Kill Switch

Episode 8 has the team discussing an article written by Jeff Corbett for

The Herald titled 'Why should your desire for thrills put others in

danger?'.

This episode is a hilarious discussion about a topic that's close to our hearts, SHOES! Join Hannah, Nicci and Susie as they discuss different types of moto footwear and their shoes of choice when riding.

Tune in to the candid conversation between Susie and Jo-Ann McEwan, Creative Content and Lifestyle Editor of online publication In Venus Veritas (IVV).

Join Hannah, Nicci and Susie in their discussion regarding tips and tricks

for beginner riders, and getting out there...

Join Hannah, Nicci and Susie in their discussion

regarding Santina Keith’s monologue

addressing the views of motorcycle naysayers.

Santina is a co-owner of Eaglerider Sydney, a

motorcycle and tours company based in Australia. Eaglerider is the world’s largest and oldest

motorcycle rentals and tours company.

Ever wanted to know if the stunning Hedon Heroine (Racer) helmet is worth the hefty price

tag? In Two Forks Given, Nicci and Hannah share their thoughts on the helmet they both

own.

During Nicci’s US moto travels in 2017 she had the opportunity to meet and interview Shasta Smith -badass owner and founder of The Vintage Monkey in Sacramento, California.

Listen to Shasta and Nicci tackle topics from women in the motorcycling scene to Shasta’s

evolution from wrenching to business owner. For more information on Shasta and the Vintage Monkey head over to their website: http://www.thevintagemonkey.com.

Welcome to the first episode of Kill Switch podcast. This podcast is all about motorcycling culture. Today, we’ll be tackling quite a controversial topic. Are women’s riding groups necessary? Hosts Hannah, Nicolette and Susie will give their raw and honest opinions. Nicolette, aka Nikki, is the founder of the Foxy Fuelers, a Sydney-based women’s riding group. Foxy Fuelers was started not too long ago and it has approximately 150 members now.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- Who are The Foxy Fuelers and what are they about? [0:32]

- Why Nikki started the group. [0:57]

- Positive impact Foxy’s has had on the hosts. [1:48]

- Has Foxy Fuelers helped other groups to self-reflect as to why the group was made? [4:03]

- Do women self-select out of male-dominated groups because of fear and lack of confidence? [4:54]

- What made Nikki feel like she didn’t belong to the group as a new rider. [6:35]

- Difference between female and male riders. [9:26]

- Can men take women seriously if they just view them as sexy things on a motorbike? [18:31]

- Why more women need to get into motorcycling. [20:18]

- Is it possible and consequently better to have a 50/50 gender group? [23:14]

- Female motorcyclists are holding themselves back. [25:15]

- Why some women prefer the male-dominated groups. [29:10]

- Are female riding groups necessary or not? [33:59]

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