A lifelong lover of bikes (and all things with an engine really).  I got my full licence aged 17 – when Examiners hid in alleyways to jump out on you during the emergency stop.

Following surgery on my spine, I was advised to give up riding, which has been very difficult.  Working alongside the Mental Health Motorbike team, meeting so many riders and being part of the wonderful biking community once again, is an absolute privilege and has eased my sense of loss.

My day job involves improving rider safety (physically), so helping riders with their mental health is a great fit. My plan is to ensure Mental Health Motorbike becomes a familiar name within motorcycling.  Particularly within the motorcycle industry itself. 

I feel privileged to be part of The MHMOTORBIKE journey.

Having spend a lifetime in Dealer operations B2B for vehicle manufacturers, I’m hoping some of my experience can be put to good use.

I’ve been an enthusiastic biker for more than a few years, my current bike being a Triumph Tiger which is proudly displaying a MHFA badge.

A Yorkshireman living in North East Derbyshire with a staffy and a great family

I feel very proud to have been founder of Mental Health Motorbike, sadly it came from the loss of a friend to suicide and the need to be proactive in addressing this issue. The challenge is now to take the Charity to a new level so it can become a recognised household name and the place bikers and their families across the UK come to for meaningful support.

For the last 30 years my day job has been developing international education programmes across the world with young people, teachers and non-formal education professionals, I am a comunity activist who believes in empowerment, education, inclusion and learning through active experiences. I have BIKER running through my DNA since the first motorbike experience at my friends farm aged 13! then I saw Top Gun – that GPZ 900R! did it

Love reading, walking and surrounding myself around interesting people and fight for the marginalised people in society.

I am currently supporting our Mental Health Motorbike trustees with  lots of different ‘behind the scenes’ office work.

I had my first bike in 1980, but stopped. 35 years later I returned, and am very much enjoying time out and about on my beloved Honda Rebel. 

Working in the NHS prompted an interest in Mental Health and in the last few years, I’ve completed our MHFA course as well as a level 3 counselling course. I’m pleased and honoured to be supporting Mental Health Motorbike. To be honest I feel this is the place I am meant to be, and I’m looking forward to meeting many more of you over the coming months and years.

Area: Wiltshire, Hampshire & Berkshire

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

Area: East & West Sussex

I have been riding motorcycles since the age of 8 and was a trials rider.

I passed my test on a Can-Am 250 in 1983.

I am ex Forces and have been in financial services for 36 years now leading a firm of Chartered Financial Planners and Accountants.

I ride a CVO Ultra, a CVO Street Glide and a 2023 Breakout.  I have been a member of the Widows Sons since 2008 and I am a branded member.

I lost my best friend in 1986 to suicide and am very keen to support people who are struggling.  Joining Motorbike Mental Health was a perfect fit to enjoy my motorcycling and to support others when needed.  I am very happy to be involved.

Area Wales & Border Counties

Hi my name is Paul Sims.

Whilst I have not experienced any serious mental health issues myself I have very close family members who struggle with anxiety, depression and PTSD.  They have often felt alone and unsupported. So when I came across the work that Mental Health Motorbike was doing I thought it was something I should get involved with given my experiences and love of motorbikes.

For relaxation I play the classical guitar, walk my dogs, practice tai chi, enjoy the gym and obviously ride my bike.

I currently ride an Indian Scout Bobber and I’m going to enjoy riding the gorgeous roads in my area to spread the word.

I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible especially now that I have become one of MHM’s regional coordinators

Area: Northern Ireland

I’ve been biking on and off since I was 16. I ride a Yamaha Midnight Star, and Honda Shadow, both cruisers or Arm-Chairs they’re great Therapy.

Joining MHM helps me get out to mix with biker’s and share my experience’s and allows others to open up conversation’s.

Since joining MHM, I’ve been invited to Event’s and to give short talk’s about the MHM to groups and clubs.

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: Surrey, Kent & South London

I’m Alex, based near Gatwick. I have been a motorcyclist for many years and passed my IAM advanced test a couple of years ago. One of my bikes is an old Honda that has turned into a restoration project that maybe one day I will finish and ride!

I really believe in the work MHM is doing and I know from experience the difference that having the right support can make for some. It also never fails to amaze me how brilliant the motorcycling community can be and the great feeling that being part of that community can bring. 

I’m lucky to be my own boss which gives me the flexibility to volunteer in the role of regional coordinator.  I really hope I can help make a difference and am looking forward to building relations with venues/hosts and other volunteers in my region

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.