Motorcycling is a male-dominated sport, but there are some women who have proven they have the same determination and talent as their male counterparts. Here is a list of the ten most successful female cyclists in recent years:
Emma Bristow – Emma Bristow, born October 29, 1990 in Boston, Lincolnshire in the United Kingdom, is an international trials rider and current Women’s World Champion. In 2014, Emma hit her breakthrough when she became the first British rider to win the FIM Women’s World Time Trial Championship. She also claimed the FIM Trial Women’s European title in both 2013 and 2017, as well as taking the British Women’s title in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018. Since 2014, Emma has continued to win, winning six consecutive Women’s World Trial titles. With her passion and determination, Emma has achieved impressive results in her career as a test driver.
Maria Herrera Maria Herrera is a Spanish racing driver who was born on August 26, 1996 in Toledo. She won the Mediterranean Speed Championship in 2011 when she was just 15 years old and made her Spanish Speed Championship debut in 2012. In 2015 she joined the Husqvarna Factory Laglisse team and scored her first world championship point, finishing Fifteenth place in Grand Prix. BRICS Catalonia. In 2018, he competed in the Supersport 300 World Championship, and finished 13th with 45 points.
LAIA SANZ – Laia Sanz Pla-Giribert, born December 11, 1985 in Corbera de Llobregat, Spain, is a multifaceted driver, enduro, rally and motocross driver. Since 2011, he has participated in ten editions of the Dakar, achieving significant results in the general classification. In addition, she has won thirteen World Women’s Time trial titles and ten European Women’s Time trial titles.
Chiara Fontanesi – Chiara Fontanesi, born in Parma on March 10, 1994, began her career as a motocross rider by winning the Italian Motocross Championship in 2008. In 2009, at the age of just 15, she made her debut in the Women’s World Motocross Championship and achieved second place in one of the races Championship and finished ninth overall. However, her real triumph came in 2012, when Chiara became the first Italian to win the women’s world title in motocross, winning 5 grands prix and 10 motocross. She repeated this impressive feat in the following years, claiming the Women’s MotoGP World Championship title in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018, cementing her status as a world-class rider.
Maria Costello MBE – Maria Costello MBE is a famous female racing driver who was born on the 9th of June 1973 in Northampton, United Kingdom. In 2014, Costello set a Guinness World Record by becoming the fastest woman to race the Isle of Man TT Cup. She also won eight silver Manx Grand Prix replicas and a bronze TT replica, prizes awarded to riders with a gap of 20% (silver) and 35% (bronze) from the winner’s time. In addition to her passion for motorsports, Costello is a proud advocate for gender equality in sports, and is a patron of the Women’s Sports Foundation. With her talent and commitment, Maria Costello has become an inspiration to many women who want to pursue a career in motorsport.
Melissa Paris – Melissa Paris, American rider, is the founder of the MP13 Racing Team, created in 2017. Melissa has had great success in her career: she was the first woman to qualify for a race in the World Supersport Championship and in 2014 finished fifth in the Spanish Superstock Championship. That same year, she made history when she became the first women’s team to complete the Suzuka Endurance Race. In 2015, Melissa topped the standings at the 24 Hours of Barcelona with her team, demonstrating her talent and determination in the world of two-wheeled racing. Also, despite her work as a professional cyclist, Melissa devotes some of her time to teaching girls who want to compete in road races, providing them with invaluable support and experience.
Ana Carrasco – Born on March 10, 1997 in Murcia, Spain, Ana took up the reins of motorcycling at the age of 16. In a short time, he discovered he had a strong connection to two wheels that really took off his racing career, culminating in his participation in the Moto3 World Championship. In 2017, she then decided to try her hand at the Supersport 300 World Championship, where she achieved an important achievement: she became the first woman to win a world motorcycle race in Portugal.
Jennifer Tinmouth – Born Jennifer Roseanne Tinmouth in 1978 in Chester, she is a famous British motorcycle racer who set the world record in the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man in 2009 during her debut, a record recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. . In 2011, Jenny made history by becoming the first and only woman to race in the British Superbike Championship aboard the powerful Aprilia RSV4 1000, thus winning the Guinness World Records Award. Her palm currently includes 36 podiums and 16 victories, demonstrating the commitment and dedication that Jenny has nurtured throughout her two-wheel racing career.
SHELINA MOREDA – PRO, ONLY 6 YEARS OLD, IMMEDIATELY GET AN AMA LICENSE. He has successfully participated in Pro tournaments in different parts of the world including the United States, China, Qatar, Japan and Europe. Her hard work and dedication have led her to many notable accomplishments in women’s motorcycling, including the distinction of being the first woman to compete at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and finish the Suzuka Endurance Race. In 2016, Shelina once again proved her prowess by winning the Women’s Championship in Qatar. Her passion for motorbikes and her desire to share it with other women led her to found She’z Moto Camp, a motorcycling school dedicated to women who want to improve their riding technique and increase their safety on the road.
Leah Tokelove – Leah Tokelove, a 24-year-old from Lincolnshire, England, made history in 2014 when she became the first woman to win a championship in the 125cc class. In 2018, after hitting the podium multiple times, Lea was selected by Indian Motor Motorcycle to compete in the prestigious DTRA Hooligan Championship. Her great passion for motorcycling led Leah to found a school in 2018, called Days in the Dirt, with the goal of offering women the opportunity to gain new skills and get on the track. Thanks to this initiative, Lea helped promote female participation in the world of two-wheeled racing.
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