Bespoke.
A word that means made-to-order seems customized for one-of-a-kind bicycles. And it’s the adjective of choice for Mathew Braun, a specialized bicycle maker and co-organizer of the inaugural single-day Cycling and Frame Builders Show.
“We wanted to build a show for enthusiasts around bespoke bicycles,” he said in advance of an event set to charm induvial two-wheelies as well as organizations, companies and advocates in Vancouver’s thriving cycling scene.
“Cycling culture is experiencing rapid growth in Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»with more people getting on the road each year,” said the owner of Skyland Cycles, where personalized bicycles are hand-built by him. “Biking is good for our bodies and great for the environment, but it’s also a cultural movement and lifestyle.”
Called Cycle Woodward’s because it will be staged at the Woodward’s Atrium in Gastown, the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»Cycling and Frame Builders Show runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 at 351 Abbott Street.
Event sponsors are real estate developers Westbank and ReMax.
More than 25 vendors will be present in addition to Mobi, the city’s new bike share program.
Beginning at 8 a.m. cyclists can join one of four clubs for a group ride. Invitations are open for beginner, novice and advanced riders as well as a group dedicated to women.
In addition to drooling over dozens of handmakde bikes from the city’s community of frame builders, Cycle Woodward’s also offers on-site bike registration with Bike Valet and Project 529, an anti-theft program, and prizes.Â
The event organizers are targeting all cyclists, from newly outfitted newbies to all-weather commuters, road racers and fair-weather cruisers. There will be demonstrations, prizes and a Bicycle Show ’N Shine for riders to show off their prized wheels.
To register for group rides or enter your bicycle in the show-and-tell, visit .
