Joey Evans

Joey Evans is a South African endurance motorcyclist and author whose life changed after a 2007 accident left him paralysed from the chest down. Following intensive rehabilitation, he learned to walk again and returned to competitive riding, ultimately completing the Dakar Rally, widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest off-road races. His memoir, From Para to Dakar, documents that journey. He was inducted into the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa Hall of Fame in 2024 and holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation. He addresses organisations on resilience, risk, recovery and sustained performance under extreme pressure.