LEWIS TO COMPETE IN WORLD WOMEN ’ S MOTORCYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Kiwi motorcycle racer , Avalon Lewis ( nee Biddle ) is set to compete in the next round of the Women ’ s World Circuit Racing Championship in Italy . As a seasoned competitor and former European Women ’ s Cup Champion , Lewis ’ return to the global stage is an exciting prospect for the motorcycling community down under . Round Four of the inaugural world Championship for women will take place at Cremona circuit . The championship sees the world ’ s best female riders go head-to-head on equal Yamaha R7 machinery at select World Superbike events throughout 2024 . Lewis ’ participation is particularly noteworthy as she is returning to racing after having some time off due to the arrival of her first child , Nash . With the support of MTF Finance and Carl Cox Motorsport , Avalon is thrilled to have this opportunity to compete . She also has full support from many former top level competitors , including ex-World Superbike racer , Aaron Slight . “ I ’ m incredibly excited to be competing in the next round of the World Women ’ s Motorcycling Championship ,” said Biddle . “ Italy holds a special place in my heart and I ’ m so grateful to my close supporters and family who have rallied around and made this event possible ”. “ I ’ m looking forward to giving it my all against some of the best riders in the world . With a few rounds under their belt and some track time at this circuit already , these women are very competitive . I ’ ll only have limited seat time on an R7 in New Zealand before heading over , so the first day is going to be very important for me to learn the bike and circuit quickly . I ’ d love to do the full championship and compete for a world title , which is a new opportunity for women in circuit racing , but for now I must be realistic and simply make the