Taking place on 23-25 March at Brunel’s Old Station in Bristol, Bespoked Bristol is a UK based public event promoting the international talents of independent bicycle makers and designers.
We took some random photos of the weird and wonderful bikes on offer over the weekend. A number of local Bristol businesses exhibiting point to a young but thriving community of handbuilt bike specialists in the city. On the strength of last year’s show, the organisers also managed to exceed all their expectations and pull in some of the best builders from elsewhere across the UK, and from Italy, France, the US and Germany.
As the event organisers point out….
Bespoked Bristol originates from a frame building and event organising background. We realised the need for an event, in the UK, to promote the international art of the handmade bicycle. We understand the craft and passion of beautiful bicycles and the importance for the makers and designers to have the opportunity to promote their work to the public, as well as swapping ideas and building a community.
This year winners of the show awards were:
- Robin Mather – Best of Show – Sponsored by Reynolds
- Ricky Feather, Rapha bikeBest Road Bicycle – Sponsored by Reynolds
- Roberts and Winter Bicycles (Joint winner) Touring/randonneur
- Demon Frameworks – Best Track Bicycle – Sponsored by Brooks
- Mercian –Jane’s Bike – Best Utility Bicycle – Sponsored by Brooks
- Crisp Titanium Best Off Road – Sponsored by Hope
- Wilkinson Cycles – Best New Builder Sponsored by Columbus and Ceeway
- TubalCain (Tim March) – The Spirit of Cycling
- Robin Mather – The Public Vote sponsored by Brooks England
- 2nd –Donhue Bicycles
- 3rd – Feather Cycles
