The Biker Mums - Catriona McIntosh Thomson & Jayne Simpson

The Biker Mums - Catriona McIntosh Thomson & Jayne Simpson

From Journey to a Dream by Radio Manx Ltd

February 6, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

This episode features biker mums Catriona McIntosh Thomson and Jayne Simpson discussing their experiences supporting their children in road racing.

Not every journey to a dream starts on the Mountain Course - and not every hero in the paddock wears leathers. In this episode of Journey to a Dream, the spotlight shifts to two important people behind the scenes: the biker mums. Catriona McIntosh Thomson and Jayne Simpson are known around the paddock as the mums of Grant Thomson and Marcus Simpson, but their role in road racing goes far beyond that. They talk openly with Beth about what it’s like when your child chooses road racing, the nerves that never quite go away, the early mornings, the overflowing trophy cabinets and the unwavering support it takes to help someone else chase a dream. Honest, funny, and relatable, this episode is a reminder that while riders take to the course alone, they never get there on their own. You can listen back to the previous JTAD podcasts with Grant here and with Marcus here, and they both also took part in the first ever Journey to a Dream Live from the Queen's . It would great if you could follow the riders on social media - your support makes such a difference. Grant is on Facebook and Instagram and you can find Marcus on Facebook and Instagram too. You can find details about their…

People in this episode

Host: Beth

Guests: Catriona McIntosh Thomson, Jayne Simpson

Topics covered

  • road racing
  • support
  • parenting
  • motorsports
  • personal journeys

Keywords

  • biker mums
  • road racing
  • support
  • motorsports
  • parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Journey to a Dream, Radio Manx Ltd

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