CURVES Motorcycle Podcast for Women
This podcast is for women who love to ride motorcycles. You'll get: - practical tips I've learned from over 200,000km on the road in 45 countries - raw, honest stories that will inspire you to experience your own adventures - conversations with fabulous women in our community who are defining adventure on their own terms I'm Bridget Hallam from Throw Your Leg Over and I support women like YOU to have amazing adventures with ease and confidence. Welcome to the CURVES Motorcycle Podcast for Women!
Episodes
Grace McDonald (BikeHedonia) left a safe, secure legal career in Sydney to ride solo to Paris - sort of.
She unintentionally built a new life in Chiang Mai, riding dirt bikes through mountains and jungle, teaching women to ride and creating supportive riding environments that build confidence far beyond the bike.
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I reckon dropping your motorcycle is one of the biggest fears many of us have when we start riding - and it happens to all of us.
I share what to do when your bike decides to have a 'little lie down'..
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What to do immediately after your bike goes down
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I'm sharing how I pack for our long Europe adventures riding two-up with Alan, which means minimal space.
By the end of this episode, you'll have simple, practical ideas to refine your own packing for your longer adventures.
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How to pack for maximum comfort with minimal space
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I'm chatting with Jo Wharmby about how a difficult season in her life sparked the creation of the amazing Women Adventure Riders Australia community.
You'll hear how Jo has built WARA into a thriving community that supports so many women who ride, just like you.
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How community helps build riding confidence
Helmet hair is beautiful, but knots are not!
I'm sharing my top tips for keeping your hair looking good, feeling good and knot-free on your adventures.
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Quick and easy hairstyles for your rides
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The one item you ALWAYS want to carry if you have longer ha...
Keeping your motorcycle secure on an adventure isn't about eliminating risk - it's about shifting the odds in your favour.
I'm sharing practical gear and simple strategies you can use to protect your beloved motorbike on your adventures.
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How to minimise opportunistic theft
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Knowing what to do at a crash scene can be the difference between feeling helpless and being genuinely useful.
Deb Geerts from First Aid for Motorcyclists shares the skills, mindset and simple preparation that can help you look after another rider when it matters most.
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Why motorcycle crashes need different first ai...
Ride fitness isn't about being athletic. It's about how your body feels at the end of your riding day.
I'm sharing my tips for increasing your ride fitness and why it matters for your adventures.
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What ride fitness really means
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How lack of stamina ...
Riding in cold weather can be miserable and just downright 'ugh' - but it doesn't have to be.
I'm sharing my best tips for choosing the best gear for you, so you can stay warm and focused, and enjoy your adventures - instead of being a shivering mess.
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How the cold drains your focus, energy and control of your bike
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Riding gear for women - it shouldn't be a struggle to find apparel that actually fits, feels great and keeps you well-protected.
Lisa Campbell, from RACE and ROAD, shares her expert tips with you for choosing gear that works for you and your riding - and your budget.
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Why women struggle with fit across brands and siz...
Whether you're planning a weekender or a longer adventure, you'll need to choose soft-roof or hard-roof accommodation. But which is better for ease, comfort, safety, your budget and a good night's sleep?
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What to consider when you're camping
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When hard-roof comfort is...
Snacks might seem like an after-thought, but I've learned over the years that they're a necessity for every adventure.
I share the best snacks to carry - plus a bonus tip for every ride.
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Why snacks are essential for every ride
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How snacks help you stay ...
Kinga Tanajewska (On Her Bike) is raw, honest and vulnerable in our conversation, as she shares her story of riding solo around the world for nine years and beyond.
She has experienced fear, freedom, purpose and beautiful human connections that have shaped her life on the road.
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What pushed Kinga to ride the world so...
If you're curious about what it's really like to ride the European Alps with us, this episode is for you.
I'm sharing what a typical riding day looks like on our luxe tour, so you can decide if organised tours are your style of adventure.
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How a riding day flows from breakfast to bedtime
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Feel comfortable, confident and like YOURSELF on every adventure - makeup or not.
I share my tips for simple, practical ways to care for your skin and put together a basic makeup kit that will serve you well on any adventure, without overpacking.
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The importance of knowing what works for you
Riding pillion and riding solo on your own motorcycle are very different experiences.
They're both fabulous, of course - but which is best?
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What makes riding pillion easy and connected
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Why riding solo feels free, focused and deeply personal
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You don't need to be "mechanically-minded" to do basic checks on your motorbike.
Sonia van den Berg from Riders Lane Canberra shares simple, confidence-building checks you can start doing straight away.
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The one pre-ride check that can save your life
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Why...
Planning route distances that suit you and your riding can be the difference between a ride that feels empowering and one that leaves you totally drained.
I share my practical tips to help you plan routes that suit your adventuring style, with some flexibility built in.
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What navigation apps don't account for
Marisa Notier has been riding around the world for more than eight years (!!) with her husband, Tim.
She shares honest, practical insights about trust, fear, partnership and long-term travel and gives you some mindset shifts to make bigger adventures feel more achievable and less intimidating.
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How Marisa moved from ...
Packing doesn't have to feel stressful, before you've even kicked up your stand.
I share how you can pack lighter, ride easier and feel more confident on your adventures by avoiding the three most common packing mistakes I often see (and may have made myself!).
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Why overpacking can happen so easily - and what to do ...
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