The Inspirational Speaker Stage is where we bring together the best, most inspiring women from the world of motorcycling to share their passionate stories. From the women winning races to extraordinary solo tourers, we cover a range of motorcycling styles and have a story to inspire anyone.
Inspirational Speakers
AJ Kell- our Women in Moto host!
The Honest Biker
AJ aka The Honest Biker is our host for the event, and is a wonderful ambassador for female riders.
“Hey, I’m Aj aka the Honest Biker. Let’s start at the beginning.
I’m the only biker in my family, so, “What made you get into biking?” I hear you ask, let me explain… I was in a toxic job/relationship, wasn’t getting along with family, so I thought to myself, “Where is the furthest place on this planet I can go, set up base and see the world? Australia!”
I looked online for VISAs and said to the universe, “If you make this happen, I’ll quit everything and go”. VISA approved in 10mins!
That was it, I typed up my resignation, called a meeting with my manager and handed it over. As I left the room, they said sarcastically, “See you Monday”, to which my reply was. “Not f**king likely!”
I went home, sold my car, my belongings and booked the cheapest one way ticket I could find. First stop, Australia! I worked for a while, saved some money and then after a year or so, it was on to other places, first, Bali, where my love of bikes began! I met a friend who was already riding a cheap old retro Honda, so I asked if I could tag along. I rented a cheap little scooter and zoomed around Ubud and surrounding villages, taking in all the sights, sounds and smells and that was that was it, I was hooked. I continued my way across to many places, including, Thailand, Laos, The Perhentian Islands, The Gili Islands, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and my heart country, Vietnam. 🇻🇳
Eventually, the time came for me to return to the UK, as my passport was about to expire. During that time, I was also finally diagnosed with a from birth chronic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), along with chronic fatigue and multiple joint instability, which my entire life I was told was all in my head!! With this new diagnosis, I learned how to adapt my riding style etc to allow for me to continue doing what I love!
Biking has literally changed my life. I have finally found my people and I couldn’t be happier. See you on the road!!
Aj 🤘x”
Panel Talks (Saturday 16th)
The panel is formed of inspirational ladies from across the length and breadth of motorcycling. We are bringing together those who are from different sectors of biking but united with a common goal of enjoying and sharing their lifestyles, to have a free and open discussion with you- so bring your questions! Our panel line up is updated all the time, so check back soon for more!
RubyRides – our Women in Moto Panel Host
RubyRides is a content creator, presenter, and reviewer with a decade of experience in various biking realms. She has cultivated a diverse following of bikers across the Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Ruby is the proud owner of a KAWASAKI H2, an S1000RR HP4, and an RSV4 1100 Factory. She actively tests new bikes, gear, and related products on multiple platforms.
Serving as a stunt double for the Institute of Electrical Engineering and a regular rider at Goodwood FOS Hillclimb, she can be seen on TV shows like The Motorbike Show and Shed and Buried on ITV4 and Quest.
She regularly engages in charity events like Bike4Life, Air Ambulance and Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride. She has worked with the Police to raise safety awareness amongst bikers.
Beyond her track riding passion, RubyRides documents her touring, travel, and adventure bike escapades through her vlogs.
Being passionate about inclusivity, she influences her audience of all ages and backgrounds, particularly women in the biking community. She works with young people and schools to educate the younger generation about biking.
Her goal is to shatter stereotypes and empower women in the sport of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and religions.
Connect with RubyRides at:
Instagram: @_rubyrides_
YouTube: RubyRides
Facebook: RubyRides
Tiktok: @_rubyrides_
Threads: @_rubyrides_
LinkedIN: Ruby Rides
Ride With Poppy
“I started riding bikes over 20 years ago with my dad and in 2023, I took the front seat and made riding a staple element of my life.
A year after getting my first bike—a Yamaha MT125—I picked up an Insta360 and started making videos for social media. What started as a simple hobby quickly took a turn, evolving into a platform where I now share all kinds of content. Since then, I’ve upgraded to a CBR650R, making the journey even more exciting!
Juggling two jobs alongside content creation hasn’t always been easy, but my passion keeps me going. My main aim with social media is to keep creating informative, easy-to-follow resources to make the process of getting on two wheels easier for everyone.
One of my biggest dreams is to ride back to my hometown in Portugal and experience the same roads I once rode with my dad—this time on my own bike.”
