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Tailfin Demo Day – South East
Date: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
Mason Cycles, Lancing
Try out our range of Technical Bikepacking Equipment
Bring your bike and try out gear out in person. From round-the-world-tourer to weekend warrior, we have kit to suit every kind of rider.
Location: Mason Cycles, Old Stables, Applesham Farm, Coombes, Lancing, BN15 0RP
This event is free! You’ll simply need to register your 1-hour slot.
Film Screening – Bristol
Date: Wednesday, 30th August
Watershed Cinema, Bristol, UK
Film Premiere: Mind Mapping – Parts 1 & 2 | In aid of Mind
Join us on Wednesday, August 30th for the first official screening of Mind Mapping: Part 1 & 2, the series of impactful bikepacking films following UK rider Boru’s journey around the world in aid of mental health charity Mind.
“Riding around the world came from a desire to get away from London and to try and meet interesting people and discover the unique places of this world, to raise funds for Mind and delve into my own psyche and motivations surrounding the bike, what that means to me. It was supposed to be a test of complete self-reliance and preservation, where for years I couldn’t find that ability within myself.”
Part 1 of Mind Map beautifully displayed the reasons for embarking on this epic journey, and followed the first few months of living nomadically on his bike.
Part 2 now tells the story of the 7 months that followed – from the mountains in northern India to the warm seas in Borneo. If he had kept to his original timeline, Boru would have been home by this point, but with limited pressures to return apart from missing friends and family, he is embracing and absorbing the culture around him, learning new languages and spending more time in a place he is falling in love with.
The films will be shown at the iconic Bristol cinema, the Watershed. There is a lovely bar at the cinema where refreshments will be served.
Link to the fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mindmapping
Location: Watershed Independent Cinema, 1 Canon’s Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX
Tailfin Demo Day – Gateshead
Date: Saturday, August 26th 2023
Backyard Bikeshop, Gateshead, UK
Try out our range of Technical Bikepacking Equipment
Bring your bike and try out gear out in person. From round-the-world-tourer to weekend warrior, we have kit to suit every kind of rider.
Location: Backyard Bikeshop, Hillgate Quay, Gateshead, NE8 2BH
This event is free! You’ll simply need to register your 1-hour slot.
R&D Division Meet + Rideout
Date: Thursday, 20th July 2023
Spike Island Artspace, Bristol, UK
Tailfin X TPRNo3 | Ride Out and Meet – How to prepare for an Ultra
In collaboration with the TPR No3 ultra-distance cycling event, we are presenting the first in Tailfin’s Masterclass series. R&D Division riders and experienced ultra-distance racers Ben Davies and Gail Brown will be sharing their experience and knowledge of ultra-distance cycling. The focus for this first event will be on pre-race training and fuelling strategies during an ultra race.
What to expect: Self-supported 30km road ride in Bristol, followed by drinks in the cafe (licensed bar) and talks hosted by Tailfin R&D Divison riders Ben Davies and Gail Brown followed by a Q+A session.
Location: Spike Island Art Gallery and Workspace, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX, UK
Cost: This event is free but spaces are limited, so sign-up fast to secure your place.