Bespoked Manchester 2025 - 2 weeks to go

[pwebb]

https://www.bespoked.cc/event-details/bespoked-manchester-2

just signaling to those that may not have seen the rather low key publicity for this event ( I have no affiliation with it whatsoever)

my pics from last year are posted mainly in this thread : https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/bespoked-manchester.482064/

I dont know of any other European show with this level of exotica and craftmanship on display so it is probably unique this side of the pond ( US equivalent = Philly expo) and therefore not to be missed.
There is a rather silly apocalypse bike competition this year as a side show and there are also many other eclectic things to do and see in the vicinity

Victoria baths is also a wonderful venue and quite unique in its own right

PM me if you need advice on getting there, accommodation in Manchester, eateries and other things not to miss etc.
I hope to see some of you and share thoughts over a coffee or beer

 

[paton]

https://handbuiltbicyclenews.com/c4...otlands-handbuilt-custom-bike-show-highlights

 

[pwebb]

I wish I had known about that one too, seems these organizers aren't vocal enough

 

[klunkrider]

I wish I had known about that one too, seems these organizers aren't vocal enough

We tried but we were a small team and all doing full time jobs as well so…

 

[pwebb]

We tried but we were a small team and all doing full time jobs as well so…

Myself and doubtless a few other forum members here will do what we can to promote this and other worthy events next time around. I admire the dedication of any folks that are simultaneously putting together an event while holding down a regular job