Read on for an overview of what's in this edition.
We're tackling all things motorcycle training.
We cover the questions every woman should ask before booking training and have an interview with Laura Smith at WOMT on what you should expect from good training. Claire Jones shares how mindset can transform your riding experience, and Faith Merrett shares her accident story that led to IAM. We want to know YOUR opinion on Advanced Training in our August Poll, and have deep dived into the pros and cons, reputation and reality of RoSPA, IAM and ERS and finally Tracy St Clair and I share some Track and Off Road experiences. Dive in here →
We launch the Women On 2 Wheels training hub
Hundreds of conversations have convinced us that training can be a key barrier to growing our rider community, and the cause of much angst - we are building the UK's most trusted training guide for women riders. We flag which schools offer women instructors, lowered bikes and are reaching out to the 437 providers on our hub to tell us what they do to support and encourage their women customers. Visit the hub now →
We launch our Support Crew section
Where we celebrate the Women (and Men) that are making the biking world better for women riders. This month we interviewed Emma Morter who reminisces on 12 years as the Chair of Curvy Riders, Anca Pinciuc shares her Bikers Looking Out for Bikers initiative and Karen Rhodes joins us from MotoKind where she is building a very special community. Rachel Kaviani joins us to ask for your help in a very special project. Find these and more in The Support Crew →
We have some wonderful Rider Stories
Lili Myers talks about her life on 2 wheels after being a Hairy Biker pillion, and the legacy she is honoring, and we have Tyne Henney-Scrafton a pioneer in women's riding, Verina Daly and who weathered a truly hair raising solo European trip. We welcome Sarah Button, a new rider who shares her learning journey with us. Tara Fulford shares the impact biking has had throughout her life. Shona Race tells us about returning to biking after decades and celebrates passing her full test at 62. Read their rider stories →
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Camping
We are deep in festival and rally season so we've scoured articles and reviews, focusing on pack size and weight, and of course informed by our own experiences - we've never had so many conversations about chairs, tents and duct tape as we did at the last three rallies this year. What we've built is the checklist we always wished we had: The Essential Packing Guide →
The Motorcycle Trouser Buying Guide Every Woman Needs
You told us in the July Poll that Motorcycle Trousers were your most challenging item so we bring you our research and recommendations that meet the needs you raised in this fast changing space. Find the reviews here →
I hope you really enjoy August's edition, and will share it with other women riders.
Lisa
WomenOn2Wheels
Real conversations, Real experiences and Real recommendations from women who ride.