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One is Not the Loneliest Number

For three hours I stared at the darkened highway just beyond the glow of the headlights, used one finger to hold the steering wheel straight, and stayed silent so as to not wake Shaun Guardado of Suicide Machine Co., curled into a ball in the fully reclined passenger seat. I listened to the audiobook version of Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian, Or the Evening Redness in the West for the fifth time, and as the sun climbed out from behind the Sierra Nevadas I was stung by words I know too well: “The way of the world is to bloom and...

Handcrafted - Custom Motorcycle Film

Living on a giant island miles from anywhere instills a make do and mend culture, and the Australian custom motorcycle culture has wholeheartedly embraced this. Some of the best bikes we've seen over recent years have originated downunder and it's no coincidence that Deus, Pipeburn, Return of the Cafe Racers and the DGR all began in Oz. This film (actually long enough to wear that title) by Purpose Built Moto & Electric Bubble dives into the nations custom scene to find out what makes it tick. Grab a cold one and enjoy.

Bonhams Auction - Las Vegas

I'm not in the market for any more motorcycles, especially the pricey investment type, but if I was I'd be registering with Bonhams for their upcoming auction in Las Vegas - 24th January. Above is what appears to be a hugely undervalued ex-Steve McQueen 1971 Husqvarna 250 Cross. Seeing as the last bonfide McQueen Husky went for circa $200k the estimate of $50,000 - $60,000 seems a touch clickbait-ish. But I'm no expert on these things. There's a bumper selection of rare bikes that'll cross the block but here are a few that I'd go for, if Bonhams accepted Monopoly...

2018 YouTube Selection

Here's a small selection of videos our YouTube Channel that we shot this year. The page might take a while to load, so if you are impatient you can click here instead. Of course we have to start with our big show at Tobacco Dock, the biggest and best yet. Having spent so many years talking about doing our own track day it was about time we pulled our fingers out. And as usual we got a bit carried away.... the inaugural Café Racer Cup was a huge success, roll on 2019 Ross took to the hills on the Triumph...

MotoGP Live in Shoreditch

In 2014 a few of the original BSMC crew were guests on the then relatively new MotoGP show produced by BT Sport, just down the road at Here East, in the Olympic Park, Stratford. As lifelong race fans this was quite a coup, and a chance to try and prove that we weren't a bunch of latte quaffing hipsters from the upper east side. Backed-up by a few props; Dutch's Ducati Paul Smart, his outgoing BMW R80 and the Spirit of the Seventies Barbour Triumph we championed the new wave custom scene and our plans for the future. Even fuelled...

Sunday Scramble by Mykola Romanovsky

Talented photographer and Bike Shed Regular Mykola Romanovsky came along for the ride at the Sunday Scramble and captured some stunning images this weekend. The resulting gallery of over 150 images is our selects of a fantastic day out. We've tried to capture everyone who took part riding through the river section, if you do not see yourself then please email james@oldbikeshed.wpengine.com who may be able to help. When sharing your photos please make sure to credit Mykola Romanovsky and tag @mromanovsky and we wouldn't mind a nod too... @bikeshedmc!

DTRA & Öhlins Join Forces

The popularity of flat track racing in the UK continues to snowball and with it comes an unprecedented level of pro support. This year suspension gurus Öhlins have joined the fray and aim to assist riders and racers in the seemingly black art of suspension set-up. Check the press release below and keep an eye out for our review of Round 1, being held at Kings Lynn Arena this weekend. __________________ DTRA FLAT TRACK NATIONALS ANNOUNCE ÖHLINS AS SUSPENSION PARTNER TO THIS EXCITING SERIES 05 April 2018, Öhlins are excited to be named as Partners to the 2018 DTRA Flat...

Bandisca Motorcycles Relaunch

When the Bandisca crew returned to Bucharest after a road trip to exhibit at Bike Shed London 2017 they were met with an eviction order from a greedy landlord and given just 30 days to vacate their beloved workshop….. Dispondant they started packing the workshop and small retail space while hunting for another building. Sadly orders were lost, the doors closed and it looked like the beginning of the end. So, they did the right thing, went out with friends to drink to the short lived success and tried to hatch a plan. As luck would have it one friend...