BESPOKED 2025 - The Handmade Heartbeat of Cycling.

As these words are written, the echoes of BESPOKED 2025 still hum in the air. The conversations, the laughter, the whirr of perfectly tuned drivetrains — they linger like a melody you don’t want to end. There could not have been a more fitting way to close the season.

For those unfamiliar, BESPOKED – The Handmade Bicycle Show is not just another trade event. It’s a living, breathing celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the deep-rooted culture of framebuilding. It’s where passion takes tangible form in steel, titanium, carbon, and imagination.

For the third time, the show unfolded inside one of Europe’s most unconventional venues — Dresden Airport. With its vast open spaces and light-flooded architecture, it provided an inspiring backdrop where travellers with rolling suitcases crossed paths with bikes rolling on display. The juxtaposition of departure gates and hand-brazed frames created an atmosphere like no other — a reminder that cycling, too, is a journey.


The weekend began not with handshakes but with ride-outs. There’s no better icebreaker than spinning the pedals side by side, swapping stories, and sharing smiles over freshly baked pastries and perfectly brewed coffee afterwards. A light dusting of autumn sun — and perhaps a “spray tan” from the morning chill — set the tone for what would become a truly unforgettable weekend.

Inside the halls, every booth felt like a miniature gallery. Builders from across the globe showcased their artistry — from meticulously filleted steel to aerospace-grade titanium and custom carbon creations. Every bike told a story: of patience, precision, and pure passion. What makes BESPOKED so special isn’t just the bikes themselves, but the people behind them — the builders who pour their hearts into metal and motion.

Saturday evening shifted gears entirely with the first-ever BESPOKED Drag Race. A glorious chaos of tall bikes, cargo bikes, track machines, BMXs, and mountain bikes lined up side by side — one-on-one sprints where style counted just as much as speed. Cheering crowds, the scent of burnt rubber, and that little spark of mayhem set the stage for an afterparty that carried well into the night.

Come Sunday morning, a brave crew gathered once again for another early-bird ride-out. The sun rose gently over Dresden’s skyline, lighting up a route sprinkled with local sights and stories. Legs were heavy, but hearts were full. Back at the show, panel talks offered deeper insight into what makes a bike truly bespoke — not just custom geometry or hand-laid carbon, but the philosophy of creating something enduring and personal.

As the weekend wound down, coffee cups emptied, and the last high-fives were exchanged, one thing was certain — the handmade bike scene is thriving. It’s alive with innovation, humility, and human touch. And we at HUNT are proud to be part of this world, supporting the builders and riders who keep the craft alive.

If you missed out this time, don’t worry — BESPOKED will return in 2026 with editions in the UK, Germany, and for the very first time, Japan. Stay tuned as we bring you closer to some of the most inspiring builds and the stories behind them.


Photo Credits: Stefano Zotti

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