2023 Handmade Bicycle Show Australia Part One: BMX Chop Shop, Tor Bikes, Paradigm Bikes, Trinity MTB, Woods Bicycle Co., Bastion Cycles, Prova Cycles, Llewellyn, Sun Graphics, Htech Bikes, G. Duke, and The Lost Workshop

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2023 Handmade Bicycle Show Australia Part One: BMX Chop Shop, Tor Bikes, Paradigm Bikes, Trinity MTB, Woods Bicycle Co., Bastion Cycles, Prova Cycles, Llewellyn, Sun Graphics, Htech Bikes, G. Duke, and The Lost Workshop

The first weekend of June saw another lap around the sun for the Handmade Bicycle Show Australia and while there was no blowing out of the candles, the show turned five this year. This edition was once again hosted in the incredible Seaworks building in Williamstown. Overlooking the city skyline, Melbourne looks close enough that you could touch it. Massive shipping vessels bring goods into the port, making a spectacular backdrop for a celebration of the craft and culture of the Handmade Bicycle. Andy White of FYXO share a gallery of beautiful bicycles and backstory about the builders at this beloved event.

2018 Handmade Bicycle Show Australia: Bastion, BAUM, Bikes by Steve, Curve, Damu

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2018 Handmade Bicycle Show Australia: Bastion, BAUM, Bikes by Steve, Curve, Damu

2018 Handmade Bicycle Show Australia
Photos by Andy White, words by John Watson

One show that has been on my radar over the years is the Handmade Bicycle Show Australia. This year’s showcase was located in Melbourne, Australia, and featured a mix of makers and companies, who bring a selection of custom bicycles and components to display. Photographer and owner of FYXO, Andy White was at the show, documenting each of the maker’s bikes, under the spotlight, and on the stage at the event. We’ll have a few big galleries up over the next few days from each of the builders present at the show. Beginning with…

Camera Corner World Premiere MADE Tickets Are On Sale!

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Camera Corner World Premiere MADE Tickets Are On Sale!

Camera Corner will have its world premiere at the MADE Bike Show Movie Night on Friday, August 23rd. It will screen at 8 PM at the Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, and your entry to the film is free if you have a MADE ticket for Friday. Otherwise, it’s $10. Yakima is sponsoring the movie night and We Are One is buying the first 400 beers for the evening events. Do not miss out!

We recommend buying your tickets ahead of time as this show will sell out and there are no guarantees you’ll be able to get in the night of. You can buy tickets at MADE.

Read on for more information about 2024 MADE.

A Look at the Crust Bikes Australia Wheelhouse: Stupid Tourist Break-Away Bike, Lugged Lightning Bolt, and More!

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A Look at the Crust Bikes Australia Wheelhouse: Stupid Tourist Break-Away Bike, Lugged Lightning Bolt, and More!

John and Cari were in Australia earlier this month, and since they were on the same continent as Matt and Cheech from Crust Bikes, they had to visit them at their home in New South Wales. While there, John documented a selection of bikes from their shed, including some prototypes and soon-to-be-released future cult classics. Let’s check it all out!

2024 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show Part 02: Alfano, Assembly, Atherton, Drust, Medusa, Reilly, 18 Bikes, SON, Wizard Works, and Uber Gallery

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2024 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show Part 02: Alfano, Assembly, Atherton, Drust, Medusa, Reilly, 18 Bikes, SON, Wizard Works, and Uber Gallery

With both 2024 Bespoked UK and MADE Australia taking place over the same weekend, we’ve got an action-packed week of event recaps ahead.

First up, Josh is in Manchester, UK, reporting from the historic Victoria Baths with the second group of stunning bikes and products from Alfano, Assembly, Atherton, Olsen Bikes, Medusa, Reilly, Eighteen Bikes, SON, and Wizard Works 

Let’s dive right in below!