One of the most encouraging developments in motorcycling over the last decade, in my opinion, is the inclusion of female riders. In Beijing, at least, the number of female riders is increasing rapidly. Forget the Prada/LV/Channel and strutting through malls ... these female gems want Alpinestar/Dianese/AGV and LOTS of track speed.

Here is an example of a recent race in Beijing, on modified scoots. By the way ...

1) Those little scooters are FAST - damn fast;
2) The females are highly competitive, aggressive riders; and,
3) There is the proverbial umbrella eye-candy, albeit boys

Very, very cool.
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Starting line-up ...



The group moving into a corner ...



Serious concentration through a corner ...



Umbrella boys, and yellow-shirted track official ...



Signs of approval ...



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