Each year Women in Moto becomes more than just a date in the biking calendar, it becomes a milestone. A marker of just how far the female motorcycling community has come and how much momentum we continue to build.

This year’s event in August, the fifth annual Women in Moto and the third hosted at Uttoxeter Racecourse was a glowing reflection of that growth. It wasn’t just bigger in scale; it was deeper in spirit and as someone who’s followed this event since its early days at Tutbury Castle, I can say without hesitation: this is a movement that’s only getting stronger.

What stood out most wasn’t just the electric atmosphere, the buzzing demo rides or the headline speakers, it was the sheer diversity of the women who showed up from all corners of the UK, whether arriving solo, in groups, in their camper vans or on their beautiful machines, the message was the same: we’re here, and we belong!

More than ever, the industry is starting to slowly recognise that women not only want this space but we need it!. The presence of major manufacturers such as Harley Davidson as well as the likes of Honda, Royal Enfield and Zero Motorcycles, (with the latter 3) offering hands-on riding experiences and the increasing visibility of female-led brands, organisations and initiatives on-site showed that the tide is turning. Brands are listening, because we are speaking up.

But perhaps the most powerful message is the one expressed through the Women in Moto Gallery. A simple walk along the curtain display reveals so much: joy, grit, diversity, and unapologetic passion. Female riders of all ages and walks of life such as track enthusiasts, commuters, weekend warriors, off-roaders, all captured in moments that tell their story. There is no stereotyping here, just real women living their life and enjoying the world of motorcycling in their own way.

For me, that gallery summed up exactly why this event matters. It’s about visibility, representation, ownership of space and none of that would be possible without the vision and commitment of Lindsay Atkinson, the founder of Women in Moto.

Lindsay hasn’t just organised a weekend show — she’s built a platform for empowerment. Year after year Lindsay has created a space where women feel supported to try, to grow, to return to riding or to take their very first step into motorcycling. Her passion is felt in every corner of the show from the welcoming Ride Free paddock to the mindset coaching workshops and through to shared stories within the campsite late into the night.

Women in Moto is now firmly established as an annual highlight for female riders and I truly believe it’s shaping the future of female motorcycling here in the UK. It’s helping to rewrite who we see and who we imagine when we think of a biker. It’s a celebration of every journey, every first, every comeback — and one I feel proud to be part of.

And the best part? We’re only just getting started.

Written by MJ

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