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Beyond The Pillion

Getting women into and staying riding motorbikes


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  • 20. E20: The essential gear to pack for a long distance ride

    36:46
    We’re still consumed with thoughts of Sheilas Shakedown 2024 and planning the ride over to rural Victoria from Adelaide. In this episode, we discuss the top 7 items to pack when planning a long distance ride - whatever “long” distance means to you! Beyond The Pillion is hosted by Kahiwa Sebire and Mark Drechsler. This is a podcast for women and non-binary people looking to get into motorcycling or who started recently, or maybe you don’t have a group of experienced riders in your orbit. We’ll be those friends for you with tips, advice, stories from our time riding and stories from other people in and around motorcycling.Beyond the Pillion is supported by  Woman Moto, the online magazine for women motorcyclists. Visit womanmoto.com or @womanmotoaunz on InstagramFind @BeyondThePillion on Instagram www.instagram.com/beyondthepillion and YouTube www.YouTube.com/@beyondthepillion. Drop a comment or a DM and let us know what you want to hear more about!

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  • 19. E19: Sheilas Shakedown and inclusive moto spaces with Remmi Aloni

    52:32
    In this episode, Kahiwa chats to Remmi Aloni, the founder of Sheilas Shakedown, the Australian iconic moto festival. We talk about the importance of spaces that are designed to be inclusive, particularly for people who are typically excluded (intentionally or unintentionally) from motorcycling events and communities. Sheilas is an epic yearly event that welcomes and empowers female, female identifying and non-binary moto enthusiasts for a weekend-long festival of bikes, bands and babes held in rural Victoria. For more info about Sheilas Shakedown, visit https://www.sheilasshakedown.com/ Beyond The Pillion is hosted by Kahiwa Sebire and Mark Drechsler. This is a podcast for women and non-binary people looking to get into motorcycling or who started recently, or maybe you don’t have a group of experienced riders in your orbit. We’ll be those friends for you with tips, advice, stories from our time riding and stories from other people in and around motorcycling.Beyond the Pillion is supported by  Woman Moto, the online magazine for women motorcyclists. Visit womanmoto.com or @womanmotoaunz on InstagramFind @BeyondThePillion on Instagram www.instagram.com/beyondthepillion and YouTube www.YouTube.com/@beyondthepillion. Drop a comment or a DM and let us know what you want to hear more about!
  • 18. E18: Moving your bike like a pro

    54:08
    If you’ve wondered how to manoeuvre your bike like a pro and get it into prime position, this is the episode for you! We’re talking techniques to move your bike, while you’re on and off the bike. Be sure to check out the videos on Instagram and YouTube for the visuals we reference. Beyond The Pillion is hosted by Kahiwa Sebire and Mark Drechsler. This is a podcast for women and non-binary people looking to get into motorcycling or who started recently, or maybe you don’t have a group of experienced riders in your orbit. We’ll be those friends for you with tips, advice, stories from our time riding and stories from other people in and around motorcycling.Beyond the Pillion is supported by  Woman Moto, the online magazine for women motorcyclists. Visit womanmoto.com or @womanmotoaunz on InstagramFind @BeyondThePillion on Instagram www.instagram.com/beyondthepillion and YouTube www.YouTube.com/@beyondthepillion. Drop a comment or a DM and let us know what you want to hear more about!
  • 17. E17: Parking your motorbike - where and how

    57:27
    In this episode, we talk about the guiding principles of how to park a motorbike, including the different types of parks and how to place your bike that will help keep it upright, stable, and ready to roll out when you get back!Beyond The Pillion is hosted by Kahiwa Sebire and Mark Drechsler. This is a podcast for women and non-binary people looking to get into motorcycling or who started recently, or maybe you don’t have a group of experienced riders in your orbit. We’ll be those friends for you with tips, advice, stories from our time riding and stories from other people in and around motorcycling.Beyond the Pillion is supported by  Woman Moto, the online magazine for women motorcyclists. Visit womanmoto.com or @womanmotoaunz on InstagramFind @BeyondThePillion on Instagram www.instagram.com/beyondthepillion and YouTube www.YouTube.com/@beyondthepillion. Drop a comment or a DM and let us know what you want to hear more about!
  • 16. E16: Riding in the city and built-up urban areas

    47:03
    In this episode, we talk about tips for riding in the city and urban areas with traffic, including things you can practice to build up your confidence and techniques and things to keep in mind while you’re riding. Beyond The Pillion is hosted by Kahiwa Sebire and Mark Drechsler. This is a podcast for women and non-binary people looking to get into motorcycling or who started recently, or maybe you don’t have a group of experienced riders in your orbit. We’ll be those friends for you with tips, advice, stories from our time riding and stories from other people in and around motorcycling.Beyond the Pillion is supported by  Woman Moto, the online magazine for women motorcyclists. Visit womanmoto.com or @womanmotoaunz on InstagramFind @BeyondThePillion on Instagram www.instagram.com/beyondthepillion and YouTube www.YouTube.com/@beyondthepillion. Drop a comment or a DM and let us know what you want to hear more about!
  • 15. E15: Riding in summer and hot weather

    46:11
    Today we’re talking about riding in summer heat and hot weather - the gear essentials, how to care for your body and how to care for your bike. If you’re a listener in Adelaide, South Australia, join Kahiwa at the Women2Wheels SA Group’s gear swap meet on Sunday 8 OctoberBeyond The Pillion is hosted by Kahiwa Sebire and Mark Drechsler. This is a podcast for women and non-binary people looking to get into motorcycling or who started recently, or maybe you don’t have a group of experienced riders in your orbit. We’ll be those friends for you with tips, advice, stories from our time riding and stories from other people in and around motorcycling.Beyond the Pillion is supported by Woman Moto, the online magazine for women motorcyclists. Visit womanmoto.com or @womanmotoaunz on InstagramFind @BeyondThePillion on Instagram www.instagram.com/beyondthepillion and YouTube www.YouTube.com/@beyondthepillion. Drop a comment or a DM and let us know what you want to hear more about!
  • 14. E14: Joining in group rides - why and how to do them well

    41:21
    Today we’re talking about group rides, why they’re worth a go (if you’ve never joined in on one before) and how to get the most out of them. Mark is gearing up for the global Royal Enfield One Ride on 17 September. Beyond The Pillion is hosted by Kahiwa Sebire and Mark Drechsler. This is a podcast for women and non-binary people looking to get into motorcycling or who started recently, or maybe you don’t have a group of experienced riders in your orbit. We’ll be those friends for you with tips, advice, stories from our time riding and stories from other people in and around motorcycling.Beyond the Pillion is supported by  Woman Moto, the online magazine for women motorcyclists. Visit womanmoto.com or @womanmotoaunz on InstagramFind @BeyondThePillion on Instagram www.instagram.com/beyondthepillion and YouTube www.YouTube.com/@beyondthepillion. Drop a comment or a DM and let us know what you want to hear more about!