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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 moto ..read more

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 October 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

We’re back after a short break and so excited about the announcement of dates for Sheila’s Shakedown 2024 we’re already thinking about the ride over to rural Victoria from Adelaide. In this episode, we discuss preparing your bike and planning the route for 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 t ..read more

Continuing from last episode where we acknowledge the winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, today we share our tips for actually riding in the winter (or just cold rainy weather) to help you feel more confident to give it a go and stay safe.  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 pe ..read more

Today we acknowledge the winter season in the Southern Hemisphere and share our top 5 gear recommendations and bike maintenance so you can feel prepared to ride in the winter (or just cold rainy weather).  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 ..read more

Today we’re talking about bike security, how to reduce the chances of your bike becoming a theft statistic, and what you can do to prepare for if it does happen.  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 Mot ..read more