{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Biker's Voice Goes Global with India Hayes","description":"In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with India Hayes, founder of Bikers Hangout\u2014a grassroots global movement for motorcycle riders. Broadcasting from Warrington, England, India shares how her idea to connect riders around the world began in a hospital while recovering from pneumonia. Frustrated by the lack of an international biker network, she started a Facebook group. That seed grew into Bikers Hangout, a multimedia platform complete with its own radio station, live shows, club directory, and growing global partnerships. India opens up about riding through personal health struggles, including kidney failure and spinal issues, and how building Bikers Hangout gave her focus and something to live for. From her first illegally rebuilt TS125 to launching shows across the UK, US, and beyond, India\u2019s journey is powered by persistence and love for the biking community. She also talks about the importance of giving back, connecting small service businesses to riders, and using the platform to support organizations like Blood Bikes. With plans to tour more, build out the global club directory, and collaborate with TV hosts and major cargo networks, India shows what\u2019s possible when you follow your calling\u2014even if the road is bumpy. Her advice to rebels in waiting? Be patient, be relentless, and get out into the world. \u201cYou have one life, and that life is soon gone. So just do it. Give it 100%.\u201d Quoteable Quotes \u201cYou have one life, and that life is soon gone. So just do it. Give it 100%.\u201d \u201cThere wasn\u2019t a global bikers platform\u2014so I built one.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s quite an emotional connection you have with a motorcycle\u2026 you are at one.\u201d \u201cSometimes you\u2019ve got to stop and show them how it\u2019s done.\u201d \u201cEvery day is a new day. I\u2019ve got stuff to do.\u201d Episode Highlights The First Ride | Rebuilding a bike from boxes at 13 From Facebook to Global | How Bikers Hangout was born in a hospital bed Radio for Riders | Starting a biker-run global radio station Riding Through It | How India built a business while battling chronic illness Going Worldwide | 200+ clubs in the directory (and growing) Community, Not Commerce | Why they never charge the clubs The Real Ones | Featuring underground mechanics and unlisted legends Building for Others | Helping Blood Bikes generate income through partnerships The Long Game | Plans for tours, collaborations, and more shows Advice to Rebels | Patience, persistence, and putting in the work Links From Episode Bikers Hangout Website (https:\/\/www.bikershangout.co.uk\/)  India on LinkedIn (https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/india-hayes-703ba01a\/)  India on Threads (https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@bikershangout2019?xmt=AQF0TSiYBpXGOo9tddkzVQkU5unVaotSI1bI3Q4RCUpr-50)  India on TikTok (https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@indiahayes666) --------- About the Host of The RebelRebel  Learn more about Michael Dargie, his book on branding, and cool tools he built at https:\/\/MichaelDargie.com ","author_name":"The RebelRebel Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.therebelrebelpodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40130115\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198630550"}