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La Source trail jam took place in Toulouse Last weekend, this place is famous and well known internationally. It was also the last stop of the Brexit tour, which went through many trails from Southwest of France, like Banos, Urkatu, Hoppy...etc. Here is a quick interview with our rider Bruno Abiven who was part of the whole trip "what are you highlights from the Brexit tour" : "Everything" ! Find below some photos taken by the famous PJ !
The last days of the Brexit tour were devoted to preparing the La Source trail, in order to help locals fxing the different lines, as well as in the general organization.
On my side, I arrived in Toulouse on Friday, in order to avoid queues and get my bearings quietly.
On saturday, the crowd came gradually, as alaways many nationalities were represented, most people were English; the different lines have been ridden throughout the day, more and more riders were riding the biggest line of the trail, Frelon !
The day ended with the famous party, completed with a concert held at the bottom of a landing of TIC line.
Bruno and I took the road early on sunday morning, to make the 8 hours drive which separated us from Brittany.
Once again, thanks to the locals for the jam and see you next year !

The 2016 Brexit tour is a Franco-English invention, taking advantage of the month of September and its several jams, but it's mainly an invasion of English riders (Woodyard, Pumpy, Brighouse…), who come to enjoy south west trails !
Two of the Shape bicycles riders will be part of this roadtrip, Bruno Abiven and Jérémy Muller. The first stop is planned at the Banos jam this weekend, then they will stop at various trails in the area before joining Toulouse for the la Source jam.
Have fun my friends and enjoy French baguettes, full English breakfast and not forget the Brexit (joke for my friends Boyd and PJ, photo below).

We have not added a new member to the Shape family for a couple of years, so we are very proud and pleased to announce the arrival of our friend Jérémy Muller from Toulouse !
Jems is well known to the international trail scene, he is one of the main digger of La Source trail, without to forget his involvement in the project / crew Compression.
He recently joined the Deluxe team as well, he runs a PA model frame assembled with Shape bicycles parts (black top load OG stem with polish split cap, bar ends).
Welcome to Jems in the Shape bicycles team, you can find his profile in our Riders page.

After more than a week in UK, the Shape bicycles crew is back in France. This new stay overseas enabled us to still discover new trails and especially new areas which looks more countryside, like Leeds at the North, with beautiful landscapes.

Saturday, we arrived at Plymouth at 1.30pm, the crossing was quiet (more or lass for some…), we joined Bristol after a long 3 hours driving on the left ! First trail, the Pumpy where dig our friend Pompom, Alex Boyd who recently joins Bristol and the famous PJ Turn who is like the English Brian Foster (40 years old, still passionate and motivated, he is the main digger of the trail). After this warm-up session, we spent the evening among French, with Pompom and Céline, who have been living in UK for 2 years, it's always a pleasure to hang out together !

Sunday, we went to the PSA trail marmalade, with the Pumpy crew; on the road we made a stop to eat a full English breakfast, in order to be ready for the rest of the day (first one for Bruno) ! PSA is one of these famous English trails with a white dirt, which can be difficult to look at when sun shines, almost like snow. A good session on this tight trail, lots of lines with all sizes, there weren't lots of riders due to the saturday party. We really started the trip on good conditions !

Monday, no riding today, most locals were at work or they rest after a good weekend of riding. We took the opportunity to visit some trails on the South of London : Leatherhead is still beautiful, well arranged around the jumps; Epsom where all lines seem to ride; Hill and mountain and Wisley which are the sandy spots (a very nice hut and kind of an island were built at Wisley, look crazy) and Brockham which is in preparation for the jam next weekend (we took time to discuss with the main local - Jonny).

Tuesday, weather was typical English, se we decided to play it safe and spent the day at Adrenaline alley in Corby. On the road we made a stop at Woodyard, to discover the changes from winter, the whole trail looks better and better each year, it's beautiful ! We arrived at Corby in early afternoon (along with Jason Phelan), unfortunately much of the spot was in the works and there was an invasion of scooters… We rode on BMX the main bowl section, then we skated a mini ramp and a street plaza. We decided to hit the road for a much more interesting visit, the Villij trail ! We met Robbo and Frog, who benefit from the moisture to repair some jumps here and there, after lots sessions the previous weekend.

Wednesday, we spent the day at Villij, we maintained the trail in the morning, had a lunch with Robbo at his shop - The Kore store, a session was planed later in the afternoon. Despite the wind, we could have a ride and discover the trail, it turns a lot, not straight jump at all ! We were able to appreciate the riding of Robbo, high and stylish !

Thursday, we made some shopping at Villij in the morning, then we visited a close trail, which is made by the Wardle twins who spend lots of time digging as we noticed the several lines. A surprising detail is the fact the trail is located near a sort of natural cemetery (have a look at Google : natural burial). We then took the road to Brighouse and its famous trail. Trip was really countryside with lots of landscapes, trail takes place on a hill, in hidden wood. Weather was still typical English, we met Dan and Jon at the trail, we discussed a lot while watching the different lines. In the evening, we visited a good concrete bowl, where we tried to skate as there was a new scooter nightmare !!

Friday, we made a stop from our BMX agenda, to go to the pool, very relaxing, but you must also swim on the left ! In late afternoon, we went to Villij again, for another session with more locals as it's weekend. We were able to ride another line, longer and which turns even more than the previous one. Robbo and Frog rode all lines, it's beautiful to watch !

Saturday, we went to Wisley at 9am for an early season, as locals planned going to Brockham jam in the afternoon. Although trail is digging for MTB, we rode two main lines with the locals, we thank them a lot, especially Dig's who made the effort of saying few words in French ! Then we went back to Villij for a final session on the trail that has been our favorite during the trip. Several locals were there, we rode the same lines as before and Bruno decided to attack the big one, with taller jumps and steeper landings - he validated the whole line ! This session was a very good conclusion for this trip, we thank a lot Robbo and Frog for welcoming us several time during the week. After this good moment at Villij and these good feelings, we went to the South and the Poole's port to take the ferry on sunday morning - 8.30am.

This new Shape bicycles trip in UK was another success, the English trail is rich and enables us to discover new spots each time, we always meet good people and we discuss a lot with the locals !

Shape bicycles has always been attracted by UK, after a life experience of severals months a couple of years ago, and obviously for its rich and strong trail scene.
After a year without a trip overseas, our local rider Bruno and I have planned a week to discover the most beautiful trails in UK.
We will take the ferry at Roscoff, July 30, with a first stop scheduled in Bristol in order to visit our friend Pompom. Then we will head to the large suburb of London (Epsom, Leatherhead...), then further North (Woodyard, Villij, Brighouse...), while stopping along the way to some concret bowls, indoor skateparks and some BMX shops !

For the second time in a row, Shape bicycles went to the Gro trail jam, in Normandy (north of France), during the first weekend of July. Bruno and myself arrived on friday evening, in order to enjoy the whole weekend there.
Unfortunately, as the previous jam, we woke up in the rain on Saturday morning, even if we had serious doubts, we had a good session at the end of the day, we really appreciate the new line with its famous and massive hip !
After this session with few riders, due to weather conditions, the party took place around the hut of the trail; where friendly ladies offered sndwiches and cakes, thank you to her ! After some funny games for some, it was time to rest and again, we woke up in the rain... No hope of riding this time, so we decided to take the road back to Brittany.
Thank you to Gilian, his brother and Vince, locals of the Gro trail for this good jam !

At last, Shape bicycles was able to go to the Hellfest for the first time, which will stay in memory for sure ! After several attempts to get tickets, we finally obtain the precious one for the 2016 edition... We composed a team of almost 10 people who are passionate about music, which took the road on thursday, June 16th; the night before the beginning of the event in order to obtain access to the festival and install our camp.
Instead of writing a summary band by band, we prefer to highlight the site of the festival and its very specific and appreciable atmosphere. It's even the whole city of Clisson (close to Nantes) that lives to the rhythm of metal music for 3 days. The decor and layout of the site is simply superb and well thinking (especially when you cross for the first time the doors of the cathedral of hell…), with several sculptures and well decorated areas to the last detail… Everything is thinking with passion, to make everyone fell good and to honor the music !
Without to forget the tribute to Lemmy - Motorhead, with the coming of guitarist of the band and a video of their show at the 2015 Hellfest; mainly an anthology fireworks !
An experience that must be live and we strongly recommend you to try and you will certainly adopt !!

Last weekend was held the first trail jam of the season, at the Burck trail at Bordeaux. We already had de the pleasure to discover this trail last year, during our trail trip, obviously we couldn't miss this event, which also allowed to celebrate the departure of one of the main digger to Mexico.
Unfortunately, only our rider Bruno Aviven and his friend "T" managed to make the trip. The Burck crew worked a lot on the trail, every line was rebuilt after winter, to the delight of the many riders who came (note the sytlish Andoni who rode very well, the Spanish rider is a true globe troter...).
Below, some photos took by Fabien Loaec.

Sprocket was the first products designed and manufactured ever by Shape bicycles, during the creation of the brand in 2011.
After several years and tens of sprockets produced, we have decided to change our produtct. We added removing material, in order to highlight machining work and to get a better appearance.
We have ordered a first batch of sprockets (25, 28 and 30T), both in standard 19mm and spline 19mm. By the way we keep a surprise for you, with a special sprocket... Any idea ??
Before showing photos of real prototypes, here is a 3D preview of the new Shape bicycles sprocket (30T).