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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 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

  2. 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...

  3. 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?

  4. 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…

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Klim Ladies Altitude Gore-Tex trousers review featured image
    14 Jul 2025

    Klim Ladies Altitude Gore-Tex trousers review

    Klim's premium textile trousers proved their worth in all conditions over a 1440-mile tour of Scotland

  9. Klim Altitude Ladies Gore-Tex jacket review featured image
    19 Sep 2023

    Klim Altitude Ladies Gore-Tex jacket review

    Laminated kit for women isn't common - could Klim's Altitude survive an eight-day Scotland tour?

  10. Rev'it Descent H2O boots review featured image
    15 Sep 2023

    Rev'it Descent H2O boots review

    These boots look like they're made for walking, but how do they hold up for riding?

  11. Oxford Q4S Quick Release Tankbag review featured image
    25 Jul 2023

    Oxford Q4S Quick Release Tankbag review

    Oxford's Q4S tankbag is classy, compact and contemporary, but is it competent?

  12. Givi EA115 rolltop holdall review featured image
    24 Aug 2022

    Givi EA115 rolltop holdall review

    Simple doesn’t always mean basic. This waterproof rolltop holdall definitely held up to expectations