Far Too Long

October 26, 2013

I started this thing to give continuous updates on various things, mainly on motorycycles… I love bikes.

So what has happened since, loads! For starts, what a summer! Blimey, not sure where you are, but in England we had a vintage year. It was warm and sunny. It’s rare to get both here.

So what has happened? The start of the summer was a bit of a blur to me. I was out on the bikes. The Norton let me down in Devon. Actually I think it wasn’t Norton’s fault, but NGK. Apparently their plugs are good with Commandos. Expensive lesson to learn.

So the good bits. Well, The Bikeshed had two incredible events, The Event and, I am sure you can guess it, The Event II. And what an event both of these were! Dutch and Co know how to put on a show. The first had about 50 exhibitors, which proved to be an amazing show of forward thinking bike designers and builders. It was such a success that the second needed more space. But it was the conscious decision to keep the same location. Let’s face it, Shoredich Studios is a great venue for incredible bikes.

Then there was the Event II. This proved to be more popular by having 5000 attendees. In hopes this would be bigger more space was taken to expand the show areas. Good thing too as it was full most the weekend. I was lucky enough to be able to volunteer and get a premier view of the bikes on display at the press night. Overall, this showed topped the first. Some new builders came with impressive transformation on bikes. The exhibitors from the first show also upped the game by bringing in new, exciting creations.

For both events, check out the photos at http://www.thebikeshed.cc

Then there was the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Last year was the inaugural kick off with 70 riders. The organisers had hoped to double the numbers this year. The over quadrupled the attendees to create the largest attended DGR on the plant. Sorry Oz, the pomes beat you again. There are so many videos on YouTube, Vimeo, MCN, etc. Do a search. If you you see the man with the handlebar moustache, bowler and pinstripe suit, that would be me.

Thanks for reading and hopefully catch you soon.