Don Walker - show organizer and builder

Saturday February 16th, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Posted by: thien

Show organizer, promoter, and all around main man of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Don Walker gives us some insight into running the show, as well as a couple of his track bikes.

Not just a show organizer, Don builds as Don Walker Cycles “Full Kilt Bikes” (Speedway, Indiana). First we see Don’s own personal lugged steel track bike. Then Don shows us one of his more performance oriented bikes, a fillet brazed racing bike with aero down tube and seat stays.

Don really hit one out of the ball park this year, in regards to the popularity and success of the this year’s Portland show! Regardless of where it’s held, we wish Don the best for all of his future shows, and RoadBikeReview and Mtbr.com are glad that we were able to be a part of this year’s show. Thanks, Don!

website: www.donwalkercycles.com

Don signing his famous poster

Don’s custom tandem track bike Don’s bikes Don’s custom messenger bag

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