To mark this event and celebrate the community, MASON Cycles invited all Bokeh owners to join them for the largest gathering of Bokehs ever! Riders gathered at the MASON Cycles barn for coffee, pastries and to have their individual portraits taken. The plan for the day was to head off for a ride across the downs led by Neighbourhood Gravel stoping at the cranks Cafe for lunch. Afterwards to group ride would head back to the barn and hear from Dom Mason, Claire Fracknell, Josh Ibbett and Angus Young on they history and their reflections on MASON Cycles and particularly on the Bokeh and what is has meant to them all.
MASON Cycles is an amazing local brand that is just outside of Shoreham-by-Sea along the Coombes Road. To have such a brilliant company that supports the local community on our doorstep is wonderful. All of the crew at MASON Cycles were so friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic. Go have a chat with them!
The ride itself was planned and led by Mason Nelson from Neighbourhood Gravel with a number of others from the group. Andy, Dave, jack, myself and Martin supported with Mason to get around 40 riders from the barn around the route and safely to the cafe and then back to the barn. The early October weather played ball, no wind, clear skies and dry trails made the whole route a wonderful mini taster of what the South Downs has to offer for those new to the area.
Riders came from across the country, seeing so many MASON Bokehs in one place really showed how much this bike is loved and how the community is being built by MASON Cycles Friends were made, trails were shredded, cake was eaten and appreciation was shown.
Hearing the story behind the Bokeh by Dom was emotional and showed how much passion and dedication went into both the Bokeh and MASON Cycles as a whole. Claire, Josh and Angus have all used the Bokeh in anger, its won many races, taken them all over the world all with ease and going far fast. Thank you for hosting the event and truly enjoyed supporting the ride with Neighbourhood Gravel. Here’s to the next milestone!
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