TWO GIRLS, TWO MONKEY BIKES, ZERO EXPERIENCE AND A 7 DAY TRIP THROUGH MOROCCO... WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??

Meet LA based Mo and Londoner George a.k.a. the Monkey Bike Mafia who had the amazing idea to have a 7 day adventure across Morocco on miniature 50cc motorcycles aka monkey bikes… The catch? The pair had absolutely no experience with motorcycles. Luckily they went armed with a camera to film the whole trip for your viewing pleasure. What could possibly go wrong?… Ermmmm, well, a lot actually.

First road trip? Check. First time falling off? Check. First ever breakdown? Check. In fact think of all the firsts you’ve had over your first few years of riding and pack them into a baptism of fire, 7 day roller coaster which the girls have just launched as a 7 part Youtube series for your viewing pleasure.

Watch the two newbies set all those “firsts” milestones listed above and a few more for good measure - From breakdowns, to falls, to dirt riding, to getting stuck in weird places—while learning about all the realities of motorcycle adventuring both good and bad the (very) hard way. 

Ok, despite both of them being newbie riders the pair did have some motorcycle lessons before their trip and once they landed in Morocco they had an expert help map their route to avoid any dangers. Also their choice of bike was pretty strategic since they’re pretty simple to maintain and fix should anything go wrong (and it does). But at the end of the day you’ve got to admire these ladies for braving the unknown and having a damn good time doing it.

We’ve already watched all 7 episodes so if you’re looking for a binge watch frenzy make sure you add this to your list!

Catch all 7 hilarious episodes of their 7 day journey on their YouTube channel NOW HERE!

CHARM CITY KINGS AND THE WHEELIE QUEEN

Mannnnnnn we cant wait for this! The epic Charm City Kings has just premiered at Sundace film festival and is due for general release this April 2020. Yassssss!

“Directed by Angel Manuel Soto and based in Baltimore, Charm City Kings is the story of fourteen-year-old Mouse (Jahi Di’Allo Winston) who desperately wants to join the Midnight Clique, an infamous group of Baltimore dirt-bike riders who rule the summertime streets. His older brother, Stro, was their top rider before his tragic death—a loss that consumes Mouse as much as his passion for bikes. Mouse’s mom and his police mentor, Detective Rivers, work overtime to help the charismatic teen reach his full potential, but when the Midnight Clique’s leader, Blax (Meek Mill), takes the boy under his wing, the lure of revving his own dirt bike skids Mouse toward a road way past the straight and narrow.”

Watch out for the awesome Lakeyria Doughty - “The Wheelie Queen” who stars alongside and incredible cast to bring to light one of the most intriguing and infamous subcultures within modern motorcycling today.

LEARN HOW TO BRAAP LIKE A PRO

Into dirt bikes and not heard of Megan Griffiths aka Megs Braaps yet? 

Well get to know her immediately! The Canadian rider started riding at 17 years old and has since cemented herself as one of the most trusted voices in hard enduro via her socials and youtube channel that has how tis for any type of rider!

Her how- to videos are some of the best we’ve found for simple explanations of all the crazy enduro tricks you wish you could do on a dirt bike to get you log hopping and wheelieing around off road to your hearts content. If you’re wanting to get into dirt bikes especially her videos are a must to help you start to not only understand how to physically do it but also the physics behind how a bike is designed to help you do everything you need to if you can master it properly. 

On top of this Megs is a shorty rider at just under 5 and half feet so for of those that get in touch with us asking about which bikes to ride if you’re on the shorter side of things, the answer, if Megan is anything to go by, is .... well, any...  if you’re willing to put in the seat time and practice to master a tall bike. 

“There are a couple of things that I absolutely love about riding dirt bikes.  The first thing is the adventure of it.  I can't get enough of exploring new places and finding new terrain.  I always need to see what's around the next corner or over the next hill!  Being out in the woods is the best place for me.  Another reason I love it so much is for the feeling you get when you start improving your skills and becoming a better rider.  There is no better feeling than when you leave your comfort zone and succeed at something you couldn't do before.  There is no limit to what you can do on a bike, the bar just gets higher and higher as you get better.  There is no end to the challenge! “

Check out her insta and YouTube for some vids and prepare to want to get out there on the dirt more than ever. 

IF YOU DO ONE THING TODAY WATCH THIS....

Operation Moffat follows climber Claire Carter as she navigates the questions facing her life as a young woman while trying to forge a courageous path in life. Claire then finds inspiration in meeting the legendary guide and writer Gwen Moffat, who broke the mould for what women can achieve in the mountains half a century earlier.

This is one for anyone finding themselves torn between what they love doing whilst thinking about the questions of their future. Prepare to be inspired….

To watch the over at www.redbull.com click HERE

NIKE SB RELEASES FIRST-EVER ALL FEMALE SKATE FILM 'GIZMO'

Nike SB has released its first all-female skate video, entitled Gizmo Featuring some of the most bad ass skate boarders of today (including our homie, the awesome Josie Millard) . The new film remains a tribute to renowned skateboarder Elissa Steamer, nicknamed “Gizmo,” who has been embroiled within the lifestyle since the 1980s and is one of the first women to become a professional skater within the history of the sport.

Directed by Jason Hernandez, the film features an all-star cast including Lacey Baker, Leticia Bufoni, Sarah Meurle, Josie Millard, and Elissa Steamer herself and is filmed over the course of a year and following the skaters in all corners of the world from North America, China, Europe, and Australia.

One thing is for sure, this is one film that will have you reaching for a board whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out.

VC X BBC

👋 Look mum. We’re ont’ telly!

We were very lucky to have @bbcnews come speak to us recently as part of their IWD features on women doing good stuff. Fanks guys!

Check out the video and the full article by clicking HERE

VC X RIDE WITH NORMAN REEDUS

They say never meet your heroes.... well they’re freakin’ wrong!

Last year we were lucky enough to not only do some hanging and riding with the legendary lads @bigbaldhead and @jeffreydeanmorgan but we also got to take them on a ride to meet our good friend, the absolute inspiring force that is @elspethbeard.

It never fails to amaze us the incredible people we meet and things we get to be a part of through VC.... This one really was one for the books. .

Catch the first episode of @rideamcthis Sunday in the US on @rideamcchannel 🤙 Also watch out also for the lovely @vikkivansomeren & @dutchbsmc of @bikeshedmc on there. London REPRESENT! 🇬🇧✌️

VC X 100 YEARS OF CHAMPION

TEAM VC

So freakin’ stoked to have been recently asked by Champion to take part in their 100 year anniversary campaign celebrating the team alongside some other awesome teams from around the world annnnnnnd ... the legendary Magic Johnson !!!!! 

What may have begun with three friends has grown so much over the last few years and we’re so proud to work with so many inspiring people as part of our VC London team.

A massive thanks to Champion for featuring our lil’ team.

We <3 ya!

VC X VANS FOR HUCK MAGAZINE

Stoked to be asked by VANS and HUCK MAGAZINE to come chat about what we do here at VC, how we came to be and take them on a little ride out to one of our favourite London spots <3

Thanks to the HUCK team for the sick animated vid….. we always wanted to be cartoons innit :)

For the full article on HUCK MAGAZINES website click HERE

MAI'S CHOPPER - THE BIKE SHED REGULAR RIDES

Come take a look around VC co-founder Mai’s custom built Yamaha XS650 chopper with the Bike Shed Regular rides Vlog