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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rachael Davis

‘The exhilarating hobby that helped me overcome menopausal anxiety’

A woman from Dover who discovered a love for riding bikes at 50 is showing how motorcycling can transform lives - (Shiralee Swan/Collect/PA Real Life)

Defying the well-worn cliché of the mid-life crisis, a woman from Dover is demonstrating how motorcycling can profoundly transform lives, regardless of age. Claire Jones, 52, discovered her passion for two wheels at 50 and is now empowering other women to embrace the exhilaration of the open road through specialised mindset coaching.

While often dismissed as a predictable pursuit for those navigating middle age, Ms Jones's journey highlights a different narrative. In her twenties, she relished the thrill of riding pillion on her then-boyfriend’s motorbike, fully equipped with gear and captivated by the excitement. Yet, she never took the step to learn to ride herself.

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