Girls and women can do as much as boys and men – if they like so – in life, at work, in sports. The “Lady Enduro” motorbike racers are a bunch of brave and funny girls who promote this message through their committed participation in the heavily male-dominated Italian Enduro championship. These pictures were shot in July 2016 as part of a visual story-telling project on fighting gender stereotypes. Le donne, e le ragazze ancor di più, possono fare le stesse cose che fanno uomini... Read more
Girls just wanna have fun
Equal Fun
Girls and women can do as much as boys and men - if they like so - in life, at work, in sports.
Enduro ladies preparing for the race
The Lady Enduro Project motorbike racers are a bunch of brave and funny girls who committedly participate in the heavily male-dominated Italian Enduro Championship.
Dads are key supporters
Italian enduro champion Anna Sappino leaves for the race accompanied by her husband Marco and their little Mattia.
Female confidences
Support from friends is an injection of energy for the race.
Ready for departure, go.
Cross test
Racer Susanna Grasso during a cross test at the "Under 23 - Senior Competion" at Vesime, Italy in July 2016. #italianoenduro
In the woods
Enduro motorbikers love and respect nature, says Raissa Terranova, one of the youngest Italian Enduro ladies. Here Raissa is racing through the woods during the enduro test.
I'm a Lady, am I not?
Raissa Terranova elegantly driving her bike during the cross test at the "Under 23 - Senior Competion" at Vesime, Italy in July 2016.
Time for maintenance
Bike care and maintenance are part of the game. Here enduro racer Susanna Grasso takes care of her KTM 125.
The Lady Enduro Project at rest
The end of the race is a wonderful time for fun and friendship. Racers Anna Sappino, Paola Veronelli, Maria Teresa Belgiovine, Raissa Terranova, Susanna Grasso take a rest after the "Under 23 - Senior Competition" at Vesime, Italy, July 2016.