You guys. The MADE Bike Present is de facto neat and enjoyable. It’s best to completely go!
I didn’t know what to anticipate after I rolled all the way down to South Waterfront this morning for opening day of the occasion (sure I missed the primary two years because of scheduling conflicts). It had been just a few years since I coated a motorcycle present, my knee is de facto bugging me, I knew it was going to be actually sizzling, I hadn’t discovered my inspiration, and wasn’t positive how I’d method the day. However after a couple of minutes of getting my bearings and absorbing the superb vibes, I used to be having a good time! It felt identical to previous occasions.
The exhibitors at MADE and the parents who present as much as see them are actually top-notch. There’s simply a lot creativity and innovation underneath the roof of the previous Zidell Yards shipbuilding warehouse, that anybody remotely interested by biking would get pleasure from strolling and gawking across the place.
I ran into all types of attention-grabbing folks, discovered about some actually cool bikes and equipment, and reveled in the truth that this third annual occasion is greater and higher then ever — and it’s taking place proper right here in our metropolis!
I recorded a bunch of enjoyable conversations with builders, makers and common people simply roaming the exhibition halls, and can make it right into a podcast as quickly as I can. Keep tuned to listen to my chats with: Dylan Wiggins of Proper Hook Finishes, Megan Dean of Moon Mud Attire, Wendy Downs of Inside Line Gear, bike fan Brenda Martin, Brad Davis of Nomad Cycles, Gary Fisher of MTB historical past fame, Mike Smith of No. 22 Bicycle Co., Portland pioneer framebuilder Mark DiNucci, UC Davis Bike Store GM Oscar McBain, Brad Wilson of Wilde Bikes, Brian Tucker of Yellow Chicken Thread Works, bikepack racer Natalie Peet, and extra!
I don’t have time to complete it proper now, so I’ll depart you my photograph gallery for now.
In case you are round Saturday and Sunday, attempt to make time to attend MADE. Past all of the costly bikes, theres a ton of cool swag, free stickers, and actually unbelievable (and inexpensive!) equipment you possibly can carry house. In addition they have meals carts and many beer, so make a day of it! Bear in mind to make use of the “BPMADE” low cost code for 25% off a ticket.
