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(00:08):
Welcome to Dirt Bike Stories forKids with me, Mitch, a podcast
where I take you on excitingdirt bike adventures every
episode.
If you want to join the fun andmaybe even be a part of one of
our stories, get in contact withme at mitch.
lees at adbmag.
com.
au.
We love meeting the awesomefamilies who ride along with us.
(00:29):
So what crazy adventures aregoing to happen on today's ride?
There's only one way to findout.
Alright, let's hit the track.
Jackson Bonny's Rally Adventurewith 2025 Dakar Rally Champion,
Daniel Chucky Sanders.
The sun rose over the endlessred dunes of the Australian
(00:51):
Outback, turning the sky into acanvas of orange and gold.
Jackson Bonny could barelycontain their excitement.
Today wasn't just another derpbike ride.
They were meeting their rallyhero, Daniel Chucky Sanders, the
Aussie Dakar Rally legend.
Mitch, their dad, had told themabout Chucky's incredible rides
across deserts halfway aroundthe world, tackling dunes,
(01:14):
rocks, and impossible distances.
Today, though, Chucky was backin Australia, next big event,
and Mitch had arranged for Jaxand Bonnie to ride with him.
This is gonna be epic! Jax said,strapping on his dusty blue and
green helmet.
Bonnie grinned as she clippedher pink and black helmet into
(01:34):
place, I hope we can keep upwith him, he's the fastest rider
in the world! Mitz chuckled ashe tightened the straps on his
gloves.
Just stick to his advice andyou'll be fine.
He's not just fast, he knows howto ride smart.
As they pulled up to the meetingspot, a massive stretch of sand
dunes surrounded by rockyoutcrops just like a ducker.
(01:56):
The unmistakable rumble of arally bike reached their ears.
Jackson Bonny stopped in awe asChucky rode up, gleaming in the
sunlight.
The bike looked huge, its fueltanks bulging like it was ready
to take on an entire desert.
G'day team, Chucky called out,pulling off his helmet.
(02:16):
You guys ready to send it today?
Jax's jaw dropped.
That bike looks so big and fast!Chucky laughed.
She's a beast alright.
This isn't your normal dirtbike.
Rally bikes are made for longdays.
Thousands of k's across desertstages.
Bigger fuel tanks, navigationequipment and suspension that
(02:37):
can handle anything the desertthrows at you.
He pointed to the dashboard onhis handlebars.
You see this kids?
It's the road book.
I use it to navigate during therace.
No signs, no trail markers.
Just my eyes, this book, andsome GPS telling me where to go.
And there's lots of buttons hereto control stuff like fuel
(02:58):
settings, road book scrolling,and trip meters.
It's all on my handlebars.
Bonnie's eyes widened.
How do you ride so fast whilereading all that stuff?
Chucky shrugged, flashing agrin.
It's a bit like patting yourhead and rubbing your belly at
the same time, but at 140kilometers an hour.
Mitch laughed.
Alright kids, listen to Chuckyout here.
(03:19):
The dunes can be tricky and willneed to carry momentum to get
through.
Momentum is key, Chucky said,mounting his rally bike.
Sand will eat you up if you gotoo slow.
Keep the throttle steady, leanback and let the bike float.
With engines roaring, the fourriders charged into the sand.
Jax was at the front, followingChucky, his bike sending rooster
(03:39):
tails of red sand into the air.
Bonnie followed close behind,her bike bouncing as she learned
how to float over the softground.
Keep it smooth, Bonnie! Mitchcalled out.
Don't fight the bike, just gowith it! Yeah, got it, Dad!
Bonnie shouted back.
Jax's heart raced as theyreached their first big dune.
It was massive, like a sandmountain rising up into the blue
(04:02):
sky.
Chucky stopped at the base andwaved them over.
Alright, here's the deal, team.
Chucky explained, you need tohit this dune with enough speed
to carry you up to the top.
No speed, no climb, but don'tpanic at the crest.
Some of these dunes drop rightoff the other side.
Stand up, lean back and keep thethrottle on.
(04:25):
You kids ready to send it?
Ready! Jackson Bonnie shouted.
Chucky blasted up the dunefirst.
His rally bike roaring as heclimbed the sandy slope.
The rear tyre spitting out awave of red sand.
At the top he floated over thecrest like it was nothing.
Whoa! Jack said, eyes wide open.
That was awesome! Your turn,mate! Chucky called back,
(04:48):
waving.
Jax twisted the throttle andcharged the dune, his bike
roaring.
He stood up on his pegs, leanedback, and powered through the
sand, his tyres digging in butcarrying him higher.
As he hit the crest, his frontwheel lifted slightly, and for a
moment, he felt like he wasflying! Yee haw! Jax shouted as
he sailed over the top andlanded on the other side.
(05:10):
Bonnie followed, her bikestruggling for grip at first.
Come on, she muttered, twistingthe throttle harder.
The engine screamed and she madeit to the top with a huge grin.
I did it, she said.
Great work, Chucky said.
You two are natural sand riders.
For hours they tackled duneafter dune, some of them so
steep that the bikes felt likethey were climbing walls.
(05:32):
Other times the dunes droppedoff unexpectedly.
forcing them to stand up andcontrol their descent as they
skidded down the slopes, justlike Chucky had taught them.
At one point they hit a rockycreek bed, a maze of stones,
uneven ground, and little watercrossings.
Easy does it here, Chucky said.
Stand up, knees bent, and letthe bike bounce underneath you.
(05:54):
We come across these all thetime out in Dakar.
Jack's focused hard, his bikebouncing and jolting over the
rocks.
This is harder than the sand!Bonnie's tyres slipped a little
on the wet stones, but shegripped the handlebars and kept
steady.
I think I'm getting the hang ofit! watched, nodding.
You two are legends! Keeplooking ahead.
(06:15):
Not at your front wheel.
That's how you pick the bestline.
After a long stretch of ridingat high speeds, their bikes
suddenly spluttered and slowed.
Oh no! Jack said, pulling to astop.
I think I'm out of fuel! Me too!Bonnie added, looking worried.
Mitch stopped and laughed.
I reckon you've been riding toofast! Lucky for you, I've got
(06:37):
plenty to spare, Chucky said,pulling his bike and grabbing a
fuel siphon.
This big girl's got enough inthe fuel tank for all of us! He
carefully siphoned fuel from hisrally bike into Jack's and
Bonnie's tanks.
That's why we carry so much fuelin rally racing.
Can't exactly stop at a servo inthe middle of the desert, can
you?
Chucky said.
(06:57):
Thanks, Chucky! Jack said,grinning.
Anytime, mate.
Now, let's get back to riding.
As they continued, Chucky pushedthem to go faster.
Rally riders need speed, butyou've got to keep your head
straight.
Watch for dips and holes.
You don't want to hit them atfull throttle, Chucky told the
kids.
Jacks and Bonnie practicedkeeping their speed up while
(07:17):
still looking ahead and scanningthe terrain.
The wind whipped past theirhelmets and the roar of the
bikes echoed across the dunes.
When the sun started to diptoward the horizon, Chucky led
them to a flat stretch of sand.
One last blast, kids.
Let's race to the top of thatlast dune.
Jackson Brody grinned, You'reon! The three bikes roared
(07:38):
across the sand, enginesscreaming as they charged for
the final climb.
Jax leaned back, twisting thethrottle as hard as he could,
sand spraying out behind him.
Bonnie was right beside him, herbike staying on top of the sand.
Chucky pulled ahead with hisrally bike, reaching the top
first.
Nice try, team! he called,laughing as Jax and Bonnie
skidded to a stop next to him.
(08:00):
That was amazing, Bonnie said.
You kids did great, Chucky said,patting them on the back.
You've got rally racing in yourblood, I reckon.
As the sun set over the outback,the sky turning pink and orange,
Jax looked at Bonnie.
That was the best day ever, Jaxsaid.
Definitely, Bonnie agreed.
(08:20):
Thanks for riding with us,Chucky.
Chucky grinned.
Anytime, Legends.
Remember, it's not just aboutspeed, it's about riding smart
and enjoying the adventure.
Maybe one day, I'll see you atDakar, he said.
And with that, Chucky roared offinto the desert.
Once back at the car, Mitch puta hand on Jax's shoulder.
(08:40):
Riding with Chucky, hey mate?
I bet you're going to rememberthis for a long time.
Jax smiled, staring out at theendless dunes.
Yeah, Dad.
But remember, any day on a dirtbike is a good day.
Welcome to Dirt Bike Stories forKids with me, Mitch, a podcast
where I take you on excitingdirt bike adventures every
episode.
If you want to join the fun andmaybe even be a part of one of
our stories, get in contact withme at mitch.
lees at adbmag.
com.
au.
We love meeting the awesomefamilies who ride along with us.
(00:29):
So what crazy adventures aregoing to happen on today's ride?
There's only one way to findout.
Alright, let's hit the track.
Jackson Bonny's Rally Adventurewith 2025 Dakar Rally Champion,
Daniel Chucky Sanders.
The sun rose over the endlessred dunes of the Australian
(00:51):
Outback, turning the sky into acanvas of orange and gold.
Jackson Bonny could barelycontain their excitement.
Today wasn't just another derpbike ride.
They were meeting their rallyhero, Daniel Chucky Sanders, the
Aussie Dakar Rally legend.
Mitch, their dad, had told themabout Chucky's incredible rides
across deserts halfway aroundthe world, tackling dunes,
(01:14):
rocks, and impossible distances.
Today, though, Chucky was backin Australia, next big event,
and Mitch had arranged for Jaxand Bonnie to ride with him.
This is gonna be epic! Jax said,strapping on his dusty blue and
green helmet.
Bonnie grinned as she clippedher pink and black helmet into
(01:34):
place, I hope we can keep upwith him, he's the fastest rider
in the world! Mitz chuckled ashe tightened the straps on his
gloves.
Just stick to his advice andyou'll be fine.
He's not just fast, he knows howto ride smart.
As they pulled up to the meetingspot, a massive stretch of sand
dunes surrounded by rockyoutcrops just like a ducker.
(01:56):
The unmistakable rumble of arally bike reached their ears.
Jackson Bonny stopped in awe asChucky rode up, gleaming in the
sunlight.
The bike looked huge, its fueltanks bulging like it was ready
to take on an entire desert.
G'day team, Chucky called out,pulling off his helmet.
(02:16):
You guys ready to send it today?
Jax's jaw dropped.
That bike looks so big and fast!Chucky laughed.
She's a beast alright.
This isn't your normal dirtbike.
Rally bikes are made for longdays.
Thousands of k's across desertstages.
Bigger fuel tanks, navigationequipment and suspension that
(02:37):
can handle anything the desertthrows at you.
He pointed to the dashboard onhis handlebars.
You see this kids?
It's the road book.
I use it to navigate during therace.
No signs, no trail markers.
Just my eyes, this book, andsome GPS telling me where to go.
And there's lots of buttons hereto control stuff like fuel
(02:58):
settings, road book scrolling,and trip meters.
It's all on my handlebars.
Bonnie's eyes widened.
How do you ride so fast whilereading all that stuff?
Chucky shrugged, flashing agrin.
It's a bit like patting yourhead and rubbing your belly at
the same time, but at 140kilometers an hour.
Mitch laughed.
Alright kids, listen to Chuckyout here.
(03:19):
The dunes can be tricky and willneed to carry momentum to get
through.
Momentum is key, Chucky said,mounting his rally bike.
Sand will eat you up if you gotoo slow.
Keep the throttle steady, leanback and let the bike float.
With engines roaring, the fourriders charged into the sand.
Jax was at the front, followingChucky, his bike sending rooster
(03:39):
tails of red sand into the air.
Bonnie followed close behind,her bike bouncing as she learned
how to float over the softground.
Keep it smooth, Bonnie! Mitchcalled out.
Don't fight the bike, just gowith it! Yeah, got it, Dad!
Bonnie shouted back.
Jax's heart raced as theyreached their first big dune.
It was massive, like a sandmountain rising up into the blue
(04:02):
sky.
Chucky stopped at the base andwaved them over.
Alright, here's the deal, team.
Chucky explained, you need tohit this dune with enough speed
to carry you up to the top.
No speed, no climb, but don'tpanic at the crest.
Some of these dunes drop rightoff the other side.
Stand up, lean back and keep thethrottle on.
(04:25):
You kids ready to send it?
Ready! Jackson Bonnie shouted.
Chucky blasted up the dunefirst.
His rally bike roaring as heclimbed the sandy slope.
The rear tyre spitting out awave of red sand.
At the top he floated over thecrest like it was nothing.
Whoa! Jack said, eyes wide open.
That was awesome! Your turn,mate! Chucky called back,
(04:48):
waving.
Jax twisted the throttle andcharged the dune, his bike
roaring.
He stood up on his pegs, leanedback, and powered through the
sand, his tyres digging in butcarrying him higher.
As he hit the crest, his frontwheel lifted slightly, and for a
moment, he felt like he wasflying! Yee haw! Jax shouted as
he sailed over the top andlanded on the other side.
(05:10):
Bonnie followed, her bikestruggling for grip at first.
Come on, she muttered, twistingthe throttle harder.
The engine screamed and she madeit to the top with a huge grin.
I did it, she said.
Great work, Chucky said.
You two are natural sand riders.
For hours they tackled duneafter dune, some of them so
steep that the bikes felt likethey were climbing walls.
(05:32):
Other times the dunes droppedoff unexpectedly.
forcing them to stand up andcontrol their descent as they
skidded down the slopes, justlike Chucky had taught them.
At one point they hit a rockycreek bed, a maze of stones,
uneven ground, and little watercrossings.
Easy does it here, Chucky said.
Stand up, knees bent, and letthe bike bounce underneath you.
(05:54):
We come across these all thetime out in Dakar.
Jack's focused hard, his bikebouncing and jolting over the
rocks.
This is harder than the sand!Bonnie's tyres slipped a little
on the wet stones, but shegripped the handlebars and kept
steady.
I think I'm getting the hang ofit! watched, nodding.
You two are legends! Keeplooking ahead.
(06:15):
Not at your front wheel.
That's how you pick the bestline.
After a long stretch of ridingat high speeds, their bikes
suddenly spluttered and slowed.
Oh no! Jack said, pulling to astop.
I think I'm out of fuel! Me too!Bonnie added, looking worried.
Mitch stopped and laughed.
I reckon you've been riding toofast! Lucky for you, I've got
(06:37):
plenty to spare, Chucky said,pulling his bike and grabbing a
fuel siphon.
This big girl's got enough inthe fuel tank for all of us! He
carefully siphoned fuel from hisrally bike into Jack's and
Bonnie's tanks.
That's why we carry so much fuelin rally racing.
Can't exactly stop at a servo inthe middle of the desert, can
you?
Chucky said.
(06:57):
Thanks, Chucky! Jack said,grinning.
Anytime, mate.
Now, let's get back to riding.
As they continued, Chucky pushedthem to go faster.
Rally riders need speed, butyou've got to keep your head
straight.
Watch for dips and holes.
You don't want to hit them atfull throttle, Chucky told the
kids.
Jacks and Bonnie practicedkeeping their speed up while
(07:17):
still looking ahead and scanningthe terrain.
The wind whipped past theirhelmets and the roar of the
bikes echoed across the dunes.
When the sun started to diptoward the horizon, Chucky led
them to a flat stretch of sand.
One last blast, kids.
Let's race to the top of thatlast dune.
Jackson Brody grinned, You'reon! The three bikes roared
(07:38):
across the sand, enginesscreaming as they charged for
the final climb.
Jax leaned back, twisting thethrottle as hard as he could,
sand spraying out behind him.
Bonnie was right beside him, herbike staying on top of the sand.
Chucky pulled ahead with hisrally bike, reaching the top
first.
Nice try, team! he called,laughing as Jax and Bonnie
skidded to a stop next to him.
(08:00):
That was amazing, Bonnie said.
You kids did great, Chucky said,patting them on the back.
You've got rally racing in yourblood, I reckon.
As the sun set over the outback,the sky turning pink and orange,
Jax looked at Bonnie.
That was the best day ever, Jaxsaid.
Definitely, Bonnie agreed.
(08:20):
Thanks for riding with us,Chucky.
Chucky grinned.
Anytime, Legends.
Remember, it's not just aboutspeed, it's about riding smart
and enjoying the adventure.
Maybe one day, I'll see you atDakar, he said.
And with that, Chucky roared offinto the desert.
Once back at the car, Mitch puta hand on Jax's shoulder.
(08:40):
Riding with Chucky, hey mate?
I bet you're going to rememberthis for a long time.
Jax smiled, staring out at theendless dunes.
Yeah, Dad.
But remember, any day on a dirtbike is a good day.
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