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Esprit M on the move for Pink October

L'Esprit M rides for Pink October in Valence on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 9:30 a.m.
Esprit M on the move for Pink October

Esprit M on the move for Pink October

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L'Esprit M is on the move for Pink October. Help us drive back breast cancer by taking care of your body, by adopting preventive gestures and making a donation to the Le Ruban Rose association.

Join L'Esprit M

Our aim is to help reduce the incidence of breast cancer by spreading the message and promoting your physical well-being, in a festive atmosphere that's not obsessed with results or performance.

Roll for Pink Ribbon

For L'Esprit M, riding for the Pink Ribbon means showing solidarity and continuing our commitment to the role of women in the world of motorcycling (in the same way as riding for the DGR, against testicular and prostate cancer). On October 6, 2024, we're organizing a motorcycle ride to celebrate the freedom to ride, the freedom to live our passion for motorcycling.

Riding with L'Esprit M means making a donation

We'll be asking you to contribute €25.00 per helmet, all of which will be donated to the Ruban Rose association to help in the fight against breast cancer.

Schedule for the morning of driving

09h30

Welcome coffee coffee (or tea) and croissant.

10h00

Motorcycle road touring Enjoy our beautiful roads and vibrant autumn colors.

12h00

Lunch from 25 people (reservation required!): we can set up a convivial meal at L'Esprit M, specially prepared by Christophe our Chef (starter, main course and dessert for €25).

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Pink October & The Pink Ribbon

Pink October

In France, breast cancer is still the leading cancer in women in terms of the number of new cases (around 49,000) and deaths (11,900). Unfortunately, these figures are not decreasing. Yet, detected at an early stage, breast cancer can not only be cured in over 90% of cases, but also treated with less aggressive therapies.

Le Ruban Rose association

Association loi 1901 Ruban Rose is a non-profit organization created in 1994. It has two main missions: to support research and to inform and raise awareness of breast cancer. To this end, it launches information campaigns, organizes events and distributes awareness kitskits, etc.

Prevention, the first battle against (breast) cancer

early detection & mammography

Despite advances in treatment, early detection is still one of the most effective weapons in the fight against breast cancer. Remember to get yourself screened, have a baseline mammogram from the age of 40 and then have it renewed regularly. From the age of 50, join the organized breast cancer screening program set up by the public authorities every 2 years.

Prevention at every age, in the privacy of your home

Self-palpation, the little gesture that saves! And since laughing and/or singing helps us remember the right reflexes... here's a reminder by Gérémy Crédeville. Many thanks to him! Share this video without moderation!

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Let's play a motorcycle apéro game

Let's play a motorcycle apéro game

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Let's play a motorcycle party game. The first 100% motorcycle party game: Ride' Trippers. Pure pleasure, fun and general motorcycle knowledge.

Who's behind Ride' Trippers

" The Pilot is me!
The reason I created this game is not because I'm a fast driver, but because, short of setting times, I wanted to put some gas in your life! " 

The game's creator? LILY Motarde & Pistarde!

" I'm Lily, and you may have come across me on social networks, on my blog or on other platforms under the name "Talons et Guidon". When it comes to democratizing the role of women in motorcycling, I'm always hands-on. Whether it's my sports bike on the track, my roadster for road trips or my Cafe Racer for strolling around vintage car or motorcycle shows, I always have a good reason to get equipped. What I like most of all is to share and pass on my passion through the various events I organize every year.
It was during some of these events that I came up with the idea of a 100% motorcycle card game! 

Heels & Handlebars and L'Esprit M

We discovered Alyson on the networks (insta Talons et Guidon), then had the chance to see her in real life at the motorcycle show, and that's where the magic happened! Marjolaine and Alison were unstoppable! Sharing experiences, know-how and anecdotes, they were a real pleasure to listen to (dixit Pierre-Christophe).

And so, quite naturally, L'Esprit M has added the Guide des motardes and the Ride' Trippers game!

Let's play a motorcycle apéro game? Yes, but how?

Do you love motorcycling? Riding with your biker buddies? Laughing and making fun of them when they're out riding? Do you think you can answer all the questions about this world? Then this is the game for you!

The motorcycle game concept

The idea is to test your general knowledge of motorcycling while having a laugh! Enjoy it on a roadtrip, a track day or a cross-country day, between two acrobatic tricks in a parking lot, or even over a drink with your buddies (after the ride!). Ride' Trippers is a simple game, made up entirely of cards, with clear rules and no limits on the number of players. As long as you can read, anyone can play... even if you're slow on the bike!

From age 10, minimum of 3 drivers to start a game (and 72 to finish!). Approx. 30 min. of unlimited repetition.

130 cards of pure pleasure

Three types of cards to get the handles and brains turning: the "Handlebars" are for questions about riders, events, competitions, important people, etc.... Engine" questions are about motorcycles or mechanics. And last but not least, the "Tools" section is for pledges, brakes or, on the contrary, nudges aimed at yourself or other players.

Will you be "Biker of the Year" if you're first past the chequered flag, or the circuit's "Leek" if you're dead last? Either way, who cares? The aim is to have fun!

Premières parties

Let's play a motorcycle party game together!

Quand : le jeudi 17 octobre 2024 dès 18h00 (puis tous les troisièmes jeudi du mois)
Où : à L’Esprit M (Bar Restaurant & Agence de voyages à moto à Valence) !
Comment : en partie collective

Toutes les infos utiles sur la page des parties collectives de Ride’Trippers.

L'Esprit M - Bar Resto moto during the game

The Esprit M - Bar Resto moto team will be with you every step of the way. Drinks include local beers, local wines and house cocktails. The menu also includes carefully selected softs and house mocktails designed and created by our barman. And if you're feeling a bit peckish, you'll enjoy our famous platters of regional specialities (charcuterie, cheese, mixed, vegan). To finish on a sweet note, you can try our homemade brownie, if you feel like it!

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Women on motorcycles

Photo in black and white, on the side of the road climbing a pass in the Vercors. In the foreground, Nathalie on her Royal Enfield, in the background on the left, Magali on a Z650 RS Kawasaki from the motorcycle travel agency, and in the third, Jocelyne as a passenger. In the background, a path leading into the forest.
Nathalie, Magali and Jocelyne on a trip with us in the Vercors mountains

Women on motorcycles

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Women on motorcycles... what a vast and exciting program!

Current situation

The majority view of women in the world of motorcycling

" Today, it's clear, a woman must dress in pink... or white (with a waiver, of course!) and the adornment will be in butterfly or arabesque... But it's obvious, they shouldn't be left to choose, motorcycling is a man's thing, the passenger must respond to the frame. "

Whether or not individuals have such strong opinions, the problem remains: even if attitudes are changing, the major clothing brands and chains continue to offer limited collections in terms of variety of styles, colors, sizes, body types... 

Personally, to find the right motorcycle boots for me, I go for the men's range, which offers a much wider choice of models for different riding styles, especially enduro. Anyway, with my round calves, I can't close women's boots! Marjolaine

Women on motorcycles for L'Esprit M

L'Esprit M believes that at moto, as in the corporate world and in society in general, freedom to act and the promotion of talent should be parity. So, to ensure that our values are not just fine words, L'Esprit M takes concrete action on a daily basis to contribute to a better balance between men and women.

Actions implemented by L'Esprit M

Women on motorcycles and their outfits

At L'Esprit M, we've decided to put the spotlight on choice and diversity for women bikers, who are all too often confined to the role of SDS. You only have to look at the catalogs of the major brands to realize that women are passengers, not riders. And whether she's in one or the other of these roles, she has little choice of equipment. From the outset, we've worked with equipment brands like Eudoxie and Helstons, who offer choices and creations that are out of the ordinary, with a style all their own. Many thanks to them.

We're also keen to offer clothing brands designed for bikers, by bikers. Collections of adapted clothing in a variety of styles, often absent from the OEM chains (motorcycle mass retailers). For example, Théia, Wildust Sisters, Eudoxie... are present in our our store.

For our store, our philosophy guides us every day. It's the same one that drives us in everything we do: pleasure, aesthetics, comfort, quality and, of course, safety. And so, after Eudoxie, Helstons, Lamazuna and our local craftsmen, we now welcome Théia moto with its classy, comfortable range, designed for all women bikers, so you can ride as much as you like!

Influential women in the motorcycle world

L'Esprit M continues its commitment to women bikers by working with women and associations who are changing the face of motorcycling. For example:
  • The organization of a special day for Femmes et Moto members. This day, co-organized with members of the association, included a mechanical workshop, motorcycle mobility and an insurance workshop. And let's not forget the culinary delights, with a tasty snack prepared by our chef, Christophe.
  • Elodie and Abigaïl's request for sponsorship. Encouraged by Abigaïl's participation in our mecha tutorials, they came to us to ask for financial support for their first Raid Passion Désert. And once again, L'Esprit M was there! Free use of premises and staff for late-night salsa parties!

Out-of-the-ordinary biker experiences

  • "To have circumnavigated the world on a motorcycle, alone and unassisted, in the 1970s, and to have written no less than 4 books as a result? Anne-France Dautheville replies: "It's done!
  • "Travel the world on a motorcycle and combine encounters of all kinds with humanitarian missions?" Mélusine Mallander says: "Check! A great story to discover.
  • "Start your own auto-moto business and help women lacking confidence get started?" Alyson aigrain shouts "Yeah!" to us. Thanks for the guide book.
  • "Take a motorcycle road trip through the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, particularly the Drôme :-D, draw at each stop and produce a book combining text and personal illustrations? Laurence Veillet gives us a big "Yes!
  • "In the spring, setting yourself the goal of taking part in the October Raid Passion Désert when you haven't ridden a motorcycle in years?" Elodie and Abigaïl can affirm "We did it!"

We're delighted to have books written by women bikers on our shelves.

We're also proud to be able to offer them a platform on our premises. In June 2022, Anne-France Dautheville came to tell us about some of the stages of her journey (with autographs). At the end of 2023, the Desert Princesses (Abigaïl and Elodie) came to tell us about their first raid in the Moroccan desert...

And we don't intend to stop there. If you'd like to share your motorcycling adventures with Esprit M, contact us at so we can organize the event together.

Women on motorcycles make their festivals

L'Esprit M is also involved in promoting women in the world of motorcycling. We make it a point of honor to take part in events where women in the world of motorcycling are showcased. The Soro Motorshowunder the aegis of Eric Bernard, showcased a world that was both more intimate and more powerful. Women who are finally finding their place, and who know how to put forward their needs, whether as passengers or drivers! It's also thanks to this show that we've met some wonderful people with strong and exciting projects, including of course Estelle and her famous Théia brand, which we're honored to present to you.

Women in positions of responsibility, in the motorcycle world too!

As charity begins at home, L'Esprit M is also about true parity. Marjolaine and Pierre-Christophe are a true couple of managing partners, a man and a woman on an equal footing, each working in his or her own area of expertise, with the same status and the same salary.

What's in store for women bikers with L'Esprit M?

And what's next? First, there's the Femmes et Moto & Camp (article link) from September 20 to 22, 2024. A new story is being written with this active and committed association. We'll be there as a tour operator, delighted to welcome you, to present our philosophy and destinations, and to talk about preparing your trousseau for a successful motorcycle road trip.

In the spring of 2025, the second Soro Motorshow will be held, and that's quite a program.

And in between, we'll take you along the wet, leafy paths of autumn, over the snow of the Vercors this winter, and in spring along the winding back roads of the Vercors and the dusty, stony paths we know so well. We'd be delighted to show you that with the right guide, a small group, patience and confidence, these tours are accessible to everyone.

The female biker is a niche within a niche! Today, L'Esprit M is also a UFO in the world of motorcycling. It's a place to live, with a bar, restaurant and concerts, but also a place to get away from it all, with motorcycle trips and our "magic monkeys". magic monkeys " ! In this sometimes harsh world, we're also keen to promote pleasure and comfort for all. Over 400m² of space welcomes you in 4 distinct areas. And when it comes to travel, you'll be riding in comfort, not as a "mule". mule "You don't have to be a mule to carry all the gear, with no mental burden (we'll take it!). You'll enjoy the present moment: breaks, luggage management, tastings, discoveries, moments of well-being, if you wish...

Follow us to find out about upcoming motorcycle trips and events or contact us so that we can design your own personalized trip together..

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