2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!

[Mikku]

Sunday saw me visit to the old school mecca that is the Happy Bike Meeting, an annual event organized by Inoue-san, the owner of Screamin' Wheels BMX shop, also in Tokyo. I think this is the 7th one of been to and it's definitely the old school event of the year, at least this side of MK!



This year I could only spend an hour or so there, but that didn't stop me from taking well over a hundred photos! I'm therefore splitting the best of them into 2 albums. Here's the first part, comprising a selection of old school BMX, some of which I've seen before, others for the first time:-



Forgot to mention that I went there on my Crupi, so apologies for the new school interloper below!





I really liked this ^^^ bike, plus it had a cool number plate:-













Like me, this '84 Laserlite is a regular attendee and one of my favourites:-











Love this ^^^^ pad!! Likewise this DG below, another returnee:-















Right, that's your lot for the moment! Part 2 to follow after I've had a cuppa!

[In2bmx]

WOW    . Great photos and some AWESOME bikes     

[griff]

Great stuff Mick - thanks for posting these!

[rooski]

Great selection of bikes there, they seem to be into vintage stuff in a big way in Japan, some cool 70's machines. 

[oldschoolace]

Gutted I missed it this year! Great pics Mick

[CustardLips]

Some cool stuff on show there Mick... nice one. 

[monkian]

Some sweet rides there Mick. Always great to see the pics from this event. Thanks for sharing mate

[Taipan]

Awesome pics fella, 

[Mikku]

Glad you like the bikes gentlemen! If you ever get the chance, it's definitely well worth a visit. Failing that, you can continue to enjoy my annual photo-fest from the comfort of your homes!

[griff]

Is there any riding involved, or is it just a static meeting?
I've only ever seen photos of bikes on those steps but wondered if everyone goes off for a ride somewhere?

[Mikku]

Is there any riding involved, or is it just a static meeting?
I've only ever seen photos of bikes on those steps but wondered if everyone goes off for a ride somewhere?

Nah griff, it's all show, no go, or at least for the BMXers, as the riders of the street cruisers and frankenbikes usually arrive together, stay a while then ride off into the distance. Actually, it may have been you or someone else who mentioned this last year, and I was going to suggest a ride to Inoue-san but completely forgot!!

It would be great to have a ride-out, though this being Japan, I imagine there would be a ton of red-tape to negotiate if it was going to done officially. Two brakes would be required for a start, since that's a legal requirement! An unofficial ride around the park could be a runner though - I'll mention it to Inoue-san when I need see him!

[insectbones]

Great photos Mick, some lovely vintage stuff there