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Helen Meeds

Helen is Sportsbikeshop's resident graphic designer, and one of our recent recruits to motorcycling. After a year on a Honda CBF125 she passed Direct Access in August 2021 and has since jumped from a Yamaha MT-07 to a 2023 Honda CB750 Hornet. In her relatively short spell of riding, she's covered more than 17,000 road miles, including tours of Britain and Europe, and even dabbled in trail riding.

  1. Oxford Aqua Pro T30 Roll-Bag review featured image
    30 Jul 2026

    Oxford Aqua Pro T30 Roll-Bag review

    Can a smaller tailbag cope with a European tour without becoming a packing headache? An 1800-mile trip provided the answer

  2. Furygan Ladies Jet Neon D3O gloves review featured image
    24 Jul 2026

    Furygan Ladies Jet Neon D3O gloves review

    Can a lightweight summer glove really stay comfortable in 40°C heat while still offering useful protection and control?

  3. Oxford Cool Seat Review featured image
    23 Jul 2026

    Oxford Cool Seat Review

    Can a mesh cover really make summer riding more comfortable? One scorching European road trip put Oxford’s Cool Seat to the test

  4. Furygan Allroad D3O boots review featured image
    9 Apr 2026

    Furygan Allroad D3O boots review

    Furygan's lightweight urban boots with D3O protection and Michelin soles are easy to live with, but do they stack up on the road?

  5. Oxford Ladies Mondial 2.0 textile trousers review featured image
    18 Sep 2025

    Oxford Ladies Mondial 2.0 textile trousers review

    Can Oxford’s laminated trousers deliver year-round touring performance without the premium pricetag?

  6. Oxford Ladies Mondial 2.0 textile jacket review featured image
    1 Aug 2025

    Oxford Ladies Mondial 2.0 textile jacket review

    After 2000 miles in spring showers, summer heat and autumn chills, the verdict is in on the Oxford Ladies Mondial 2 jacket

  7. Eleveit Tonale Waterproof boots review featured image
    30 Jun 2025

    Eleveit Tonale Waterproof boots review

    Eleveit's all-rounder boots face a demanding test over 1200 miles and leave our reviewer smiling...

  8. Shark Spartan GT Pro helmet review featured image
    26 Jun 2025

    Shark Spartan GT Pro helmet review

    Comfy, lightweight and looks cool. What’s not to like?

  9. Furygan Ladies Softshell Textile Trousers review featured image
    5 Aug 2024

    Furygan Ladies Softshell Textile Trousers review

    Our reviewer braces herself for life in a pair of baggy trousers…

  10. Furygan Ladies Odessa Vented 3in1 Textile Jacket review featured image
    23 Jul 2024

    Furygan Ladies Odessa Vented 3in1 Textile Jacket review

    There's more to Furygan's high-flow jacket than the warmest months of the year...

  11. Kriega Rollpack 20 tailbag review featured image
    22 Dec 2023

    Kriega Rollpack 20 tailbag review

    Kriega's Rollpack offers a simple solution for riders craving a high-quality tailbag

  12. Quad Lock Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head review featured image
    27 Sep 2023

    Quad Lock Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head review

    This charging solution for your phone that removes the need to plug it in - and makes it easier to attach it to the bike