Startline Ep 26 - Connect, Challenge, Change: Women Riders, World Relay
Start Line with Beth Espey
Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 28 minutes
In today’s episode, we are there as the Women Riders World Relay rolls into the Isle of Man. 🌍🏍️
This powerful global initiative has already connected more than 20,000 women riders across 102 countries, all with one shared mission: to challenge expectations and reshape what the world thinks a woman motorcycle rider looks like.
Using a dedicated app, the relay passes a digital baton from rider to rider, carrying stories, solidarity and momentum as it travels around the globe.
Beth speaks with Lisa Brain, the Women Riders World Relay Ambassador for the Isle of Man, alongside other riders and guests who gathered at Isle of Man Motorcycles for the event.
The relay’s visit was supported by Open Face Racer and RideSafe.im, with the day captured beautifully by John from Bikersmag.co.uk and Emily Ashworth Photography.
We also catch up again with George Anderson after he heard the decision about Manx Grand Prix 2026 and Shaun Anderson, MGP winner and TT racer, offers some insights about taking on the Mountain Course.
If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, you can email beth@startline.im and follow the podcast on social media.
