CAMP VC 2023 - SAVE THE DATE!

AFTER THE HUGE SUCCESS OF CAMP VC 2022 WE’RE GOING BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!

HAVEN’T BEEN TO CAMP VC BEFORE? COME JOIN US FOR AN ACTION AND ADVENTURE PACKED WEEKEND OF MOTOS - WITH EVERYTHING FROM TRIALS AND ENDURO TO ROAD RIDE OUTS, TRAIL RIDING AND BEGINNERS RIDING LESSONS- SKATEBOARDING, GUIDED MOUNTAIN HIKES, E- MTB BIKES, CAMPING, WELLNESS AND FITNESS, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS, LIVE PANEL TALKS, MORE 4 - WHEELED AND RALLY CAR EXPERIENCES, WILD SWIMMING AND OF COURSE ONE HELL OF A PARTY ALL SET IN IN THE EPIC WELSH LANDSCAPE!

SAY HEYYYY TO OUR INCREDIBLE NEW HOME FOR 2023 - PENBEDW ESTATE! SET IN NANNERCH, MOLD - NORTH WALES, THE AMAZING PENBEDW ESTATE (PRONOUNCED PEN-BED-OO) COVERS OVER 2,500 ACRES OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NORTH WALES COUNTRYSIDE WITH SPECTACULAR SCENERY, HIDDEN VALLEYS, IT’S VERY OWN ANCIENT STONE CIRCLE AND PRIVATE WOODLAND WITH A HUGE CAMPSITE, PARKING SPACE AND CAMPER VAN SITE FOR ALL OF OUR ATTENDEES! THE SITE IS JUST 30 MINUTES FROM CHESTER WITH EASY ROAD ACCESS STRAIGHT OFF THE FROM THE A541.

WE CANT WAIT TO WELCOME YOU THERE FOR 2023. WE’VE GOT MORE ACTION AND ADVENTURE THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY HANDLE IN ONE WEEKEND!

WHEN WE SAY COME GET WILD, WE MEAN IT!

….AND AS ALWAYS WE WILL HAVE LIMITED TICKETS FOR 2023 SO JUMP IN FAST TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THE MOST WILD WEEKEND OF YOUR SUMMER!

COME RIDE DIRT WITH US @ VC DIRT DAY 2020

Cant wait until Camp VC 2020 to get on the dirt ?!

We’re teaming up with Docklands riders this March to present a day of dirt training with our Intro To Dirt track day at London docklands inner city track!

Open to riders of every skill level from total beginner with different bikes to suit all experience levels and heights, the sessions are in 3 hours riding slots (morning and afternoon) and include everything from training with professional enduro coaches, all kit, insurance, bikes, and a VC goodie bag.

We’ll also have tons of info on how to get into off road and trail riding in the UK from our community and we’re also bringing along some of our own dirt bikes for you to take a look at where to start out, so come armed with all your burning questions and get ready to hit the dirt!

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DEETS AND HOW TO BOOK !!

VC BEGINNERS INTRO TO BIKES SESSION!

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Brap brap we’re baaaaack! After getting an absolutely overwhelming response to our insta post shout out for bike curious womxn to get in touch we kick started our new beginners’ sessions last weekend with a bunch of newbies in our shitty east London car park! From a new mama (who brought her gorgeous 6 month old along) to a seasoned skateboarder, we gave these rad ladies their first taste of motorbike riding, taking them from complete newbies all the way to riding a slick figure of eight by the end of the morning.

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From chatting to people on insta, at our events and at our monthly meet ups we know there are still a ton of womxn out there who are really keen to get on a bike. But unless you’ve got a kind and generous pal with a little bike and bit of space to try it out on (tricky to find in London), you’re sometimes just left with the option of taking the plunge and signing up to do your CBT (Compulsory Basic Training). And this involves committing about 100 quid to doing it - A bit daunting for some and a bit of an investment already… Plus, if you have no experience on a geared bike you’re usually advised to do this on a twist and go scooter , so even after you’ve done the day’s training, ridden out and about on the road and got your CBT certificate, you’ll still need to figure out how gears and everything work on an actual motorbike. PHEW!

Cue our VC complete beginners intro to bikes sessions! A great way to try out the basics, ask any questions you might have and meet other riders!

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Wanna try? Sign up HERE to get your name on our waiting list for the next available sessions!

All images by Sarah Emma Smith

UP THE HILL @ GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Literally blown away by what I just experienced. Going up the hill at the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed on the new electric @harleydavidson_uk Livewire was out of this world 🚀

I’ve got to admit I was shitting myself.

I’d never ridden in full leathers before✔️Never ridden the bike before ✔️ Never ridden an electric bike before ✔️Ok, now go do it in front of thousands of people ✔️ and on a track you’ve never ridden before ✔️ Eeeeeeek! But thanks to the amazing team and a little bit of kit loan (thanks @stockwell__design and @bell_powersports ) I shoved the fear way down in my boots and the second I crossed the start line of couldn’t stop laughing inside my helmet about how incredible this bike and this experience was. When I finally got back down the hill my face was aching 🤣 It just shows that sometimes you just gotta get on with it even if it scares the shit out of you as you might just be missing out on one of the best rides of your life 😊

Coming out of the drivers lounge later on, after meeting some of my absolute hero’s in the changing rooms @20thcenturyracing @mariacostellombe @jennytinmouth @motorshellninja @abbieeaton44 , my little boy was walking around wearing my helmet. A guy walking by said “he looks like he loves wearing daddy’s helmet”. I said “don’t you mean his mama’s helmet?” Proud moment sealed and locked in forever. 😊

A massive thanks to the team @harleydavidson_uk for letting me be only the 5th person outside of @harleydavidson to officially ride this animal and thanks for letting me bring my little family along for the ride ⚡️✌️

I can honestly say that this bike is incredible and the power delivery is phenomenal. If you are lucky enough to get a chance to ride one do it. It will knock your socks off. ⚡️🚀 Check out the video below for what I thought about the bike and about the future of electric!

VC TAKEOVER @ HOUSE OF VANS , LONDON

Build it and they will come….

So that was it! Our VC TAKEOVER House of Vans, London was an enormous success with a ton of people of all ages coming down to see everything from our amazing bike show to skating and getting involved with everything going on throughout the day.

An enormous THANK YOU to everyone who came down to talk bikes, skate, shoot some football, see the show, listen to the talks and get down with the event and of course a huge thanks to everyone that make an event like this come to life (both gals and guys ). From the team @houseofvansldn to all the awesome collectives, businesses, teams, individuals and creatives! You guys are incredible!

Photos: Sarah Emma Smith // @sarahemmasmith & Reece Leung // @reeceleung

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VC BRIDGE RIDE OUT

SOOOO MANY BRIDGES SO LITTLE TIME!

Thanks to all the awesome ladies who came out for our VC ride out through London Town yesterday... and a big shout out to @hardtailchop as always for being the best ride leader (and for doing it all on a monkey bike)!

Our ride outs are open to everyone no matter what your bike or experience level so get involved ladies!

Stay tuned for news of the next VC ride out coming soon!

VC ACE CAFE RIDE OUT

♠️VC Ride Out to the Ace Cafe ♠️.

Thanks to all the awesome ladies who came and braved the cold on every manner of bike, from cubs to chops, with us to get us some fry up ☕️🍳🥓 and to @hardtailchop for being mum and getting us all there in one piece 🤙.

Who’s up for the next one?