The Bike Shed

Dirtquake VII is fast approaching on Saturday the 18th of August 2018! We've got a special offer from the DirtQuake crew - 40% off the ticket price from today through to Sunday!
Just use the code BIKESHEDFLASHSALE at checkout, to get your DirtQuake bargain.
https://www.theticketfactory.com/…/onli ne/…/sport/dirtquake/
... #DirtQuake
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A few weeks of summer means one thing, The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is just a few weeks away... and this year Bike EXIF are not only media partners but have set up a fundraising team.
Check the link to find out more and share the s*** out of this to make sure everyone you know with a suitable bike marks their diary and signs up

When a manufacturer produces a machine as handsome as the Norton Dominator it takes restraint to not spoil it with too much flair
72 Motorcycles benefit from the ying and yang of bike building, creativity and engineering equally tempered by the duo behind the Ron Wood tribute Norton MM
The dark and menacing 'Phantom' lurks over on our website with images from Merry Michau

DirtQuake has been a part of our summer for nearly as long as we've been 'doing' the Bike Shed and we're excited to see this year's event move to a new venue on August 18th
Arena Essex will host DQ VII which is great for logistics being situated right next to the M25 and easily accessible for pretty much everyone (the north is far from everywhere, which can't be helped) and smugly for us we'll be able to ride there from London in just half an hour
The stadium is a natural amp...hitheatre making for great spectating and there's loads of parking. We're really looking forward to trying the new track and hanging out with old friends - see you there
A few shots of Ross, Vikki, Dutch, Ali, Foggy and Guy from 2016 courtesy of talented snapper MJ Studio
See the DQ website for more info
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You don't have to be in Shoreditch to to buy the latest Bike Shed apparel, nowhere near in fact
Robert Gorecki has set up a new store in the bustling post-industrial city of Lodz in central Poland. Nowhere to Nowhere stocks some of the world's best brands in a beautiful bare brick utopia with decent coffee on tap and loads of bike parking. Sound familiar......Robert lived around the corner for a couple of years.
If you're in the area pop in and check it out. And if you're nowhere near the area but want to stock BSMC gear then give us a shout

We're big fans of NEXX Helmets and sell loads of them in our online and Shoreditch stores, so we're a bit biased when it comes to talking about them
As part of their Workshop Series Return of the Cafe Racers interviewed NEXX's founder Hélder Loureiro to get the lowdown on how this Portuguese manufacturer manages to produce top notch lids for sensible money while keeping 100% of the manufacturing process in-house
Head to http://returnofthecaferacers.com
... #NexxHelmets
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Dutch's first ever custom bike is up for sale! The 1978 KZ1000 built with help from Untitled Motorcycles back when the Bike Shed was just a blog. Check here to see the classifieds advert, along with plenty more metal looking for a new home.
http://classifieds.thebikeshed.cc/details /1619

The BSMC x NEXX Helmets XG100R collaboration helmet has been so popular since we launched it at our May Event that it has been snapped up by almost as many of our crew as customers. Our Events Manager Mark got his just in time to fly round Lydden Hill at the weekend for our first ever Cafe Racer Cup festival.
https://www.urbanrider.co.uk/bsmc-x-nexx- xg100r-helmet-matt…

One of Dutch's bikes is for sale.
A Ducatista at heart he couldn't turn down this GT1000 when it was offered for sale last summer. It was a perfectly lovely original example but it was whisked straight off to @raypettymeccanica for new Alpina wheels, Brembo Goldline brakes and a carbon seat
Sadly he's got one too many toys and not enough space to keep them so this one has to go
... See the advert and full spec on http://classifieds.thebikeshed.cc/details /1600
#DucatiGT1000 #TheBikeShed
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Why didn’t we have a women’s class at the Café Racer Cup? Well, we figure equality means exactly that – riding and racing bikes is for all to enjoy. Throttle control, body position, finesse, feeling and attitude – it’s that stuff that makes the difference on two wheels, not anatomy.
Hairpin Journal, a blog written by women, about women who ride, created a brilliant piece and some stunning photos.
Click the link for our selection, and make sure you check out their blog!
... Photography by Charlie McKay
http://thebikeshed.cc/hairpin-journal-caf e-racer-cup-2018/
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A hugely popular staple here at the ‘Shed this summer has been the Knox Trekker back pack. A smart backpack that's highly functional and as durable as your leather jacket, it’ll protect your packed lunch whether you’re riding to work or to the sunny coast with your mates. Fully waterproof and with a 15” laptop dry bag section inside, this will protect everything you hold dear whether you’re caught in a shower or your Ribena carton explodes.

The Great Mile is well underway, with the riders currently snaking down the west side of the UK. Incredible scenery and even better company, we're jealous we're not riding it too!
Here are some great shots of Day 2 by Amy Shore Photography
... Malle London #TheGreatMile #MalleLondon
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We have another incredible deal for you this week. The Belstaff Trailmaster jacket is now 30% off! Down from £575 to £402.50!
For those crazy mavericks amongst us for whom off black is not flamboyant enough Belstaff have refreshed their heritage motorcycle jackets in some stunning new colours. The classic 4 pocket Tourist Trophy has the handsome addition of British Racing Green to the original line up and still houses a waterproof liner with D30 at the shoulders and elbows.
Grab a great deal https://www.urbanrider.co.uk/belstaff-tri almaster-tourist-t…

For Gear Guide #78 our staff ride and review the Pando Moto M65 jacket and Karl Jeans. Check out what they thought right here.

After a thrilling weekend racing at our inaugural Cafe Racer Cup we’re now all day dreaming about hitting the apex. For now our FULL TILT t-shirt is helping with the imagination until we can get out for the next sunny ride. Designed by Ryan Quickfall, aka Ryan Roadkill.
White - https://www.urbanrider.co.uk/full-tilt-t- shirt-white.html…
Black https://www.urbanrider.co.uk/bsmc-full-ti lt-t-shirt-black.h…

WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tot-JnPRz wA&t=5s
For the second instalment of our "Meet the Makers” series Dan and Gareth headed over to Knox’s London design base to meet brother and sister team April and Aaron. They told us the story of how their father, Geoff Travell - motorcycle racer, upholsterer and entrepreneur - designed the very first back protector and established the Knox we know today. After hearing their tales of racing, famous riders, p...laying in the factory, crashes and much more history besides we delve into Knox as it is now. A British company at the forefront of protective motorcycle apparel tech and design.
You can see many of the products discussed in the vid in store and over at our Web Shop in partnership with Urban Rider. Link below.
https://www.urbanrider.co.uk/b…/knox-st udio-collection.html…
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We had some stunning bikes on track for the Cafe Racer Cup. From a Ducati Superlite, a Paul Smart, Laverda, as well as modern classics like the Thruxton R and BMW Nine-T. Take a look through some of our favourites of the delay in this all bike album, from Amy Shore Photography

Legendary Tattoo Artist, avid biker, and Bike Shed friend Dan Gold Tattoo is normally fully booked, but he's opening the book especially for us at The Bike Shed and will be live tattooing in arch 3 on Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Dan will be taking pre-bookings via email. So book in, or just come down and hang out. A great opportunity to get a Dan Gold art piece! - bookings@tattooshopbydangold.co.uk