All Included with Your Show Ticket
All free, just turn up and join in! We expect some of our workshops and sessions to be super popular so it’s first come, first served. We will be adding to the workshops and sessions regularly so come back to see what’s happening!
Workshops
Practical sessions where you can get hands-on!
Max Up Wheelie Machine
Learn to Wheelie (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Ever fancied learning to wheelie??
Well now you can with the Max Up Wheelie Machine at our event! Free for all ticket holders over both days and available on a first-come-first-served basis, the wheelie machine is suitable for all levels of rider with no license needed.
“Using our Suzuki GSX-R 600, you will step into the world of high-octane excitement as you feel the adrenaline rush performing a Wheelie, but also getting it up to balance point, but in a safe and controlled environment.
The Max Up Wheelie Machine is an exhilarating experience that combines the thrill and skill it takes to perform a wheelie on a live motorcycle in a 5 minute experience. Doesn’t sound a lot? A good wheelie is usually held for around 11 seconds. The time slot will give you a good length of time to experience and work on your technique.”
Motogymkhana
Fun in the Arena (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
“Motogymkhana was born in Japan in the late 1960’s as a stealthy way of improving motorcycle riding skills in a safe environment by getting the riders to have fun and practice riding tight short courses as quickly as their skill will allow. The cones for competition have colours to indicate the direction to the riders known as the Adachi system red cones on the right, blue to the left, yellow are gates and a yellow band means minimum 360 turn.
It became a time trial sport and is one rider at a time against the clock on a course the riders have not ridden before and is practiced by groups of enthusiasts all over the world. Its run by volunteers and is not for profit.
MGWM promotes the introduction of riders to better and advanced riding techniques using motogymkhana techniques. We can train for competition but we chose not to as there are massive gains to be made for all road riders in getting to grips with the fundamentals of Motogymkhana riding. Throttle control, rear braking, clutch use, tight turns leaning the bike at slower speeds and being confident riding in 1st gear.
We do this by encouraging all participants to have fun, be supportive and ride safely. All motogymkhana is done in an off road situation with limited bikes participating at the same time. Any bike can do it some are better than others but you can safely explore the limits of any bike on a motogymkhana course
At the Womenmoto show we will have basic courses for any rider to follow one of us around (No memorising courses required). Using my bikes or yours if you chose or start on mine get the hang of it and come back on yours. Roll up sign on and provide your licence or cbt qualification ( we need to see this as a minimum).
If a rider has a particular problem with a manoeuvre we can include that in the ride to help their skill or confidence so you can ask us anything and we are happy to help we like to think of ourselves as a big daft family so come and join in its a fun way to learn and get supported by a global network of riders”
Ellie Garner
Beginner & Intermediate Motorcycle Maintenance (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Ellie Garner will once again be hosting both beginner and intermediate motorcycle maintenance workshops at the event. After gaining her full bike license in 2016 and managing the brave feat of a 3000+ mile tour around Europe solo, Ellie got a part time job in a garage in Bristol in the hopes of learning a new trade. In 2017 she took her level 2 and 3 Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair qualifications and found a job in a motorcycle dealership in Sutton Coldfield. In 2019 she worked one weekend a month for Wigley racing touring with British Super Bikes to Donnington, Assen, Knockhill, Snetterton, Silverstone and Oulton Park before moving to Ducati Worcester.
“As a woman into motorcycling and being a part of the motorcycle world, I am proud to say that it was my mum that sparked my interest in motorbikes, I was only young so a Yamaha YZ125 looked very mean to me! As I grew up I was always interested but my love and passion for biking didn’t ignite until I was 23; I was travelling in Sri Lanka and the only real sensible mode of transport was two wheels, as I moved onto New Zealand I found myself working on farms and using quads and dirt bikes, extremely fun times had!
Once my travels were over, I found myself at a bit of a loss as to where to go with my life. I tried a variety of jobs in pubs and construction, all valuable lessons learned along the way but the spark wasn’t there… until I went for my full bike licence at the age of 26 and realised that I had found my joy in life so I took my new “big bike” my 1998 FZS600 Fazer who I’ve named Freddy on a tour around Europe all because I wanted to ride and gain confidence in this new found love. From the ride I then wanted to be able to fix and maintain Freddy, so on I went to become a mechanic…”
Workshops – Beginners – In this workshop she will be going through the very basic maintenance techniques you can use to make sure you feel safe on your ride knowing you have performed the basic but essential checks.
Intermediate – In this workshop she will show you how to make adjustments once you have performed the basic checks.
Workshops are held on a first come, first served basis so keep an eye on the timetable!
Debbie Bee Warrior Poet
Writing Workshops (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Write about your experiences as a biker, or pillion. It doesn’t matter if:
You ride a 125cc or over a 1000cc bike, we all have motorbike experience. You’ve not written for decades to wrote something yesterday. You are welcome to join Debbie AKA The Bee Warrior Poet writing workshops.
If you have work that fits the content and you’d like to bring along – any genre of work, blog, prose, poetry, short stories, you are more than welcome to. If you don’t have work, bring ideas with you.
Workshops are 45 minutes long – bring paper and pens.
1st Workshop: Writing Using Your Senses (Saturday 17th)
When riding we use them all in one way or another, so let’s add them to our writing. All about the sights, sounds, tastes, touch, & smells of the ride.
2nd Workshop: Looking Through Your Childs Eye (Sunday 18th)
Seeing the world around you on the bike for the first time. As bikers we view the world, and our journeys, differently to other road users. We will put this view into our writing for this workshop.”
Lianne Hatcher of Here We Ride
Patchmaking Workshops (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
The incredibly talented artist behind Here We Ride, Lianne Hatcher, will be hosting some practical workshops at our event on both days.
Lianne is the face behind all of our show logos and designs and she’s going to show you how to make your own patch!
RubyRides
Makeup For Bikers (Saturday 17th)
Ruby always looks so flawless even after a day in the saddle! In this session she will be sharing tips and tricks for those of you who love makeup and want it to stay put after a day of biking.
Ellie Garner
Introduction to Tools (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
The one thing our resident mechanic Ellie gets asked the most about is tools! So in this workshop she will talk about the tools she uses, delve into specialist tools, let you get your hands dirty using some of the most common ones, followed by a question and answer session so don’t be shy!
Lara and Maja
Packing and Planning Your Trip (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)- ADVENTURE ZONE
Lara and Maja are embarking on the arduous off-road challenge of getting from the UK to Slovenia, via the Trans European Trail on a pair of Honda CRF 300 motorbikes. Both new to serious off-roading, Maja and Lara have lots to learn and prepare to tackle the event.
Maja and Lara found each other in 2020 and they’ve maintained a girl power comradeship as they’ve supported each other through life’s challenges. The catch is, they haven’t lived in each others pockets yet and have lots to learn about each other, as well investing heavily in an essential off road skillset to tackle TET challenges. They also both want to share the messy reality of being fierce females, covering menopause, period pants and generally just being a pair of capable, travelling chicks on and off road.
They will be offering advice on packing for your adventure, what’s essential and not, and general tips on planning your next trip!
Chloe Napier
Strength Training For Bikers (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
“It’s a pleasure to be returning for my second year at Women in Moto.
As a personal trainer and yoga teacher, I understand the benefits of strength training and mobility. Getting the body strong while keeping it supple is crucial for longevity. Riding a bike, though enjoyable, can be very taxing; it tests endurance both mentally and physically.
Back in the day, it was all about overexerting yourself in the gym. Now, we realize that while cardio has its place in fitness, strength training is essential for building muscle endurance. We often suffer from lower back pain due to a weak core. The core is essentially our foundation, so it’s important to train it (and not just with crunches).
This year, I return with a functional yet fun class to work on all aspects that I believe will enhance your riding experience: strength, muscle endurance, coordination, and mobility. This will help you keep your focus on the road rather than on achy muscles.
I look forward to seeing you there. Chloe”
Cheyenne Keogh
Customs, Cocktails and Confidence (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Cheyenne will be presenting “Customs, Cocktails, and Confidence”, a Q&A type session where she will talk about her experiences customising motorbikes, learning to ride at a younger age, and creating mocktails for you all to try from a handy motorcycle-themed list.
Cheyenne’s idea behind the cocktail element was that sometimes, when you fancy a nice drink, you have to sacrifice potential motorcycling time in return, however with these motorcycle mocktails, you can do both!
“I remember being 15 years old asking Mum and Dad if I could ride a motorbike… There was a delayed response but eventual agreement.
It all happened after doing some work experience for Mum’s old employer at local motorcycle training school RMT, where my Mum was a highly regarded instructor for many years.
I thought, they’ve has bikes in the past and I liked the look of this but I disappointed Dad, as he initially showed me all the sports stuff but I saw a custom and that was it! Mum suggested Dad build one for himself (as he’d done a few things in his time) and get his eye in then build me something. He agreed but insisted he would teach me to build my own!
He is my onsite engineer and fabricator nowadays helping my ideas come to life, and the Harley shown on the ‘Sportster Sunset’ cocktail page is my fourth bike in
a seven year journey into biker culture, the custom world and all the wonderful inventiveness of some really great people I’ve met along the way.
Numerous printed and online magazine features, shows and trophies along the way, and even a long feature on Henry Cole’s Motorbike Show are all the things that people have encouraged me along the way.
Now I’m very pleased to be attending events being able to find a way of giving a little back if I can in some way.”
Sit Down Sessions
Less hands-on than a workshop, but no less informative!
Cat Weatherill
Cat’s Confidence Cafes (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Cat’s Confidence Cafes are making a joyous return to WiM this year. Hosted by Cat Weatherill, author of Motorcycle Confidence For Women, they are a perfect place to relax and learn in the company of others.
This year Cat will specifically be looking at the importance of language. We all have a voice inside our head and it has enormous power. What story does your voice tell about you? Is a story that emboldens and reassures you or does it routinely erode your confidence? Do you tell people you are only a backpack? Your bike is just a 125? You are a slow rider?
What we say matters. The Cafe will look at:
• How to make sure your story works for you
• What to say when faced with misogynistic comments
• How to explain yourself better to partners
• How to throw off limiting language and own your achievements
Bring a notebook – you will want to jot some of these lines down!
Cat is an author, storyteller and international educator. She is passionate about helping women find the confidence to ride and totally believes you don’t need a big bike to have big adventures.
RubyRides
Social Media Tips and Tricks (Sunday 18th)
Ruby has one of the biggest biker followings on social media and she’ll be guiding you on the way to creating meaningful content. Learn ways to improve your overall social media presence with some helpful tips directly from an influencer with years of experience!
Laura from WOMT
Learner Skills Sessions (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Laura from Women Only Motorcycle Training will be giving several ‘sit down sessions’ on several common topics at our event in August.
The 5 basic controls
Get a head start on your CBT and learn everything about your 5 basic controls!
How to Prevent the Dreaded Bike Drop
Handy tips and tricks for managing your motorcycle.
Slow control (All levels)
Learn how to slow ride properly, correct clutch control, throttle control and how to nail a U-Turn!
Laura from WOMT
Advanced Skills Sessions (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Laura from Women Only Motorcycle Training will be giving several ‘sit down sessions’ on several common topics at our event in August.
How to Prevent the Dreaded Bike Drop
Handy tips and tricks for managing your motorcycle.
Slow control (All levels)
Learn how to slow ride properly, correct clutch control, throttle control and how to nail a U-Turn!
Cornering and Counter-steering (Saturday 17th ONLY)
Heard of counter-steering? Do you get mixed messages about what it is and how to use it? Ever gone in too hot? Ever ran wide? Learn how to assess bends and how to improve your cornering techniques!
Julie Emmitt
Security For Your Bike in Association with BikeTrac (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th)
Julie from BikeTrac will be joining us to discuss the security for your pride and joy, both whilst at home, and while you are out and about.
With so many different security products on the market, it can feel like a minefield to navigate to find the right solution for your needs. Julie will be looking to break down some of the common myths, while helping attendees to understand the jargon and terms associated with bike security. Please do come armed with questions.
Julie started riding 6 years ago, after realising she had to stop putting ‘life’ off after a spinal operation. She enjoys being out on the road on her Ninja (BB), or more recently, trying not to fall off her Serow while green laning. She has covered over 55,000 miles since passing her test, including trips to most corners of mainland UK, and most recently a solo trip to New Zealand’s South Island. Along with thousands of other ladies, she took part in the Women Rider’s World Relay, and attends the Ride To The Wall. As always, trips further afield are being organised too.
Having worked with BikeTrac at motorcycle events for a few years, Julie finally left dentistry behind and now works full-time with BikeTrac. She is loving the bike life, and has recently become a Mental Health First Aider in order to help give something back to the biking community.
Fern Hume
Get Lost and Find Yourself- How to Navigate on Your Bike (Saturday 17th)- ADVENTURE ZONE
“We are all inspired by inspirational speakers who go on once in a lifetime around the world adventures. However these are not possible for many at various points due to commitments such as jobs, mortgages, children and funding. So what can we do in the mean time?
I rode overland to Nepal in 2012, however on returning to the UK and settling back into the routine of a mundane office job, I needed to escape again, and in the space of 2 years I went on several 2 week adventures to Nepal, Morocco, Thailand, Peru, and two UK to Slovenia and Spain trips. It is possible to spice up regular life with adventurous trips!”
Fern is an adventure and trail riding evangelist. Fern experimented with overseas motorbike travel in 2011 with a wild camping trip to Norway, which proved a success, and in 2012, set off to ride from the UK to New Zealand via Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, China, Pakistan and India, and got stuck in Nepal for a year after falling in love with the Himalayas. Here she worked at a biker bar, and as a bike instructor. A further 3 years exploring and working round New Zealand by bike, she moved home to the UK and discovered that it was still possible to fit random remote bike adventures into 2 week work holidays to multiple countries in several continents.
She will be explaining the principles of navigation, what gadgets or phones to use, how to mount your gadgets, benefits of using digital navigation, and planning trips. Fern works with the TRF and the Trans Euro Trail to promote responsible trail riding, lane conservation and helps develop rider networks.
Fern Hume
Women on the Trail, an Introduction to Trail Riding- Trail Riders Fellowship (Sunday 18th)- ADVENTURE ZONE
Have you wanted to get into trail riding and don’t know where to start or would like to know more about it?
“I have a trail bike. Can I just ride anywhere off road?”
Trail riding in England in Wales is an immensely rewarding countryside pursuit, bringing adventure and exploration together with technical riding skills, orienteering and land access knowledge.
It is enjoyed in sunshine, wind, rain and snow throughout the year in some of the countries most striking landscapes, from the wild moorlands of Northumberland, over the rocky mountains of North Wales to the flat farm plains of Lincolnshire and down to the furthest reaches of Devon and Cornwall.
This session will cover topics such as:
-What bike do I need?
-What training is out there?
-How do I plan a route?- Navigation devices, Green Roads Map, Byways, UCRs, GPX Files
-What to wear- gearing up for the ride
-Finding riding groups around the country