Avalon Lewis
Motorcycle racing // Auckland, New Zealand
Avalon's Socials:
NZ’s Avalon Lewis made history as the first woman to win the Supersport 600 championship while competing globally in the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship.
Avalon's Sponsors:
n/a
CHAT & RACER CALENDAR COMING
NEWS:
GRRL! Weekly Top-10 Newsletter
SubscribeSOCIALS:
VIDEOS:
FULL BIO: Avalon Lewis
New Zealand’s motorcycle racing sensation Avalon Lewis has shattered barriers as the first woman to win the New Zealand Supersport 600 championship, while simultaneously competing internationally in the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship with Carl Cox Motorsport.
EARLY YEARS
Born on September 21, 1992, in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand, Avalon grew up immersed in a world of speed and competition. Her father Keith Biddle was a speedway bike racer, while her uncle Bruce Biddle competed as an Olympic cyclist who claimed third place in the road race at the 1972 Munich Games. This rich motorsports heritage laid the foundation for her future racing career. After attending Pinehurst School in Albany, Auckland, she pursued a degree in Sports Science at Massey University, equipping herself with both the knowledge and family background that would fuel her racing ambitions.
EARLY SUCCESS
Avalon’s racing journey began at just six years old when she first climbed aboard a Yamaha PW50. Her natural talent quickly emerged as she finished as runner-up in her debut mini-road race season, earning recognition as “most promising newcomer.” The young racer focused on 125cc bikes initially, where within just three seasons, she was already making waves in New Zealand motorsports. Her early career highlighted her exceptional ability with runner-up finishes in the New Zealand Championships and claiming prestigious victories at both the New Zealand Grand Prix and Tourist Trophy events. The Tourist Trophy Title victory wasn’t merely a win—it signaled the arrival of a formidable competitor who would soon redefine women’s presence in motorcycle racing across the country.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024-2025: Competed in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) under the Carl Cox Motorsport banner[2][3].
- 2025: Crowned New Zealand Pro Twin Champion with 11 wins out of 12 starts on a Yamaha, including a lap record and pole position[5].
- 2025: Achieved 4th place at Assen in Race 1 of the WorldWCR Championship[5].
- 2024: Returned to international competition after giving birth to her first child, Nash[1][3].
- 2024: Made history with her husband Jake Lewis by both winning titles on the same weekend[2].
- Pre-2024: Became the first woman to win a 600cc National Championship race at the Taupo Round to NZSBK[5].
- Pre-2024: Won the New Zealand Supersport 600 championship on an MTF Finance-sponsored Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, becoming the first woman to achieve this feat[1].
REPUTATION
In New Zealand’s motorsports community, Avalon has established herself as far more than just a talented female racer—she’s become a standard-bearer for excellence regardless of gender. Her groundbreaking achievement as the first woman to win the New Zealand Supersport 600 championship demolished long-standing barriers in the sport. Known for her relentless consistency and technical precision, Lewis has developed a reputation for thriving under pressure and delivering results when they matter most. Competitors respect her calculated racing style, combining strategic thinking with raw speed that has seen her dominate in multiple classes. Off the track, she’s equally respected for her determination to return to elite competition after motherhood, demonstrating that family and professional racing careers can coexist. Her partnership with her husband Jake Lewis, himself an accomplished racer, has created a power couple dynamic in New Zealand motorsports, with both athletes pushing each other to new heights while supporting each other’s ambitions on the international stage.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025 and beyond, Avalon has set her sights firmly on international success in the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship. After her strong showing at Assen with a fourth-place finish, she’s hungry for that maiden podium and ultimately aims to become the first New Zealand woman to claim a world championship title in motorcycle racing. Her partnership with Carl Cox Motorsport provides the professional platform needed to achieve these global ambitions. Beyond personal accolades, she’s working to build strategic partnerships with companies like Whites Power Sports to create more opportunities for women in motorsports. The broader vision driving Avalon forward is to fundamentally transform the landscape of motorcycle racing by proving that women belong at the sport’s highest levels. She intends to use her growing international profile to inspire the next generation of female racers in New Zealand and worldwide, establishing pathways that didn’t exist when she began her journey.
References:
[1] Avalon Lewis Career Profile
[2] Carl Cox Motorsport Team Announcement
[3] Women in Motorsport: Breaking Barriers
[4] New Zealand Motorsport Championships History
[5] Avalon Lewis: Rising Star in International Racing
Have Avalon updates or corrections? Please let us know – We’d love to keep this profile current.
