Some of the key focus areas of the committee include:
- To identify and support the needs of women and girls in motorcycling and initiate appropriate strategies to encourage growth, development, participation and safety of females in motorcycle sport throughout Australia.
- Develop and implement both strategies and resources for the promotion of female participation to competitors and other key stakeholders within the sport.
- Introduce sustainable organisational change across all levels of Motorcycling Australia in relation to females and female involvement throughout the sport.
- Contact with all MA Commissions on issues related to diversity and inclusion
The MA women’s committee will meet regularly and look to establish contacts within each state controlling body to ensure that all states are actively supporting opportunities for inclusion for women and girls. The committee will also work with the promoters of national championships and clubs to support a wide range of events for women and girls as well as regular communication with the MA Media Officer to promote events, participants and also to showcase role models for all to aspire to in the sport.
In creating an inclusive environment, the committee would like to hear from members about any current issues in the sport, areas for growth and opportunities to continue to develop our riders, officials, coaches and leaders. Let us know what is important out there for women and girls in the sport and share your stories with us. You can contact us on women@ma.org.au.
MA Women’s Committee Members:
Kate Peck
Television presenter Kate Peck’s love for motorcycling started in her early 20s after she headed to Africa for her first off-road riding adventure. From here, she made it her mission to combine her media career with her true loves – bikes and cars. In 2012, Kate began this mission as the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix ambassador.
From there, she was a co-host on Channel Ten’s RPM where she covered MotoGP, F1, Supercars and rally. She now hosts the Aus Moto Show and the live broadcast of the Australian Superbikes and the ProMX on SBS and Stan Sport. Kate recently wrapped up a two-year tenure as a Director on the Motorcycling NSW Board and enjoys travelling the world on two wheels in her spare time.
Caitlin Hynes
With an appreciation for motorcycle racing that started two years ago, Caitlin works in media, using her passion for all things digital to help build, promote and strengthen brand awareness.
Contracted as the AORC media correspondent, she understands the unique requirements behind each discipline, as well as the gaps where female involvement, exposure and participation offers limitless potential.
Kate Raymond
An avid road and off-road rider herself, Kate is a passionate advocate for gender equality in all disciplines and levels of motorcycling. Kate is active in the women’s space, currently running a company focused on creating opportunities for equal participation of women in motorcycling and access to motor skills development. She has co-run the All Women Simpson Desert Crossing on Motorbikes since 2022, having crossed the Simpson Desert on a motorcycle 11 times, including a solo crossing in 2021.
Kate is a local enduro racer in her hometown of Darwin, also racing in events such as Finke and the Don River Dash. Kate has completed multiple loops across and around Australia on everything from a 300cc sports bike to a 1200cc adventure bike. A health practitioner, Kate has a strong background in regulation and policy, using these skills to advocate for system-level change to support gender equality in motorsport.
April Ryan
Passionate motorcycling enthusiast, April has been a huge advocate for female inclusion in all things motorcycle-related for nearing a decade. A qualified motorcycle road race and track coach, alongside an avid super sport fan – April sits on the board for state controlling body Motorcycling Queensland, alongside running a group of over 10,000 female motorcyclists named the ‘East Coast Female Riders’.
In her spare time, April volunteers to coach the Oceania Junior Cup and Queensland Junior Cup kids, alongside volunteer coaching at varying track days. April wishes to continue advocating for, and building, the dream of more female representation in and outside the ‘pits’.
Laura Allerton
Laura is part of a family that are everything motorcycling. She started racing at the age of five by competing in motocross after which she travelled the country racing with her family, eventually transferring disciplines to road racing. Now, her son competes in road racing as part of the Supersport 600 class of ASBK and in 2024 was the Australian Supersport 300 Champion.
Along the way, Laura has enjoyed a career in the motorcycle industry working at dealerships, manufacturers and is currently a Senior Manager at KTM Group. With this experience, it has allowed Laura to have a great understanding of the motorcycle community.
Quote from Laura:
“Encouraging women to get out there on their bikes in my main goal,” she said.
“Whether it be a ride on the weekend or going to a track day or even entering a race, I want to be that person that any women can come to and we can achieve this together.
“Nothing should stop you from doing something you love.”