‘Area: Wiltshire, Hampshire & Berkshire

Due to circumstances in my, close friends’ and relatives lives, I found myself looking into supporting men’s mental health.

Area: Devon & Cornwall

I’m Lottie and currently ride a Suzuki GS500.

I have always enjoyed motorbikes from a young age. I would ride as pillion, until passing my bike test in 2017, which I took on a Ducati Scrambler 800cc.

Over the years I have been on some great motorbike trips as pillion, from going out to the TT, touring France, with the furthest travelled on the bike to Croatia. One memory is the roads up to Mont Ventoux being pretty amazing.

In 2021 I rode my own bike to Wales for a few days with some great friends. This trip improved my own riding immensely, along with some great roads and laughter.

I’m looking forward to the Regional Coordinator role for Devon and Cornwall and supporting MHM. I recently completed the Mental Health First Aider course.

Area: Lancashire

I’m Janet, locally known as ‘Lollipop’ and I ride anything with two wheels. My current everyday ride is an intruder 800.

Area: Beds, Herts & Bucks

Hi, what an absolute pleasure it is to be the regional coordinator for Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. I decided to get involved with Mental Health Motorbike when I saw an advert on Instagram to train to be a Mental Health First Aider through them and things have grown from there.

Having suffered in the past with poor mental health I feel it is time for me to offer support and guidance to others; with a love of motorbikes, Mental Health Motorbike is the ideal place to be.

I work for an exam board as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator and currently ride a 2007 Yamaha R1. I have done a couple of track days and been fortunate enough to ride enduro bikes in Wales, Spain, Morocco (doing a few of the Dakar routes) and a 12-day trip over the Transkei mountains in South Africa. When not riding, I enjoy live music, theatre, painting, cooking and watching films. I am now looking forward to doing what I can to drive the charity forward.

Area: Norfolk/Suffolk

Area: Cumbria

Area: North Yorkshire

“Riders Wanted” was the sign at a motorcycle show in 2019 that set me on this journey.  I duly signed up for a tour with Bike Tours for the Wounded and was one of 12 riders carrying British wounded, injured or sick veterans on a ten-day motorcycle tour on the iconic Route 66.  The tour gave the Veterans time to build new friendships, share stories and reconsider the path their life might take after the tour.  During that tour and two subsequent tours to Normandy, I witnessed the therapeutic and potentially life changing benefits of riding a motorcycle and being part of a supportive motorcycling group.  Joining Mental Health Motorbike now gives me a chance to extend the support beyond that group of veterans and into the wider motorcycling community. 

I have enjoyed a life of riding motorcycles and a career in the automotive industry, I am now ready to share my experiences and skills for the benefit of others.  In this role of Regional Coordinator I look forward to working with the Mental Health Motorbike team, riding the roads of the North of England, visiting various motorcycling venues, meeting the diverse group we know as bikers, and all with the newfound purpose of creating a network of support for bikers, by bikers.

Area: Greater Manchester & Cheshire

Area: South Wales

Hi all, I am Inga the new South Wales Regional Coordinator.  I’ve been a MHFA for the past 3.5 years which I chose to do after the charity supported me through my own crisis a few years back. Before that, I have hit other highs and lows, suffering depression and with anxiety (sometimes quite severe) but each episode teaches me new tools and mechanisms for dealing with the next and they have become much less severe over time and I am keen to share my knowledge, tools and experiences to help others.

I ride a Harley Davidson 48, which is called peanut – she also has a really interesting number plate, so do look out for that! I love being part of the biker community and love getting out and about and meeting people (despite my social anxiety lol) and I am genuinely passionate about our charity and the marvellous work we do. I’m really looking forward to expanding our networks here in South Wales and getting some events and campaigns under way, so if you’d like to get onboard and get involved, I would really love to hear from you!

Area: Avon & Somerset

Hi all, my name is Geoff Abraham.

I’m a heating engineer and have run my own business for over 20 years. I’m passionate about motorbikes and have had many different types over the years. I now ride a Ducati Multistrada. I’m a keen motorcycle racing fan, passionate MotoGP watcher and attend events when possible.

I came back to biking over 20 years ago and have been heavily involved with Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists throughout that time. I was the club chairman until recently and I continue to be an active instructor for the group. It’s through this group that I met my partner.

I first heard of MHM in 2020 via my partner. She got involved with the charity in its very early stages and is now the Bristol area co-ordinator. Her passion and enthusiasm for the group proved to be contagious and she encouraged me to complete MHFA training and be more involved. I supported her by attending many local events, where it highlighted to me the need for the work the charity is providing.

Being a man of a certain age, talking about your feelings can be difficult. I know life can be tough and things don’t always go to plan. Having a place to share those feelings with a sense of belonging and compassion has personally helped me a great deal.

I’m keen to spread the word about the charity and promote the work we do in the biking community.  

Area: Central Scotland

Area: Isle of Wight

I’m Rod and live and work on the Isle of Wight.  I’m also proud to have recently been appointed as Regional Coordinator for the Island where there is a thriving biking community.  My experience with mental health issues goes back to my early 20’s and I’ve been passionate about supporting others since.  I took my MH first aid certificate through my work with the local authority as a risk and insurance professional.

I welcome any bikers to the Isle of Wight -we have some great summer scenery and lots of things to see and do.

It’s my Dad’s fault that I’m into bikes, he first took me to watch racing at age 10 and I’ve been a fan ever since, regularly attending BSB, Moto GP, the TT and events in Northern Ireland where I help out a rider from the IOW taking part in the Irish series.

My daily ride is an Aprilia RS660 but have a collection of 80’s two strokes, a few Ducati’s and others.

Any difference I can make through lessening suffering for others or raising awareness of mental health issues is a massive bonus for me and this charity ticks all the boxes.

Oh and I love a cuppa too.

Area: Middlesex

Area: Leicestershire

I am honoured to have been recently appointed as the regional coordinator for Leicestershire and Rutland. I grew up in the Hinckley area and now live in Old Dalby just outside of Melton Mowbray with my husband (Lee) and two dogs (Luna & Louis). I am passionate about the area and motorcycling has been in my blood since at the age of six; on a family trip to London my grandad talked a police officer into letting me sit on their motorbike and turn on the blue lights. I still feel that excitement every time I get the bike out of the garage. I have seen the trauma and waves a suicide brings and think the charity does such amazing work to support those with mental ill health and I am committed to supporting that aim.

Area: North Wales

I’ve been riding, challenging myself and having fun on motorbikes now since 1970 and I am proud to represent Mental Health Motorbike and introduce myself Mike as your North Wales Regional Coordinator.

I have a few bikes which keeps me busy, but the two I ride most are my 2006 BMW GS1200 and my 1966 Triumph Bonneville.

I’ve mostly worked in engineering based roles, in large organisations until I started my own company in 2004 where I managed an international consultancy and executive coaching organisation focusing on leadership and operational excellence.

Now retired I can focus my skills and experience on voluntary activities helping others and giving back.

I feel fortunate to have toured extensively on motorcycles in many places around the world, let’s face it  riding bikes anywhere and everywhere is the best.

I’m an advanced rider, a blood biker and I road raced motorbikes in the 80’s and 90’s winning several championships as well as competing in the Isle of Man.

Bikes as you can guess is my passion, my hobby and my life and I feel so grateful to continue this in my life along with how it has opened up communities, friendships and experiences as we share the fun of biking together. In helping and supporting each other I believe we are helping ourselves to grow and live a meaningful life.

We have an amazing team here in North Wales and I look forward to meeting and chatting with you sometime. Drop me a message even if just to say hi, or maybe to join our team, or maybe to ask for support when you need it.

It’s OK to not be OK!