Beatrice Bossini will Eternally BEA.

We constantly add articles on MOTORESS about motorcycling‘s first women to win in certain motorsport disciplines or even the first women to compete …yet, a few weeks ago we lost, probably our first female to the sport, sadly—the young “Bea” ….Italy’s Beatrice Bossini.

All our strides forward taken as women in this sport in no manner exempts us from its tragic dangers—where in mishap, we are no different. Fatality has no gender distinction, here we are equal.

Many of us take such pleasure and fervour in our racing—riding the limits of our machines, of ourselves—for its all encompassing love. And if, and only if, you’ve done it, raced, you’ll understand. Yes I too was willing to trade the thrill and “liberation of speed” for the fatal threat-- knowing well of the negative outcomes' possible.

Yet there’s something painfully awakening as I mourn over the young Beatrice—she was so young, just 18--she just had her birthday.

It seems her fatal accident occurred while testing at Croatia’s Rijeka track on her Kawasaki Ninja 600, exiting the final corner onto the main straight. It seems that she suffered a highsider and, according to reports, was ejected from the bike, hitting the asphalt hard. Beatrice was declared dead at the scene.

I suppose, relating to the passion shared for motorcycling, imagining what her last thoughts were—thoughts of an amazing sensation feeding from her body to her mind; of motorcycling heights enjoyed on a track outside of her own country, manoeuvring at speed in harmony with the machine doing what she loved.

Motocicliste have a lovely tribute to "Bea". Even though in Italian, you can view some great images of her earlier years.

My heart goes out to Beatrice’s family and friends--sincerest condolences.

Thank you to Bea for giving us all such inspiring beauty, such enjoyment through her own unique, young spirited motorcycling example.

MOTORESSES in Ontario You’ve Still Got time to race!

MOTORESSES in Ontario You’ve Still Got time to race!

Have you been close? Did you before? Well here’s your chance to get back on the track and race before the seasons done!

“Toronto Motorsports Park” also referred to as “Cayuga” in South Western Ontario hosts the popular race series SOAR and for their final seasons' race on 11-13 September, there's still room in the women's only class for you! There’s nothing like the exhilaration motorcycle competition provides--the fun, the kick—regardless whether you win or not it’s just simply a blast!

SOAR racing boasts that their women’s class is starter friendly (also good for those of you who haven’t raced for a few years)—allowing newcomers the chance to give road racing a shot, you know, without feeling the pressure to produce results. And let’s face it not everyone wants to be a racer superstar –many simply enjoy the thrill of the track and the chance to occasionally compete.

Road racing can be perceived as a costly endeavour--really it doesn’t take a lot to get you and your bike on the track. That’s what it’s about--not the fancy race suit or the paint job, tyre warmers or an RV—you and the bike on the track—simple. Certainly you need experience, this is not for new riders --you’ll know if you’ve got enough operational skills to participate.

You’ll have to ensure your machinery meets track/race requirements (read here) and of course the full gamut of riding gear. Don’t panic when you open the rule book doc--if you’ve been on the track this year or own a sport bike—you're already close to having most of the requirements.

Your license fee for this one time race event is CAD$50. plus the one time registration fee of CAD$100. FAST, RACE and ARC school certificates are acceptable rider schooling criteria to get you on the tarmac.

Could there be a better grand finale to your riding season?
For questions contact SOAR and have fun!