Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet

This Is Not A GABA Event.

Second Annual Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap April 22nd. Your Vintage treasure is welcome! Show bicycles will be divided into multiple categories, carefully critiqued and judged by local legends! Bring a display table and your excellent vintage bicycle goods for our bike swap as well!

Food truck: The Bacon Buggy

RSVP: To guarantee and reserve your spot.

Please Contact Philip 520-282-1394 via Text or Call, as remaining space may be limited.

Walkins welcome, and not guaranteed available space

No Charge Entry: Our goal is to grow and enhance our cycling family! We welcome everyone to enjoy an amazing weekend for free.

************ Show Categories ***********

Vintage Lightweights:
-American
-British
-French
-Italian
-Japanese
-Other foreign Vintage

*Other competing show Categories

-Best Vintage Restoration
-Best Vintage Original Finish
-Keeper of the flame: New bike, Classic look (Vintage Replica)
-Resto-mod (A vintage bicycle with modern components)
-Unique Vintage Special: MTB,Track, cruiser/balloon tire, BMX, Kids
-Best Vintage Bicycle Costume

• Please bring bottom bracket or tire floor stand when possible

*********** Event Schedule *************

9:30am: Gathering begins. Set up for bicycle display and swap.
10:00am: Morning lead bike ride. Easy going social ride with friends and smiles.
12:15pm-1:00pm: Bike Show setup(last bicycle in place no later than 1:00pm for judging.
1:00pm-2:00pm: Judges determine best of categories.
2:00pm:Winners of categories announced/Prized and Certificates awarded.
2:30pm: Special thanks, sponsor spotlight

Judging Criteria:

• Originality:

• Are the parts and components in keeping with the period and style of the bicycle (excluding the restomod category)?

• Does the bike have its original finish or if refinished?

• Does the new finish respect the original graphics on the bike?

• Functionality:

• Is the bike set up in a way that it is rideable?

• Do the tires hold air, brake pads aligned correctly, etc.

• Detailing:

• Is the bike clean and prepared to show?

• Is the it exceptional in its condition or restoration?

• Patina/Beausage:

• Does the bike show pleasing signs of use (not abuse or damage)?

• Does the original finish, flaws and all, tell a story about the bike?

• Is the bike presented in a way that shows its age?

• History/Provenance:

• Are there stories about the bike that the owner has included?

• Does the bike have race numbers, or other event memorabilia included?

• Creativity:

• Does the bike have custom features, custom paint, or custom accessories integrated into its design?

As always, ride in for $1 off beverages.