Damsels in distress? No way! Move over Prince Charming, and hand us your wrench while you’re at it. Here a few simple tips when it comes to knowing the basics on how to service your bike, courtesy of Rising Sun Workshop's co-founder Adrian Sheather.
In turbulent times, I find myself looking for the people closest to me who are remaining strong through it all, and no one has done this better than my mum. Who is your hero?
We’ve endured a lot since the idea for Rising Sun Workshop left my parents garage four years ago. The process has turned us into business owners, leaders, managers, directors, ball-busters, politicians, diplomats, activists… whatever it took to get through the gauntlet that is setting up a community-centred business. After a tough day I ask myself, "What is the real measure of success?"
Why do we perceive that any woman who represents a male dominated community, is simply seen as a hired pacifier rather than an integral part? After being nicknamed "Snow White" I ask myself who are the seven dwarves I represent and why is there so much judgement targeted at us motorcyclists and Petrolettes?
