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Weve been lucky enough to be sponsored not 1 but 3 amazing gringo helmets by Biltwell for our Babes Ride Out UK raffle on Saturday night!! They are all being painted up as we speak by some of the UKs most amazing female painters at Image Design Custom & the Meat Hook but you can follow their progress here up until the event next week ! We can't wait to see them finished!!!
Image: Mikey Revolt
Next up on our roll call is the amazing Ashmore Ellis- Co- founder of Babes Ride Out & all round inspiring bad ass lady. We first met at Babes Ride Out 3 in LA last year where we had an absolute blast. We can't wait to tear it up with her in less than 2 weeks in wales!!!!!
Ashmore Ellis ( @ashmore )
Age: 33
Job:
Copy Chief at Stance Socks & co-founder of Babes Ride Out
Riding from:
I am riding from London with the ladies of VC and currently deciding if I will be on a Triumph Tiger XRX, Thruxton R or a Street Twin. We do not get much rain in southern California so I want to go with something with an incredible braking system that can slice into curves effortlessly.
Current ride?
Back home I have a XL1200s aka a sportster. It’s been modified to be the ultimate camp machine. Every detail was thought out on this bike. My measurements were taken and used to adjust seat, height, controls, everything…
How did you get into Motorcycles:
I never thought it was for me until I moved to California 10 years ago. Bikes were everywhere, the weather was perfect, and scenic routes were endless. It took me awhile but I ended up buying a Yamaha XS350. It was from the 70’s and pristine until I dropped it a few times. I was terrified of it. I thought it was heavy and unpredictable etc. etc. I look back now and can’t believe that I ever was so timid about that bike at first. After all it’s a glorified moped but never the less, I was scared so I signed up for the safety class. That class was incredible and ultimately saved me from giving up. I learned where my hands were supposed to go and where they weren’t supposed to go. I learned what a clutch was and how brakes worked. I even learned which side of the bike I was supposed to get on and off from. YES!! That was how little I knew when I started. The rest was history.
Best road trip you've ever been on?
I have different moments from different trips that are my favorite. One of the best trips I have ever been on is with Corinne Lan Franco aka my Road Dog. We rode Yellowstone and for the first half of the trip, it was just her and I until we met up with the Biltwell crew. We laughed the entire way, stopped at every waterfall, ate so many snacks, and had one of the best times just enjoying nature and the fact that we were alive and in this incredible moment in time together. EDR was also one of my favorite trips. It felt pretty cool to ride down to Mexico with 500 other motorcyclists. Everyone seemed aware of each other and always stopped to help one another if a bike looked out of commission. Some people’s bikes did end up on the trailer but when they got to the camp, 3-5 mechanics on the trip had all the bikes rolling within an hour (for free) so the riders could enjoy the rest of their trip…to me that is real motorcycling.
Looking forward to most at Babes in the UK:
This year is the first year the Babes Ride Out event space has left California so to do an event in another country is mind melting to us. I never thought in my wildest dreams we would get to work with ladies such as the VC London, women who share the same ethos and want to create a space for women to feel 100% welcome and comfortable. I am already losing sleep on how incredible the riding is going to be. The route maps are just insane, the location is perfect, the partnerships couldn’t be better but the most significant thing I am looking forward to is meeting all the women who are coming out to the event! There are so many different bikes, ages, and personalities that come to these events and for one weekend, we are all present in the moment, doing something together and that is some powerful stuff.
IMAGE: COURTESY OF SKULL CANDY (ASHMORE- LEFT & ANYA- RIGHT)
IMAGE: SAMI GRAYSTONE PAINTING UP ONE OF THE BILTWELL GRINGOS
We're gearing up full speed now for Babes Ride Out UK which is only 3 weeks away!!!!!
We've got some serious surprises & partying in store for everyone including free drinks from 805 beer & Sailor Jerry, onsite moto fun & games & some very exciting news coming soon about our live entertainment in the works for both nights. In the meantime though some news about the amazing Raffle to be held Saturday night. We're lucky enough to have some incredible prizes given to us by the likes of BIKE SHED, BOLT LONDON, REBELS ALLIANCE, BEAR FACE GROOMING PRODUCTS, MALLE LONDON, SAILOR JERRY, VAGABOND TATTOOS, BABECAVE & of course the amazing BILTWELL who have donated 3 helmets to be custom painted by the best of the best when it comes to custom lids!
Weve got the Sami Graystone painting up a bright silver glitter gringo & the amazing ladies from Image design custom painting up black & a white gringos especially for the event so stay tuned for more new on what they've got planned for them....
Time to meet the most babely of babes Jaime Dempsey. The loveliest, friendliest and also most badass lady on 2 wheels she's coming all the way from LA & will be here with the her womens moto brand ATWYLD that she shares with equally mega babes Anya Violet & Corinne LanFranco. Yikes!
NAME: Jaime Dempsey
AGE: 40 going on 30
WHERE ARE YOU RIDING FROM: Flying from Los Angeles to London and riding from there! I don't really know who I'm riding with or even what route I'm taking but at least I have a bike all sorted. The rest I'll figure out as the time comes!
WHAT DO YOU CURRENTLY RIDE: I currently own a 2014 Triumph Bonneville which I have spent many a dollar customizing into a real beauty. Every time I open my garage door to see her there I feel so proud to be riding her. I'm a daily rider and this is one of the most reliable bikes I've ever owned.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO MOTORCYCLES: I was pretty much just naturally drawn to motorcycles. I liked the sense of freedom and independence they offered, and I was curious to see if riding was something I could master. A little over 10yrs ago I met a guy who rode, and I asked him to teach me. I fell in love twice that day.
BEST RIDING TRIP YOU'VE BEEN ON: When I moved out to LA from Philadelphia I rode cross country with my boyfriend and some friends and it was so much fun. We didn't spend much time with our feet on the ground and there were definitely a few mechanical issues along the way. When you have a good crew though almost any journey you take together is a fun adventure.
However the most beautiful ride I've ever taken was through the mountains of Kalinga in the Philippines. So many green rice terraces and breathtaking views. I kept having to pull over for photo ops!
DREAM PLACE TO RIDE: I have so many on my list... New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Vietnam... and the UK!
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT BRO UK: BRO UK is really special to me because I actually grew up in Surrey, and I spent all of my formative years causing havoc in and around London. Now I get to come back as an adult and do something I've never done there- ride motorcycles! I'm excited to see some of the friends that I made at BRO 3 in Joshua Tree, and I'll even take a little time later in the week to catch up with some old school mates. Maybe I can even squeeze in some time for a new tattoo??
PHOTO: DAMIAN PAJAK
Theres only 3 and a half weeks to go until Babes Ride Out UK now & we can't wait to show you all that we have in store for you!!!
First up on the list is a special on site surprise we have with the BRO UK site owner & enduro champ Tamsin Jones who will be running off road training all day Saturday for you babes who love dirt just as much as the road!
Designed for all levels of rider from complete beginner to sportswoman level Tamsin will take take you through the basics and help you develop your techniques off road riding!
The classes will be run from 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm, leaving time to get out for a ride before or after in the amazing surrounding Breacon Beacons scenery & will be in small groups of just 5 people per lesson so you get alot of one on one time learning some serious off road skills!
Skills training will include learning strong riding positions for off road, correct use of controls specific to off road riding, braking and cornering off road & navigating obstacles small & large riding Honda CRF 230s, Yamaha TTR 230s or TTR 125s.
You can sign up for a half days pro training session on site with Tamsin for just £75. This includes the bikes, kit, insurance & fuel all in & to top its all off the first 5 people to sign up get a VCC off road jersey not yet even available for purchase thrown in!
To sign up for this part of the event please email through to Tamsin Jones directly at info@blackdeserttraining.com & to read more about Tamsin Jones & her background in enduro sports click HERE!........but hurry! We only have very limited places available for the either the morning or afternoon classes so first come first served ladies!
Not long to go now!!!! We're so stoked that Babes Ride Out Uk is almost here & we've got so many incredible ladies signed up from across America, Australia, Switzerland, Amsterdam & of course all across the UK. This is an event to bring people together, make new friends & have a right old party so heres the first of our attendee roll call shout outs....Meet Lauren Carbutt from Birmingham!
NAME: Lauren Carbutt
AGE: 24
WHERE ARE YOU RIDING FROM?
I live in Redditch it's about half an hour away from Birmingham, so if there's any other girls near that area..id be happy to meet up!
WHAT DO YOU CURRENTLY RIDE?
I'm currently riding a Harley Davidson sportster 883.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO MOTORCYCLES?
Well my main hobby was always cycling I use to compete at a competitive level when I was younger, that's kind of been passed down the family mainly through my dad and his brother. My dad and my grandad used to have motorbikes and I always liked the idea of one day riding one. My mum at first thought it was a bad idea but as I got older she came to terms with the fact that I was old enough to make my own decisions. One of my good friends who was a little older than me was also a keen motorcyclist and for my birthday he bought me my CBT, which was a big push for me.. After passing that I got use to riding my 125cc and then felt I needed something more. That was it then once I'd made the decision to go for my full bike license there was no stopping me. 🏼
DREAM PLACE TO RIDE:
I love America! It's a trip that I've always wanted to do, but also me and my friend have been talking about at some point just loading up our bikes and travelling around Europe! I don't think there would be anything better than seeing places you've always wanted to on two wheels.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT BABES RIDE OUT UK?
This will be my first Babes ride out event! When I first heard it was coming to the UK I was so excited. Actually meeting the people you've spoken with on social media for the first time and getting to do one of the things you love is amazing. Also just letting your hair down as well and having a good time that's what it's all about. Making it a weekend you'll never forget.