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The Queen Rode a Motorcycle https://motoress.com/woman-rider/queen-elizabeth-ii-majestic- motorbike-manoeuvres/ On September the 8th, the UK and other connected countries were notified of the passing of their reigning monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Celebrated as 'the longest-reigning monarch in British history,' the queen's reach was far indeed, spanning from the United Kingdom, all the way west to Canada, in Australia far to the east, to New Zealand below, in South Africa, and also in Pakistan and Ceylon. But did you know Queen Elizabeth rode motorcycles and worked on engines? Oh yes – and if you think about it, running a country (or several) takes a bit more juice in the 'nerves of steel' department. Besides, what better way to serve your country than by diversifying the ol'pony- power portfolio? When Queen Elizabeth was Princess Elizabeth, she joined a Military Training Scheme during the Second World War like many young women of the time. It was there that she learned to ride a motorcycle. Pictured here (above right), the princess is riding a 250cc BSA C10 machine (though some say it was a Royal Enfield Model WD/D 250cc SV). In this riding photo above, she is navigating her way through a practice slalom course and even looking where she wants to go!" (i.e. "Where you look is where you go.) Princess Elizabeth's time in the women's Auxiliary Territorial Service as 'Inductee No. 230873' rendered her tearing apart and rebuilding engines, swapping tires, and working alongside her fellow ATF trainees. Coming home to Buckingham Palace in grease-spattered coveralls with dirt under her fingernails was just the beginning of the good lady's inspiration to the public in servicing her country. Elizabeth was also bolstering troops to rally to the cause with her right to autonomy being 'further inspiration for more independent roles for women in society.' This (and the daring exploits of other female riders like herself) gave rise to 'a new generation of women interested in riding. ã 1947 BSA C10 250cc