The Bike Shed and Bolt Motorcycles London | Two of the Coolest Biker Hangouts in London!
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2021
- Monika and I spent a day enjoying two of the absolute coolest biker hangouts in London; Bolt Motorcycles and The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club.
Bike Shed is a thoroughly modern motorcycle hangout spot, with great coffee, delicious food and drinks on offer, as well as stocking a wide range of different clothing motorbike brands, a barber, and a very cool variety of modified motorcycles. Bike Shed celebrates all things modern classic / modern retro in motorcycling- from the motorbikes themselves, to the style of motorcycle clothing and even the barber shop.
Whereas Bolt London is a tribute to the 1950s and 60s; the rockers, the Ton-up boys, Triton, Triumphs, Nortons, vintage leather jackets for sale, a record shop- all set in an old courtyard that hasn’t changed in 80 years. They serve coffee, and while we were there, the owner was on the decks mixing his records. Chilled out, edgy, and off the scale cool vibes.
These are two very different approaches to biker hangouts and both equally as cool in their own incredibly unique ways!
I hope you enjoy it:)
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Timeline:
- 01:15 - 05:45 Bolt London
- 07:00 - 16:43 Bike Shed London
- 16:50 - 17:50 Gear Of The Day
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Locations:
- Bolt Motorcycles London, 1a Bouverie Rd, London N16 0AH
- Bike Shed, London, 384-386, Old St, London EC1V 9LT
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Gear for the Day:
- Daytona Low Profile Helmet
- Rokker Rokkertech Shirt
- Rokker Rokkertech Slim Tapered Jeans
- Broger Alaska Boots
- Racer Gloves Ronin
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Buy us a coffee:
www.buymeacoffee.com/fdobbs
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Find me on:
- / dob.bs
- www.freddiedobbs.com
- Freedom Machines With Freddie Dobbs Podcast (on Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
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Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)
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Music:
- Rocking For Decades - Another Mirage
- Tape Machines - Borrowed Matches
- Tigerblood Jewel - Virginia Highway
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I went to The Bike Shed a couple of weeks ago. Heaven! The coolest, cleanest, friendliest place you could imagine. The arch garage with the bikes was so cool to be in, wanted a shave but you have to book in advance, and had a couple of pints, burger and fries (the fries were perfect, BTW, needing no ketchup or anything) served up by the CUTEST little blonde waitress ever. Can't recommend this place enough.
Europe has such a great biker vibe. So much bigger/better than we have in the US. At least for me, I identify so much more with you (Freddie) than I do with the typical biker here in the US which seems to be a “Harley” guy or the “sport bike” guy. Love the triumph love the gear love your adventures! Really enjoy your channel. Cheers 😀
Thanks Freddie. Outstanding video! Greetings from Thailand. “Tropical Bikers Paradise” with infrastructure. czcams.com/video/cRqVgGomU7E/video.html. On the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand, Sattahip district not far from PATTAYA Town we have The BIKERS CAFE. Perfect for a day trip Bangkok-Sattahip. Here is the link: czcams.com/video/G2VK2P29034/video.html
For real. Unfortunately in my area half the bikers are tweakers, and they are all obsessed with being in 1% clubs. There really isn't a fun or friendly motorcycle community here.
Great Vlog again Freddie, we were at the Bike Shed last week when the GP was on, the place was packed but we still managed to park and get a seat. I for one was very impressed with the service, food and atmosphere created by the staff. I used to hang around this area when I was a kid and when a teenager spent many a night in the Pubs just outside the Bike Shed, pulled over a few times for speeding on my first Bikes back in 77-78. The Coppers in those days just gave you a talking to and then chatted about your Bike for a while before letting you go, no speed cameras then to worry about!
I've heard it's got a fantastic atmosphere on GP days! And what a brilliant insight of 1970s London- thank you!🙂
Just got back into biking after a 15 year break. These videos are just great.
I press the like button before I watch Freddie, keep it up!
Wow! Fun filled biker day with your beautiful lady. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Superb… loved the look and contrasting styles of both.
Thanks for a peek at UK bike culture. Looks like a great time! Cheers from the USA!
Trust me, this isn't UK biking culture. 😂
@Andrew Green Middle class bike culture maybe 😂
This ain't the norm here, this is a lot more of a hipster vibe.
This isn't UK bike culture.
This is poshies pretending to be bike culture.
Seriously, cannot wait to try out the bike shed! Love your stuff Freddie, Monica 👌 please tell us you will be carrying on when you sadly leave us 🙌🤞
Been to bike shed recently after seeing it on one of your videos and is definitely everything you said it is. I could sit in the courtyard for hours watching the bikes roll past. Bolt is now on my to do list! Cheers Freddie! 👍
Thank you!🙂
Only recently discovered your awesome channel as the Suffolk connections, however I grew up to the East of London and worked adjacent to Old Street/ Shoreditch bike shed for 25 years, great to see these two locations thriving although if I visited not sure my Ducati or Mt10 fits the vibe lol, cheers Freddie and Monica
Thanks for the support Dave! They're very cool bits of London and actually Bike Shed is very one to all bikes- sports bikes are fairly common (especially on MotoGP days)🙂
Another winner for me. Great to go along with you to two places I’d love to visit some day.
Another insta-like video from Freddie and Monika. Lovin' it while sipping coffee.
They’re opening a Bike Shed in Los Angeles 10 minutes from me and I couldn’t be more excited
Watched a video of the launch.It looks amazing.
Defo on my list to visit , thanks for giving me a taster of both places
The Bike Shed is a great place! I’ve been there in 2016.👊🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love your genuine enthusiasm!
Great video!
Cheers Freddie
Can't wait to come visit! Love this tour.
Thanks!:)
Excellent can’t wait to go visit both
Love the bike shed modified Enfield interceptor, as well as all the various bikes shown. I’d like to slowly motor my Speedmaster through the dining area ! Side note, your “clean” Bonneville is a great looking bike, now that it can be seen from under the dust and dirt 🤩👍😎! Regards to Monica, Great channel ⭐️
That’s one of the coolest videos you’ve made and a real inspiration to get out there get some fresh air adrenaline ride the bike and have a burger! thanks bro, stay cool looking & forward to the next one.
Thanks very much Steve!:)
Brilliant video thanks! 😊👍🏍
That was epically cool !! I tip my hat, Freddie and Monica!
The bike in the Bike Shed was a Kawasaki W800. Great video! 👍
Such an awesome bloke, love from Indonesia❤
2 very cool places!! 👍🏻
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica
Amazing place thanks for sharing this adventure
I can't wait to visit the UK again and visit Bikeshed
Buongiorno Freddie👍un saluto dall'Italia
Buongiorno Maurizio!🙂
8:26 may be a Kawasaki W650
Thank you for sharing this. I wish I had something like this near me.
I think it is the W800 because it’s missing the Kickstarter 👍 Kawasaki did good not to give up on the W.
A simple, but definitely beautiful piece of machine.
The Royal Enfield interceptor Collab with Bike Shed is Dope AF! Super underrated, these Bikes!
Loved this, cheers from NZ
I wrote a comment on the site where I bought you a coffee asking you to do a video about bike shed. I had no idea you already did. Thanks for this video.
Yet again, Monika, Great soundtrack!
Entertianing as always! Respect from South Africa.
Thanks Marcus!
Niiice. You guys fit in so well. Two of the coolest characters on CZcams.
Thanks Joel!
What a fantastic video!
I enjoyed the video, it was a lovely start to a wet Sunday morning ! I have been following you for a while and your content is right up there, keep it up and soon you'll be hitting a 100k sub milestone ! 👌
Thanks so much!
Love the Bike shed, been a couple of times(live up north, so a bit of a ride) on one occasion was lucky enough to chat with Charlie Boorman, top bloke. 👍
Was down in the shed last Saturday from Glasgow, always love it . Bolt on list for next time 👊🏻
What a ride; Glasgow to London- brilliant!!
Great Video! I’d like to live next door to the Bike Shed!! Thanks for Sharing!!
Very cool places. On my 'to do' list next time I'm down south.
Very cool place that I would love to visit!
Hi, I discovered your channel by accident. I've become a real fan now. Your videos are great and i'm happy about new videos from you every week. I also drive a motorcycle myself, a Royal Enfield Meteor. Your motorcycle trips inspire and show how beautiful England is.
Drive safely and Greetings from Germany
ps: sorry for my bad english 😉
Guten tag! Great to have a watcher in Germany🙂. I'm hoping to try a Meteor soon- they look brilliant!
Yea I might pop in, didn't know about this place although I know the Bikeshed quite well.
GREAT VIDEO as always!!
Cool loved the Enfield nice one guys : )
Yehh as an ex-pat I enjoyed my ride through bits of ye "olde smoke" as you mentioned many do Freddie, and you're right. I forgot how tight a squeeze it is passing cars stopped at lights etc, almost made the hairs on my arms stand and I wasn't on the bike. I hope you and your woman keep up the good work Freddie and keep the shinny side up 😎
glad to have come across this video.
Awesome biker hang out!!!
Two great places to hang out for bikers! Thanks for sharing Freddy! Wonderful surprise for me yesterday. My 2022 Triumph Speed Twin was delivered yesterday 2 weeks ahead of schedule. So excited!
No way- that is a rare thing to get a bike ahead of schedule in today's climate! Congratulations on the new machine!:)
Don't know if I will be buying a new car or bike in the future with the mandatory speed limiter built in from 22
@@brianmays1731 Agreed!
bolt genuinely looks like one of the coolest shops ive ever seen
I totally agree- I was amazed at how cool it is!
@@FreddieDobbs your recommendations lately have been on point. Finally went back and watched all of your videos and it’s cool to see even now where you’ve started to where you’re at. Can’t wait to see the next bike you get and where it takes you 🤙🏻
Got my birthday at the bike shed next week I can’t wait!! Definitely going to check out Bolt that place looks lovely for a coffee.
Sounds like a fun time!! Happy bday
Have a great bday- no better place to spend it!🙂
Bike shed is on my list when I visit London next summer + shipping my bike with me .
Thanks for the Vlog I enjoyed it 👍🏼
Haven't heard of Bolt before. But it's a new adventure for my next day off!
Great video as always Freddie
You'll miss the bike shed and bolt when you leave for Tenerife, looks a great place thanks for sharing.
Ahhh you're right Mark- the UK has an incredible biking culture!
But just remember, when you're enjoying the sunshine in December it'll be cold wet & miserable her in GB. I'll take great biking weather anyday.
Fantastic vlog as always man . Big fan of your reviews !
Pretty cool that you got some vintage hawkwind over the airwaves at bolt too. I have a friend with a very nice old black triumph trident 1200 and a baby yellow 750 triple too. Still going strong too
Pretty cool place to visit! I'll give myself at least a few months before venturing into London, although might have to flirt with the outskirts when I buy my first bike!
Monica and Freddie is a inspiration where ever they take as I am inspired by yes Monica and Freddie let’s go 🏍🍷🌈
Two great venues, and hey even my Ducati in the video to boot!
Superb place just a great hang out
Love your vlogs, I saw a video by casualty and loved it.
Now I'm following your videos. They are really good.
Wish there is a bike shed here in Majorca, love it.
Follower from Majorca with a BMW K75 ✌✌✌
Cool, I was lucky enough to stumble across the Bike Shed on a visit from Oz 🦘 back in 2018. Had an afternoon browse & returned to soak up a bit more atmosphere for dinner. Should have spent up on some of the gear, quality & not always accessible where I am now. Enjoyed your vid cheers. 👍🏍🇦🇺
I think they want to open a branch in Australia in the future.
Hi Freddie! Greetings from Greece! Love your channel! I had a Honda Rebel 1996 which I sold, regrettably...I now ride a Honda NC750X DCT which I absolutely love! I wish I had a Bonneville as a second bike. Actually, I was about to get one a few years ago. Awesome bike! Ride safe and always have fun!!! 👍
Hi! Fantastic to have a Greek watcher, thank you!🙂. I've heard the NC750 is a superb bike, with in built helmet storage I've heard!
Thanks Freddie. Outstanding video! Greetings from Thailand. “Tropical Bikers Paradise” with infrastructure. czcams.com/video/cRqVgGomU7E/video.html. On the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand, Sattahip district not far from PATTAYA Town we have The BIKERS CAFE. Perfect for a day trip Bangkok-Sattahip. Here is the link: czcams.com/video/G2VK2P29034/video.html
Awesome video man! Cheers from Texas! I imagine y'all have some old skool dive bars out there! Or as y'all call them pubs! Keep the wheels turning and the beavers grinning 😀!
Cool video, i enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you for the ride
Like your motorcycle gear very cool😎
Great job Bro. I live in Texas and ride a BMW Adventure bike around the world -- I've been to London a whack of times -- but never been to the Bike Shed... I've started collecting old BMW Airheads -- and I'm in love -- they are not motorbikes -- they are art!
That’s cool. I’m thinking of biking in London. I’m in CA. How did you get your bike to London?
@@uniqueanartist6792 Air Canada or WestJet (both Canadian airlines) fly from Toronto directly to Heathrow. They had in 2019 a super special rate and you can even fly on the same plane and pick up the bike later that day. It takes a bit of effort to drive the bike to the Toronto airport and you will need the paperwork. They will pack it for you and are expert in this. Picking up your bike is no more than 1 hour after it gets to the storage area at Heathrow. Just have your paperwork ready. I actually messed up a bit and it took me 3-4 hours… But it should have been only 1 hour or less.
Wow, thank you so much.
@@Coldgecko
@@Coldgecko coolbeans! Thank you so much
Very nice. Cool place cool attire cool attitude.
Great stuff well edited please continue.
Great stuff, love it. Wonder how many more Bolts there are in London- must be a few! 👍😎
Thanks! Just one Bolt, but you have to be specific with the google search; "Bolt Motorcycles London", otherwise quite a few things come up!🙂
Good time out with you
From Australia
Another cool and useful video. For me, Bolt motorcycles = authenticity, Bike Shed = trendy version.
Thanks Malcolm. I think you're spot on!
The bike was a Kawasaki W650 or 800, great content Freddie.
Thanks Ian!
W800, no kickstarter.
Even before the video began, i could hear monaca already in my head
Awesome content 👌
Keep'em coming 😉
Thank you!
Would love to see both places when I'm next in London , Philip, Newzealand
Thanks Freddie. Outstanding video! Greetings from Thailand. “Tropical Bikers Paradise” with infrastructure. czcams.com/video/cRqVgGomU7E/video.html. On the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand, Sattahip district not far from PATTAYA Town we have The BIKERS CAFE. Perfect for a day trip Bangkok-Sattahip. Here is the link: czcams.com/video/G2VK2P29034/video.html
Great content, happened upon your channel through the you tube analytics, I'm usually floating between The Missenden Flyer, Teapot One and Itchy Boots, so this is a pleasant surprise. A new sub right here.
Thanks very much Rob!
Nice video bud will certainly be checking those places out when I get a chance
I loved that long pause when you saw the price on that leather jacket 😂
I am from Crete love the English colture and motorcycles i have 2 hondas cbs( cafe racer)a Royal Enfield bullet a triumph trident and a vespa i speak with a lots of English-british tourist for motorcycles in the summer about motorcycles in the pub...
HI , Yes . Ride up from Bournemouth , no M3 , AS NOT BUILT . start at the Ace of spades around the North circular to Walthamstow . Bolt must be as old the bag shop at Smithfield , two very different styles and nice to see . A micro climate of history . Bike shed at tobacco wharf ,must have been the Fort Knox of London in it,s day . Another great video and glad to see Monika , with her new , boots , hop skip and jump . Take care and ride safe .
Thank you! So true; Tobacco Wharf is a fortress of a building!
Great vlog mate👍
Nice to meet you both, great vid, a nice biker cafe to visit for a run out is 1066 on the A21, it’s a scaled down bike shed.
Ah yes I know it- I must try and visit before I head off to Tenerife!
Great vlog mate as ever !
Sooo cool mate
Bike Shed looks like such a cool place. Love the Rokker Tech jacket I bought one after you had it on the channel and due to a mix up I ended up with two one was free. cheers
What an INCREDIBLE result!!!!😀
@@FreddieDobbs 😁too bad they are the same color.
Great vlog and how cool was that Royal Enfield/Bike Shed collaboration! 👍🤘
Thanks Simon! It really makes me want an Interceptor!
Great Vlogging Freddie!
I wish I could go to cool places like that, but I'm too introverted and would have too much anxiety. Can't believe you can just walk around all those people and talk and film. Very nice video👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks very much!🙂
you're welcome at bolt anytime, we're not too scary honest
Pookie, take@@boltmotorcycles up on that offer, Bolt is truly unique and he is the loveliest man in motorcycling, you just kind of want to hug him (not that I've ever tried).
Shame there's not a Bike Shed more central in the UK. Great video Freddie, keep up the good work!
I did hear somewhere that another UK venue may be in the back of their minds🤞🤞
Nice one Freddie!
Freddie just love your passion for biking great vids . if your ever in Norfolk would love to have a ride out.safe ride
Thanks!
Nice one....
I recognized this spot from a youtube channel "Bike shed". Great spot.. 👍👍👍
Both look cool places dude , will go one day 😁🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Wow what a cafe mate 🇳🇿