Sarah Lezito
The French tend to be recognized for fine cuisine, exquisite wine and the latest in modern art and fashion. This Moto Miss Monday, I’m highlighting the French for another reason, their motorcycle stunt superstar – Sarah ‘Lezito’ Vignot.
If you’ve been to any motorcycle show, or have even seen an action movie, odds are you’ve seen some pretty impressive motorcycle stunts. While the superstars on the big screen tend to be the ones we recognize, there are people who have a handle on these two-wheeled machines like real superheroes might.
Sarah Lezito is one of these impressive individuals. Not only is stunt-riding her full-time job, she has also been in movies such as “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, taking the place of Black Widow on a custom electric LiveWire Harley-Davidson.
At the age of about 13, Sarah started her stunts on a quad bike. Once her riding acrobatics strengthened in her later teens, she moved up to a Yamaha 125 DTX. Since, she has performed on a wide array of sport bikes, simply attributing to the impeccable ability she has to share a rhythm with and understanding of each motorcycle she rides.
Her talents have certainly garnered well-earned attention across social media platforms. From a booming Instagram, to a highly popular YouTube channel. If you’re looking to see her practice new stunts, fall and get back up with ease, avoid getting discouraged, and succeed with some amazing stunts – absolutely give her a follow.
Despite being at a skill-level that is seemingly unattainable to most riders, Sarah’s ambition as a female stunt rider is to simply inspire other women to take up riding. She hopes that her growing popularity through both cinema and social media will help spark an interest and maybe even encourage women to showcase their own stunts and skills on platforms that can generate communities of support.
While most of us probably aren’t out looking to do motorcycle acrobatics, I admire Sarah Lezito for doing something unconventional and daring. Her skills make it evident that riding a motorcycle, intricately understanding the mechanics of a bike, and even doing crazy stunts is something anyone can do if they are passionate – regardless of gender. Breaking down barriers and enabling other women to do the same is something Sarah Lezito has surely accomplished, embodying the true spirit of what it means to be a feminist motorist.
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