The One Show Is Bigger Than Ever for 2022

Indoor motorcycle events like Mama Tried, Revival’s Handbuilt Show, and The One Motorcycle Show were among the first casualties of COVID-fueled lockdown back in 2020 and 2021, but in 2022, it seems like all those cancellations are but a foggy memory. The pandemic-fueled haze seems to be clearing at last, with Mama Tried wrapping up in Milwaukee just a couple of weeks ago and the Handbuilt Show set to open in Austin, Texas, come April. Portland, Oregon’s The One Show, meanwhile, is also roaring back at the end of April, with organizers saying the 2022 custom hoedown will be its biggest yet.

Here’s what we know so far about the 13th annual custom-motorcycle event put on by Thor Drake and the See See Motor Coffee Company family.

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Thousands of bikers and moto-enthusiasts will roll into Portland from Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, for a full-on weekend of immersive motorcycle fun in the scenic Pacific Northwest. Repeating its role as host venue for all the two-wheel shenanigans is the historic Zidell Barge Building, a rustic, open-air building situated on the west side of the Willamette River just south of downtown. The almost century-old shipyard smells of old grease and metal work, so it’s the perfect textured backdrop for the staging of insane custom builds, musical entertainment at night, dozens of local and national vendors of all stripes—whether you’re into saddlebags, sidecars, or just cans of craft beer—two-wheel stunt shows, and more.

Most things won’t change though; you’ll get to feast your eyes on more than 200 custom motorcycle builds, along with curated examples of motorcycle-inspired art, including the ever-popular 21 Helmets custom art show and silent auction, and a shopping area stocked with top moto brands. Once again, Indian Motorcycle will be the title sponsor, with local heroes Icon Motosports and See See Motorcycles again providing much of the behind-the-scenes support. Naturally there’ll be a bunch of manufacturer-specific experiences like new model unveils and special projects along with demo opportunities from Indian and others, and all kinds of food and beverage options in the outdoor area.

The beating heart of The One Show, though, is the unparalleled collection of 200-plus custom-built motorcycles submitted by builders from around the world. Guests can take their time browsing this year’s bikes in time slots of four hours each to allow for a spread-out and socially distanced experience. There’s also a brighter spotlight on female contributors this year, with Tori George-Drake now in charge of curating the 15-plus female builds in the show—the most female representation the show’s ever had.

“There have been years where we haven’t had a single bike submission from a woman,” says Tori, who was the first female builder at the show. “Each year we’re seeing more and more, which is exciting.”

It helps that this year, The One Show falls on the weekend leading up to International Female Ride Day (which is Monday, May 2), a fact that’s inspired other female-friendly experiences at the show. For example, the Litas, a global, all-female motorcycle collective, is hosting a meet and greet event for women riders in town, and female-led-and-focused brands like Atwyld, She Wolf Moto Co., and moto icon Anjuli “Kiki” Azim will also be on hand with their wares and advice. As See See’s own press release puts it: “Thirteen years in and the vision remains the same: Bring people together and inspire future generations of riders—including the next generation of women.”

Once again, you get a choice of two types of tickets available for purchase this year. A VIP Weekend Pass costs $100 and grants you access to all 10 time blocks over the weekend. Single Session Passes cost $15 each and are valid for four-hour time blocks. Kids over 12 are required to purchase a ticket; under 12′s are welcome to attend with an adult. Motorcycle parking is free at the entrance; car parking is available next door, with passes going for $10.

At press time, there were no details for The One Pro flat-track racing event that usually runs in conjunction with the show, but we do know Thursday Night Motocross is going on as planned ahead of the weekend’s festivities. See the1moto.com for more info.