Don't miss Bespoked: The UK Handmade Bicycle Show at Brunel's Old Station this weekend

Don't miss Bespoked: The UK Handmade Bicycle Show at Brunel's Old Station this weekend

Posted on: 02 May 2019

Bristol's fans of two-wheeled transport are in for a Bank Holiday weekend treat when Bespoked: The UK Handmade Bicycle Show lands at Brunel's Old Station from Friday 3rd until Sunday 5th May 2019.

Bespoked: The UK Handmade Bicycle Show.

As the name suggests, it'll be a veritable hotbed of activity for specially designed, bespoke bikes created by independent makers and will be an event that everyone can get involved in, whether you're a keen cyclist, part of the industry or even a member of the press.

 

A celebration of handmade bicycles and the skilled folk who make them, this bespoke bike bonanza will feature a huge range of bikes (naturally) as well as attire, accessories and components for this popular mode of transport. It's proved a popular event all over the world too, with thousands of visitors, exhibitors and media taking part.

 

To whet your appetite, the programme of events lined up for the weekend will include a talk on sustainability in the cycling industry, a Q&A session with top cyclist Jet McDonald, coverage of Brighton University's Steel Bicycle Project, tips on how to build your own frame with The Bicycle Academy and Mark Reilly, and a few films including Adrian Timmis: Find The Bike.

 

Early Bird tickets are £15 for the day, you can gain entry to all three days' worth of activities with a £30 weekend ticket, and there's a special Sunday afternoon offer for £10. Friday will see a press launch between 11am and 1pm and will be open to the public from 1pm until 7pm, Saturday from 9.30am until 6pm, and Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

 

For for the full lowdown on Bespoked, pedal your way over here. Brunel's Old Station And Engine Shed is located at Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH - contact the organisers on 01453 297220 with any queries.


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Jamie Caddick

Jamie is a writer, blogger, journalist, critic, film fan, soundtrack nerd and all-round Bristolian good egg.  He loves the music of Philip Glass, the art of Salvador Dali, the writings of Charles Bukowksi and Hunter S Thompson, the irreverence of Harry Hill, and the timeless, straw-chomping exuberance of The Wurzels.  You can sometimes find him railing against a surging tide of passing cyclists, or gorging himself senseless on the Oriental delights of a Cosmos all-you-can-eat buffet.