Yorkshire in the running for People's Champ

Big congrats to TC of Leeds for making it thru to the Lucky 13 for Showclass Mag's People's Champ at BF7.

Now down to to the Stateside chopper cognoscenti to see him to the final six.

Follow Tom's blog for more detail.

Shakin' Ass on the Shakedown Run

Glimmer of sunshine today meant it was time to grab a lunch hour shakedown run with The Freaker.

So far she's made it to two (count 'em) insurance inspections and although legal, the Adrian Flux valuation saga continues...

In the meantime, it was time for the rubber to hit the road. The only problem was the road hit back.

A quick zip to the edge of the Dales saw a rear fender bolt jolted out by one of the many potholes Yorkshire councils have yet to repair, leaving the sissybar flapping in the wind and smacking into Karl's metalflake.

Not too much damage done & I guess it made the shakedown worthy of the moniker.  

Ended well tho' Dropped in to Thundercity for a coffee with Paul while Karl sorted a replacement bolt & some touch up paint. 

Bike handles brilliantly.

The Monday Mo. Co. - DTFP in Brum

Back in hometown Brum at the weekend and with a Saturday morning to spare, what better thing to do than pop into The Custard Factory (I kid you not) and check out the West Midlands' answer to TriCo - the Monday Mo. Co. shop.

I'm obviously Jonny-cum-lately cuz I didn't realise this was the retail offshoot of Boneshaker Choppers. And very nice it is too - filled with all those objects of desire usually only seen in ads in DiCE and GKM.

Better yet, Benny popped in, so there was a chance to yak about potential paint for the Freaker and more importantly, which painter. I know Benny puts his paint and engines out so it was nice to confirm my shortlist for when the money tree shakes again. He also confirmed his support for TC's build - so votes should be growing nicely.

The shop itself is ideally placed in a paved square with plenty of space to park your sled - something Monday Mo. Co. is encouraging. As the areas is surrounded by empty warehouses, it's also the ideal location for Mama Tried indoor show/party/Black Country-Trip-Out-kinda-thing and Benny confirmed the wheels are already in motion for a get together in April and plenty more planned for the summer - keep your eyes peeled.

In among all the cool T-shirts, jackets, gloves, lids and custom nick-nacks, pride of place goes to a real nice Ironhead and a Flatty - plus the Boneshaker Mutt bike.

If you are in Brum, it's well worth searching out. Or see the website at http://mondaymoco.com

Plug for Joe

Son Joe will be at Wharf Chambers, just off The Calls, Leeds on Easter Monday April 6 bashing out the beat with ska punk band of note RCD.

A fiver entrance and six bands - plus Zac's latest haircut.

If you're into "Radical, Bolshy, Anarchic, Acoustic, Gypsy, Folk, Punk, Ska" you're in for a good night.

More details here

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