Tibetans In Diaspora 127 | Ft: Tenzin Yangkyi | Youngest Tibetan Female Biker | Stories of Tibetans 207 My nane is Tenzin Yangkyi and I am a Tibetan. It was my father who deeply influenced my love for biking. He used to take me everywhere on his bike, and that's how I became fond of riding motorcycles. Through those rides, I had the chance to explore and discover new places with him. However, when I tried to learn how to ride myself, I faced a lot of discrimination and judgment. There was this stigma that gear bikes were meant for men, while scooters were for women. It frustrated me, and that frustration pushed me to learn. Thankfully, I had a brother who let me use his bike. Of course, since I was learning, I fell several times, and the repair costs started to add up. That's when I decided to get my own bike. I bought a second-hand one, but it was in terrible condition—it would overheat quickly, and the brakes weren’t working well. One day, I had an accident. Thankfully, the other person was unharmed, but when I removed my helmet, everyone assumed the accident was my fault—simply because I was a woman. No one helped me, even though I had broken my leg. I rode my bike to the hospital myself and got treated. My family was shocked when they saw me, but I’ve learned to move on. The past is the past. Now, I no longer feel afraid or discriminated against because I’ve become a skilled rider. Recently, I went on a trip to Ladakh with my father and brother. I even applied for the title of the youngest female rider to cross the highest pass in the world. I feel incredibly proud of myself for that accomplishment, and I owe so much to my family. Their unwavering support has been my biggest strength, and without them, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have. Yet, every time I embark on long rides, it hits me that many people still don’t know about Tibet. So, I always carry a Tibetan flag with me and take the opportunity to explain the Tibetan issue to anyone who asks. I’ll continue riding and raising awareness about Tibet whenever I get the chance. #BikerGirl #WomenWhoRide #MotorcycleAdventures #LehLadakhRide #YoungestFemaleRider #TibetanBiker #RideForTibet #FemaleMotorcyclist #LadakhPasses #TibetanCommunity #BikingAdventure #YoungRider #WomenWhoRide #GirlsWhoRide #BikingJourney #BikerGirlLife #FreedomOnWheels #RidingThroughLife #AdventureAwaits #BikeLover #GirlsCanRide #WomenOnWheels #BreakingStereotypes #RideLikeAGirl #EmpoweredWomen #WomenInAdventure #NoLimits #WomenInspiringWomen #ChallengingNorms #TibetanRights #RidingForTibet #TibetAwareness #FreeTibet #TibetanCulture #SpeakForTibet #TibetanJourney #BikingForACause #FamilySupport #ThanksToMyParents #InspiredByDad #SupportiveFamily #FamilyFirst