thank you for taking us along.
Just so much respect to you for hanging with these kids. Great stuff!❤
I think riding with people that are *better* then yourself is always a blessing as long as you know your own limites and dont push to much over them but this guy really seems to keep that in mind great teacher for his age!
No doute we love this new type of adventure! Thank you to bring us with you. Be safe and ''Let's Go!''
Noraly, you draw the finest folks to your world! I’m so happy for you. Thank you to Mason. Dude, you’re amazing. Nice to know that gentlemen still exist. 👍 Rock on, Noraly!
What a day, I’m exhausted just watching you.