HOW IT STARTED
Full Throttle Full Heart began the way most good things do—with fear, doubt, and a stubborn spark of hope.
I didn’t grow up around bikes. I wasn’t the kid tearing through fields or the teenager fixing up an old engine in the garage. I came to riding later in life, driven not by confidence but by the quiet, persistent question: What if I could?
The first time I sat on a motorcycle, I was scared stiff. I thought riders were fearless, hardwired for risk and adrenaline—nothing like me. But I quickly learned that the real magic of riding isn’t about fearlessness at all. It’s about showing up scared, shaky, unsure—and doing it anyway.
I searched for books that talked honestly about what it feels like to be a beginner, to battle nerves, to fight the voice in your head that says you’re not cut out for this. But I couldn’t find them. So I wrote one.
Full Throttle Full Heart was born out of my own wobbly, beautiful journey into motorcycling—written for anyone who’s ever dreamed of riding but wondered if they were brave enough, strong enough, or "the right type."
This isn’t just a book about bikes. It’s about freedom. Confidence. Healing.
THE MISSION
Redefining the Way We Ride
I’m Michelle Hatcher—author of Full Throttle Full Heart, editor of Full Throttle Half Century, lifelong storyteller, and an unapologetically passionate motorcyclist.
Here, you’ll find honest stories about learning to ride, the beautiful (and sometimes messy) psychology behind motorcycling, and the hard-won lessons about fear, failure, and showing up for yourself anyway.
I believe riding a motorcycle is about so much more than throttle and clutch—it’s about writing your own story, on your own terms.
So if you’ve ever felt the call of two wheels—even if it’s just a whisper—I hope you’ll join me.
The road is wide open. And you’re absolutely allowed to be here.
Ride with Purpose: £1 from Every Book Sold Supports Make Your Mark — Changing Lives Through Motorcycling
How Your Purchase Makes a Difference
When you buy a copy of Full Throttle Full Heart, you’re not just investing in your own riding journey—you’re helping to empower others to start theirs.
For every book sold, £1 is donated directly to Make Your Mark, an incredible programme using the power of motorcycling to support mental health, build confidence, and transform lives through mentorship and learning.
Make Your Mark works with people of all ages who are facing life’s toughest challenges—providing skills, support, and a sense of belonging through two wheels and open roads.
Your ride matters. And so does theirs.
