We ride motorcycles. That’s a fact. But why do we ride? There are many reasons for riding. But the truth is… we ride because of our story. We ride because of what happens to us in life. We ride because of a spark. We ride because we have something to say. And today, we have a chance to tell the world our story on two wheels. In this podcast, bikers from around the world tell you what brought them into the motorcycle world. They share their journey. And they ignite your desire to hit the road. Because, behind the handlebars, there is always a story.
In the deep horizon of the motorcycle world, a wild soul rides her mechanical horse with strength. Like an Apache, she has traveled more than half a million miles in five decades. Independent and multi-skilled, her personality seduced many people to the point where she became one of the four emblematic bikers in the successful documentary “Biker Women”. Recognizable by her style, covered in necklaces and rings and with a striking smile, she is one of the longest standing members of the Litas Los Angeles Chapter and the collective “A Quest Called Tribe” with Tana Roller. Growing up in Los Angeles as an African American lesbian in the 1960s, her love for others and passion for motorcycles gave her the strength to achieve her dreams and inspire other women to realize their own dreams. With her usual energy and joy, she will now share her story with you. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman biker: Gevin Fax. - About Gevin: - Website: www.gevinfax.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapasioux https://www.instagram.com/gevintage57 https://www.instagram.com/lakotacabin https://www.instagram.com/a.quest.called.tribe/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
“A place built and run by bikers.” This is the definition of my guest's project. But wait a minute! An online space where we can find clubs, groups, rides and events, motorcycle service directory, cafes, pubs, bed and breakfasts, advertising and media services, radio and even… bikers dating? This isn't what I just call “a place”! It's the Motorcycle Wonderland! And as written in the book by Lewis Carroll: “If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.” It's time for my guest to dive down that motorcycle rabbit hole! Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of a woman biker who has lots of ideas in mind: India Hayes. - About India: - Website: https://www.bikershangout.co.uk/ - Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/397602517667543/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/india-hayes-703ba01a/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
“Human beings know no limits and nothing is impossible.” That's what I read about her in a book about inspiring women bikers. But to know what's possible, you have to meet people who have defied the impossible. And as a motorcycle adventurer, she could teach you a lot about it. Co-founder of Women ADV Riders magazine and senior writer of ADV Rider. Rally rider from the Dakar Rally, Hellas Rally Raid, Bosnia Rally, Hispania Rally, Dinaric Rally and SWANK Rally Sardiniain. Ready to learn to ride beyond your limits? Meet my new guest! Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman biker: Egle Gerai. - About Egle: - Website: https://www.biglittlerides.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egleontheroad/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
She considers herself a regular person. And yes, she works like a regular person. Yes, she is tired like a regular person. Yes, she cries like a regular person. But she has strength. She has hopes. She has dreams. And she does her best every day to be the person she wants to become: a racer. Oh yes, one more thing: she has roots in Malaysia and Japan and lives in Argentina. After this episode, I hope she doesn't call herself a regular person anymore. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman biker: Yulina Tan Jade. - About Yulina: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosyulina/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
The limits belong to those who want an average life. But my guest doesn't seem to want this life. Indian body double and action artist team for the motorcycle film “Dhak Dhak”. Woman biker who is not afraid to ride India's deadliest roads like the “Killar Kishtwar Road”. Rider with the Indian Army on the highest terrains of the country. She created a life to impact others and became one of the signatures of the Indian motorcycle world. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman biker: Divya Sabhapathi. - About Divya: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doyennediva/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-sabhapathi-191a95132/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
This is episode will be a real deal. Because I chose to speak with a woman biker who has done a lot in the automotive industry. Graphic designer, builder, custom painter. Holder of Sema Show Awards since 2010. Participant in numerous television shows such as “Autorevolution”, “Rockin Roadsters” and “Car Warriors”. Co-founder of “Real Deal” with the late but famous Jessi Combs. She designs, paints, builds the life she wants to live. And now she wants you to do it too. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman: Theresa Contreras. - About Theresa: - Website: https://www.theresacontreras.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designmuse - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresa.m.contreras - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-contreras-5a67a750/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Positive change happens when you leave something or someone to be happier. That's tough, that's hard to do and it breaks your heart. But it's worth it! And that's how, in 2016, my guest's story began. After a sudden layoff, he decided to do something that would make him happier. Something that will allow him to achieve the independence and freedom he was looking for. Something that will make him one of the best french storytellers in the motorcycle field. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring biker: Ben Blake. - About Ben: - Website: https://www.equipeesauvage.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equipeesauvage/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.blake.79827 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-blake-5254b414b/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Bigger and bigger and bigger. Some bikers want to cover around a hundred kilometers in 24 hours. She did 1680 kilometers. Some bikers want to do their first solo ride over a thousand kilometers over a few days. She did it across India, covering 27,000 km in 135 days. Some bikers want to write their name in a book. She wrote it in a bigger one: the Book of Records. Bigger and bigger and bigger... This podcast doesn't have enough space to hold her. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman biker: Shilpa Balakrishnan. - About Shilpa: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shilp_b/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shilpa.balakrishnan - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-b-4ab01433/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
“One race at a time” we are used to saying in this motorcycle world. And yet, for her… What a race towards each of her achievements! Best Rider Girls Trophy Award in 2011. Youngest participant and the only woman at the Raid De Himalaya in 2013. Outstanding Women in Motorsports Award in 2017. India's fastest female motorcycle racer record in 2021. Despite many obstacles in her life, she always chose to face them and prove them wrong. “Step onto them and make your way ahead” I once read from her. It's time for us to step into this episode and make our way ahead with her. Behind the handlebars, there's always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman biker: Kalyani Potekar. - About Kalyani: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikergirl_93/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBikergirl93/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyani-potekar-934383211/ - About me: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Grease on the palms. Paint on the index fingers. And varnish on the nails. Yes, my new guest is not afraid to get her hands dirty for her passion! Full-time co-founder of the Motorcycle Factory. Motorcycle mechanic YouTuber in spare time. And of course a seasoned biker at all times. With this turnkey episode, you will know my guest… Like the back of your hand. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And the story of this episode is that of an inspiring woman: Agathe Sivera. - About Agathe: - Website: https://www.motorcyclefactory.fr/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redoll_rider/ https://www.instagram.com/motorcycle_factory_/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcycle.factory.69 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agathe-sivera-social-media-management-communication-%C3%A9v%C3%A9nementiel/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Three uniforms, three spaces, one life. Motorbike Presenter and racer for her own brand. Engineering Manager for Rolls Royce. Army Reservist for the British Army. On the track. In the air. In the field. Don't look up, down or ahead, she's right here on this podcast. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman rider: Lara Small. - About Lara: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laramoto_/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Laramotorev - Twitter: https://twitter.com/laramoto - Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laramoto - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/laramoto - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Slovenia is her first country. Wales is her second. Ducati is her first motorcycle. KTM is her second. But my guest doesn't prefer one or the other. Because her heart is always seeking and sharing the adventure. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman rider: Maja Kenney. - About Maja: - Website: https://majasmotorcycleadventures.co.uk/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biker_maja/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majasmotorcycleadventures/ - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Biker_Maja - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majakenney/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
She is on a journey to challenge the motorcycle industry. This podcast is on a journey to challenge the motorcycle world. She believes that female riders deserve a place where they are the priority when it comes to motorcycle clothing. This podcast believes that every riders deserve a place where they are the priority when it comes to motorcycle. It looks like the perfect fit for this episode. But hey! That's her story… not mine! Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman rider: Raimonda Grigaite-Kjeldsen. - About Raimonda: - Website: https://moto-lounge.dk/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moto_lounge_shop/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motoloungeshop - Thesis from Raimonda: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0527/0018/4752/files/Raimonda_Grigaite_Kjeldsen_Masters_Thesis-compressed.pdf?v=1667843452 - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
A chick on a bike. This description of my guest might seem banal. Until you discover her true face. Founder of the “Femmes & Motos” event, the first French festival 100% female bikers. Creator of the podcast “Au coin du pneu”, the podcast which discusses major existential subjects in motorcycling. Fervent defender of the image of women in the world of motorcycles. “I've done 1000 things and I still have more to discover.” she texted me one day. I have 1000 things to ask her and the rest to discover. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And the story of this episode is that of an inspiring woman: Alice Peuple. - About Alice and her event "Femmes & Motos": - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achickonabike/ - "Femmes & Motos" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femmesetmoto/ - "Femmes & Motos" website: https://femmesetmoto.com/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
The highest point someone reaches when they move or appear to move around something. Yes, that's the definition of her name. And the funny thing is… She made her name a reality. First woman to cross Pakistan on a motorcycle. Host of a travel show broadcast on Discover Pakistan TV. Brand ambassador and influencer to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams. Look directly above you: she is already at the top of the motorcycle world. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring and shining woman rider: Zenith Irfan. - About Zenith: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenithirfan/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenithirfan/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenithirfan - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/zenithirfan - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Almost. For him, it's an “almost”. An “almost” tour of Europe with 27 countries and more than 30,000km covered. An “almost” motorcycle photographer in French championships such as motorcycle endurance. An “almost” author with the creation of his first book resuming his passion for motorcycle adventure. In this podcast, there are no almosts. It is indeed a complete biker that we are lucky to discover today. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And the story of this episode is that of an inspiring man: Gwenn Thibault. - About Gwenn: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gwennontheroad - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lelutinbleu74/ - Facebook photographs: https://www.facebook.com/gwennpics - Instagram photographs: https://www.instagram.com/gt_photo.fr/ - Website: https://gt-photo.fr/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Some people don't stop riding motorcycles. Her, she never stops writing about it. Motorcycles? She has a lot of them. Motorcycle articles? She wrote a lot about it. From Triumph to Kawasaki or Aprilia. From editor of CrewOnTwo for ThePitCrewOnline to contributor to MotoGusto or WebBikeWorld. Don't stop her success. It would be a shame to put a brake on it. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an inspiring woman rider: Karen Bristow. - About Karen: - Website: https://bikerkaz.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bristow-9648b612a/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikerkaz6/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BikerKaz - Twitter: https://twitter.com/KazBiker - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Wearing many different hats in the motorcycle world is not enough for her. Marketing student who previously worked for Yamaha Motor Europe. Junior Project Manager Event Auto & Motorcycle. And recently... French motorcycle speed 600 & scratch champion. Ambitions? She has that! And all this at just 22 years old. No need to wear many different hats for us… We can just take our hats off to her. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And the story of this episode is that of an inspiring woman: Emily Bondi. - About Emily: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilybondi414/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.bondi.73/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-bondi/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Freedom as a religion, adventure as a credo, feminine elegance as a standard. If this philosophy suits you, then my guest will know how to highlight you. With courage, ambition and strength, she has built with her own hands a brand for these women who dare to ride motorcycles... in all femininity. Her signature ? A cloud of wild dust like his personality... Free like air. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And the story of this episode is that of an inspiring woman: Charlotte Séjourné. - About Charlotte and her brand: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildust_sisters/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildustSisters - Website: https://www.wildust.com/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Motorcycling is therapy, we all knew that. But if I told you that the therapist of women bikers exists, what would you do? Would you set sail with her to the most beautiful destinations in France? Would you go in search of your well-being in order to fully recharge your batteries? Would you finally let go and fully reconnect with yourself? Yoga, picnics and women biker rides. From Mont Ventoux to Mont Blanc or Landes. With her by our side, we would like to be sick more often. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And the story of this episode is that of an inspiring woman: Christelle Lodé. - About Christelle and her motorcycle travel agency: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christelle-lod%C3%A9-8139821bb/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_wheels_therapy/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twowheelstherapy - Website: https://twowheelstherapy.fr/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Heels, talent. A guide, a handlebar. If you can't find it on a circuit, look for it on the track to success. Addicted to asphalt as well as to writing. Columnist, reporter, motorcycle journalist and author but above all a two-wheeler enthusiast. If you no longer find adrenaline in your daily life, it will surely get you back on track. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And the story of this episode is that of an inspiring woman: Alyson Aigrain. - About Alyson: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyson-aigrain-5105a746/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talons_et_guidon_bikegirl/ - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@talonsetguidon7426 - Website: https://www.motarde-talonsetguidon.com/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
Red and black. Red for the colour of his boots. Black for the shadow of audiovisual and events that she is. Visible in life and yet invisible to better highlight your partners. With a media relations, public relations, influence and events agency, it was time to put it in the spotlight. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And for the story of this episode, I shine the light on this inspiring woman in the motorcycle world: Gaëlle Lévy. - About Gaëlle: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaellelevy/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epikurienne/ - Her agency: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lesbottesrouges/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
She owes nothing to the motorcycle world. But the motorcycle world owes her a lot. Social media expert with brands like Yamaha Motor Europe, PETRONAS Motorsports or the Maxl Ride Festival. Motorcycle lover crossing more than 12 countries alone, such as Norway, Albania and Turkey. Motorcycling adventure made her. And she made the motorcycling adventure. Behind the handlebars, there is always a story. And our story today is that of an always smiling woman rider: Thalassa Van Beek. - About Thalassa: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thalassavanbeek/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nohighways/ - Website: https://www.motorcycle.marketing/ - About me: - Website: https://copywritingangels.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-bilcke-copywriting-motorcycles/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume.bilcke/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010824859263
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