Inspirational Speakers & Panel Talks at Women in Moto
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!!
Tiffany Coates is the world’s foremost female motorcycle adventurer having ridden over 300,000 miles, crossing every continent, some of them several times. She’s travelled just about everywhere and says the remotest locations are her favourites, amongst them -Timbuctoo, Outer Mongolia, Tibet, Madagascar and more recently the jungles of Guyana and Suriname.
On most of her journeys, Tiffany has ridden her trusty 1992 BMW R80GS nicknamed ‘Thelma’. A quarter-ton bike on which she first left the UK (having sold everything including her hair) heading to India with her best friend. They were riding two-up with just two months riding experience between them. That first journey ignited a longing to see more of the world on two wheels and Tiffany hasn’t stopped since.
Remote riding adventures are her passion, one that Tiffany now also shares with others in her role as one of the world’s leading freelance motorcycle guides. Guiding riders on intrepid journeys throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Tiffany was the world’s first motorcyclist to cross Asia on all three classic routes. North to Tokyo, Central to Beijing and South to Singapore.
When not on the road, Tiffany’s home is on the windswept cliffs of Lands End in Cornwall.
Iqra Hamid is a Senior Design Engineer at Triumph Motorcycles, where she is responsible for the design and development of engines for race and high-performance road bikes.
At Triumph, Iqra focuses on advancing engine performance, introducing new designs and technologies to continuously improve race engines. She develops engines that meet the intense demands of Moto2, SuperSport, and other competitive racing series, earning recognition for their durability and record-breaking achievements.
Fueled by a lifelong passion for motorbikes, Iqra doesn’t just engineer them—she rides them too. Having broken barriers throughout her education and career, she is committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers. Iqra actively works to encourage young people, especially women, to pursue careers in engineering and the motorcycle industry.
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.
“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.”
Laura started Women Only Motorcycle Training in 2016. “I wanted to build a training platform that allowed women to learn to ride, or improve their skills in a safe environment, without judgement or being made to feel stupid or inadequate. I felt that the industry penalised women riders.”
Laura’s passion is for an emphasis on skill and technique, ensuring riders feel confident in their own ability. “The key is to not rush the basics. Giving students the knowledge, skills and more importantly the time to improve without feeling rushed or that they’re not good enough”
Laura passed her test in the Summer of 2012. Since then she has done thousands of riding miles, including advanced riding qualifications; IAM and RoSPA, co-lead tours on the continent with RMT Motorcycle Training and organised UK tours and Off-road experiences with WOMT.
It hasn’t always been easy though. After only 6 months of riding, she experienced her first accident and it crushed her confidence. Laura said “I had major anxiety about riding, struggled with negativity from other riders because after my crash, I rode too slow and as a result, I nearly gave it all up”. However she was encouraged to keep going by fellow Motorcycle Instructor and owner of RMT Motorcycle Training, Simon Hayes, who assured her, the way to keep safe was through further training. After a mindset shift, she eventually understood the benefits of training and realised, she could have done so much more to prevent her accident. This gave Laura a passion for both rider education and support for anyone who might be feeling the same as her.
Laura’s qualifications: RoSPA Gold Badge Holder IAM Advanced rider CBT Instructor DAS Instructor ERS (Enhanced Rider Scheme) Instructor Advanced Instructor European Tour Guide and Trainer
Sarah Dennis – Fitness Coach and Motocross Rider
“Hi my name is Sarah, my interest in bikes started as a young girl growing up watching my dad run a motorcycle shop working on Ducatis and MV Augusta’s, I hugely looked up to my dad.
I was fascinated by them and my dream was to be able to own my own bike, I just didn’t think it would be until the age of 32/33 years old. I got hugely held back starting my license due to an ongoing spine injury and this was one of my challenges I faced which caused a lot of frustration.
But in 2020 I bought a KTM sx150 and just kept it in my gym, told no one and just looked at it, not really knowing where to start other then the fact that I wanted to start up motocross. I reached out to an old friend who I knew used to race in the 90s and he guided me on what to do as he was the only person I knew in the bike world then.
The nerves started to kick in but after my first experience on a track I was hooked.
I have meet some amazing people in the motorcycle world and it has truly changed my life and made me feel like I have a purpose in life.”
