Bespoked 2025 Manchester drew together a strong exhibitor and attendee crowd, celebrating “handmade cycling excellence and community spirit”.
Returning to Victoria Baths for the second year, Europe’s premier showcase for handmade bicycles, attracted a significant attendance and highlighted a strong sense of community amongst makers and riders.
This year saw the team behind Bespoked introduce the first Apocalypse Build-Off, the Car Park Apocalypse Crit Race hosted by Brother Cycles, the Brooks England Hill Climb Challenge, and the Condor Cycles Saturday Film Night.
Bespoked Award Winners 2025:
● People’s Choice: Medusa Cycles
● Peer’s Choice: Creature Cycles
● Mike Burrows Award for Innovation: Drust Cycles (judged by Nic Morales of Bikepacking)
● Best in Show: Drust Cycles (judged by 2024’s winner, BTR)
● Best Road Bike: Feather Cycles (judged by Andy Carr of Cycling Weekly)
● Best Paint: Alfano Frameworks (judged by Jack Kingston and Ian Greyharbour)
● Best MTB: Ballern Cycleworks (judged by Hannah Dobson of Single Track)
● Best Luggage: Wizard Works (judged by Dotwatcher)
● Best Gravel: Alonukis Frameworks
● Best Finish: AEight (judged by Jack Kingston and Ian Greyharbour)
● Best City/Utility: TJD
● Best Apocalypse Bike: Sentient (judged by John Watson of The Radavist)
Bespoked continues to champion inclusivity, innovation, and craftsmanship, connecting makers and riders across the cycling community.
Next Event: Dresden, Germany | 10- 12th October 2025
