Motorcycle Racer Avalon's 2015 European Cup campaign

I am Avalon Biddle, a 22 year old motorcycle racer from Orewa, New Zealand with goals of racing and winning on the world stage. I am totally dedicated to racing, already spending half of each of the past three years racing in Italy to develop my career. As a female in a male dominated sport, it takes a lot of mental strength, determination and physical training to make it to the top. At the moment I am leading the NZ championships in the superlite class, while also training every day and working full time in a motorcycle shop to earn some of the money needed to fund my racing. Here you can find out more about my 2015 season and how you can help me reach my goal....

My Project

I believe I have the speed and skill to fight for the European Women’s Cup title in 2015 and am fundraising for contributions to make this season financially possible. As kiwis we face many obstacles racing against the best riders in the world up in Europe, and I am seeking support from you to convert my determination to beat the odds into success for everyone who has helped me along the way.

2015 Championship outline:

This year I have entered to race the European Women’s Cup, a series for women aged 17 – 23 years old hosted at World Superbike events. The Women’s Cup is held in amongst the European Junior Cup championship, with women being eligible to score points for both the women’s cup and the European Junior cup title. This series is run on equal machinery which provides cut-throat racing between both men and women and it is my dream to use this class to show my skill amongst the best in Europe and as a stepping stone to the world championship in the future. Also with a Honda 600cc ride up for grabs as the ultimate prize this is a big opportunity for my motorcycle racing career. The championships are run at world Superbike events, which attract up to 30,000 spectators in countries including countries Spain, France, Italy, UK, Holland and Portugal.

http://www.europeanjuniorcup.com/ejc/womens-cup/

Success so far:

I have spent the last three years fine-tuning my skills in Italy, racing against the fierce competition of the Italian Championships. In 2013 I finished on the podium twice and in 2012, my first year full time overseas, I finished 2nd in the Italian Women’s Championship.

2012

9th New Zealand Supersport 600 championships

2011

2nd overall Castrol Power 1 N.Z. superbike championships, 125gp

Winner New Zealand Tourist Trophy Title, 125gp

9th Asia Road Race cup, Sugo – Japan

2010

1st Australasian Formula Extreme Championships, 125gp stock class

2nd overall Castrol Power 1 N.Z. superbike championships, 125gp

2009

1st New Zealand Grand Prix, 125gp

2nd Victoria Motorcycle Club Actrix Winter series, 125gp

4th overall Castrol Power 1 NZ superbike championships, 125gp

Set new 125gp lap record at Manfield Raceway, Fielding, 1.13.6

Nominated Most Promising Newcomer at Motorcycling New Zealand awards dinner

2x winner Motorcycling New Zealand Female contribution to Motorcycling award

Massey University Blues award winner

Budget:

I am aiming to raise $15,000 via this Spark My Potential campaign. This breaks down to:

International race insurance - $1,500

NZ and FIM license and medical - $300

Flights - $2,500

Mechanic wage and travel - $8,000

Fuel for travel in campervan - $2,700

Total: $15,000

I need your support to reach this budget which will allow me to travel, hire a mechanic and compete at my best throughout the season. I am very appreciative of the support I already have from my sponsors and family, and hope that you will join me on this journey, and into a career in the world championships.

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Every person who makes a pledge will receive regular updates sent directly from Europe to your inbox. I will keep you personally updated on my travels, training and of course, race results!

Every pledge will also go into the draw to win one of 5 prize packs, which include a signed photo canvas and other goodies.

This first 15 donations of over $200 will receive a ticket for a meet and great with me at Hampton Downs round of the New Zealand Championships - 7,8th January 2015. (Alternative dates can be arranged if desired!)

Donations over $1000 will have the opportunity for branding on my bike, racing gear and website (to be discussed).