Track Start Training

Second ART day done for 2026 and I’m already pre-sad I’m not available for the next one! Forever pinching myself that I have the privilege of working with the incredible team at ART - Advanced Rider Training.

These folks are the real, genuine people behind the scenes who care about each and every person having the best experience they can.

Seeing the same people come back to learn new or rusty skills really reminds you of how critical it is to stay learning, keep your mind open to new techniques and to absorb as much as you can from some of the best in the biz like Devo and the team.

Plus, I’m probably bias as I get to see and hang out cool people in the process! Can’t wait to be back on the one after next month.

First ART day done and dusted for the year and as always, it was an amazing day with the incredible team at ART - Advanced Rider Training ✅

Huge shout outs to the team; Dave Fuller, Scotty, Paul (x2), Phil, Kiri, Sheralyn and the other incredible officials and coaches who made the day as phenomenal as it always is!

Using these days to slow down, teach (and reiterate my own) technique and focus on pain points while helping others is genuinely one of the privileges of being a coach. Seeing the grins from folks you’ve been able to help as they come back into the pits after nailing their bugbear is genuinely priceless: it’s why we do it!

Plus, getting to spend it with my brother and great friends made it even better. A great Monday spent at Morgan Park with awesome people doing awesome stuff. ❤️

What an incredible weekend!

Still pinching myself that I was asked by MEGA to feature at the Sydney Motorsport Park's ride day, celebrating International Women's Day alongside incredible other women in the sport, industry and hobby. With a panel including Alana Baratto from Ducati, Tayla Relph #28 from Yamaha Racing and Carly Black from California Superbike School Australia - this was a jam-packed panel.

We discussed an array of things; from how we all got into motorcycling, through to the bare bones of what has driven us in, and at times ultimately away, from the sport, hobby and industry. Our on the spot answers and casual chats meant we really got the opportunity to candidly discuss how much motorcycling, as a whole, has changed our lives from the very beginning - whether that was at the ripe age of two, or well into our forties.

Working alongside Carly to help run the happy laps or 'try it on' sessions was a dream come true, as I got the opportunity to hear the master at work, and to witness the start of a track-addiction journey for a lot of ladies. These opportunities, albeit rare, to have safe spaces in our community to encourage people of all walks of life to join us, fuel our passions and encourage the sport is what it's all about - identities aside.

However, being a newbie is intimidating. It's scary, nervewracking and often comes with a lot of slip ups. Add to that the uncertainty behind a male-dominated arena (with a lot of egos from any person, let's be real) and it can be just enough to stop anyone from wanting to take that first step.

Luckily, we had the likes of Steve, Marc and the crew at MEGA who stripped all of that away and left us with: a welcoming, well-run, supportive, friendly, kind and pressure-free environment.

In fact, I cannot speak highly enough of the crew at MEGA on BOTH days I attended; the normal track day AND the female-only ride days were both exceptional. It was like witnessing a well-oiled machine! Safety first, kindness included. No egos, no nonsense. Fully developed online riders briefings, transponders for times that only the staff can see to safely move folks around to suit the groups best. Perpetually smiling marshals, and everyone, everywhere was ALWAYS willing to lend a hand (I can attest to this when I borrowed varying bikes and they all chipped in to help with stands, warmers and more!).

I'm both impressed and in awe; the opportunity itself to coach, be a part of it all and witness the team at work was nothing short of a privilege.

Thank you, to each of you - including the folks who made it possible (I won't name everyone or this post will be just names!) and to those who I met in my coaching journeys. I can't wait to head back down to a track with a lot of left turns; SMSP has a special place in this heart now!

More photos to come... but for now, check out some cool ones!

Always stoked to see these future pros in the making and privileged to be a part of it all!

The class of 2026 just completed Round 1 of the Queensland Junior Championship alongside the RACE and ROAD / Ricondi Motorcycle Apparel SDRRC at Queensland Raceway. What an enthusiastic crew ably supported by an amazing group of parents. We were lucky enough to introduce them. To Riccardo Quattrovalvole from DC8 Studio one of the generous sponsors of this year's program

Corrina Pelgrave Motorcycling Queensland

Elbow down and representing TST?! Dylan Cooke the legend throwing us lots of love.

Couldn’t ask for better folks and a better weekend!

Had a great start to the year coaching at Small Wheel Wednesdays at Queensland Raceway this week. ☺️

Nothing is more rewarding than spending time with the juniors, including those speedy QJC kids, and seeing the next generation of GP stars in the making!

Plus, I got to try the SWW layout for the first time and hang with a bunch of great humans. What a win!

📸 .pic for the awesome photo! 🤌🏻

With over 70 females already signed up for the Expressions of Interest Female Ride Day for 2026, make sure you sign up to get an email when/if we can get this initiative across the line again this year!

In past years, the Ladies Day at the Raceway has been an absolute ball and this year, we're aiming to have all-female coaching included, plus some additional wins along the way.

Make sure you fill out the form to be the first to know if we get it going, and, to get in first if we do!

Ladies Day at the Raceway 2026 - EOI Use this form to indicate your expression of interest in a Ladies Only track day at Morgan Park in 2026. Please only fill this form out if you are SERIOUSLY considering the day - as numbers will be capped, and we do need to reach a certain amount for the event to go ahead. :) Also note: we have Moto...

Got invited to coach at Morgan Park today with Advanced Rider Training, and what a day it was!

Can’t thank Sheralyn and Dave Fuller, plus his team (especially Kiri Welsh for the suggest!) enough for their inclusive and knowledgeable hospitality.

Plus to Christine and Sharman for their help and support… truthfully, I could go on all day about how awesome it was and how awesome the people were, but we would be sitting here reading forever.

So, let’s just say: it was awesome.

Had a chat with the infamous George about all things motorcycling, and especially, for females.

Listen in to hear about how Track Start Training came about!

APRIL RYAN is one go-getter lady who works hard to inspire and support females who have a desire to get on a motorcycle and join the two wheel fun. Listen on SPOTIFY, look for THE MOTO EDITION Podcast or you can click on this link - https://open.spotify.com/show/6sQPhErKE9AzU7OOlhGhhL East Coast Female Riders

November is almost here, folks, and with it: some new opportunities up and coming... 🤓

So, if you'd like to stay tuned: we've set up an Expressions of Interest (EOI) form for you to let us know what offerings you're keen on. That way, when we have a new event or opening, you'll be the first in, best dressed to book!

Find the link here: https://forms.gle/b6grmbifNGZYzMsE8
Or, on the website, which is now live!
www.trackstart.com.au

Track Start Training - EOI Use this form to indicate your expression of interest in some upcoming 2026 coaching days.