This yr’s MADE Present was fairly particular for therefore many causes. The vitality that surrounds the present is optimistic and provoking. I’ve stated it time and time once more: you may actually really feel the love of the bicycle as you stroll by means of the present.
Whereas attending the previous 4 exhibits, I observed that there was by no means any negativity from anybody… exhibitor and attendee alike. Everyone seems to be all the time smiling, laughing, embracing, and chatting.
The general vibe is that we’re all right here collectively, as a complete, to have fun the distinctive craftsmanship of the impartial body builder. The bicycle is a real type of purposeful artwork, and to see so many intelligent and skillful interpretations of the bike is awe-inspiring.
That being stated, I’m not all the time a fan of “artwork awards”, as artwork might be very subjective. However bikes are somewhat completely different. Proper? I imply, as a lot as body constructing is a real artwork type and a good way for a builder to precise themselves, it nonetheless must resemble and function like a bicycle in the long run.
Awards may make a world of distinction for small body builders to make a reputation for themselves, so with out additional ado, listed below are the winners for the MADE 2026 Greatest in Present & Folks’s Selection Awards!
Greatest in Present Winners
English Cycles
Scarab Cycles
Uncommon Earth Cycle
Folks’s Selection Winners
1st Place: Fiddlehead Cycles
2nd Place: Superb Bikes
third Place: Important Different Bikes
Additionally: 2027 MADE Present Says Goodbye to Zidell Yards
Since I’ve you guys right here… It was introduced at this yr’s MADE Present that this was the final MADE Present to be held on the Zidell Yards. That’s somewhat bittersweet for me. I assumed the “Yards” was an ideal venue for the present spiritually, nevertheless it had its points. I imply, it’s an enormous open-air, 100-year-old barge manufacturing constructing; it was to be anticipated. Certain, the aesthetics matched the vibe of the present completely, however the facilities fell brief.
Anywho, that’s all prior to now now. After their fourth yr at “The Yards”, it’s time for MADE to maneuver on.
However the place are they going, you ask?
New MADE Present Venue
The 2027 MADE Present will probably be held on the Portland Conference Heart, in you guessed it… Portland, Oregon.
The present dates are August sixth, seventh & eighth.
Bikerumor will for positive be in attendance, providing you with stellar protection as all the time. We’re trying ahead to seeing the brand new venue up shut and private. And we’re excited for the way forward for the MADE Present! It’s a good time!
If any extra particulars come our method, we’ll you should definitely allow you to guys know. So, maintain an eye fixed out.
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