Las Vegas Bikefest 2011, Sept. 29 to Oct. 2nd

Fred Vaillancourt of The Rat Shop Custom Bikes in Quebec won the People's Choice Award at the 2010 Artistry in Iron Bike Show at Las Vegas Bikefest. Photo courtesy of Jack McIntire.

Artistry in Iron is a competition of builders, judged by each builder. It’s a gathering of usually 20 of the world’s best builders and their creations and will be one of the featured events at Las Vegas Bikefest, Sept. 29th to Oct. 2nd 2011. Details: Las Vegas Bikefest.

Here's a link to Jack's 600-plus images of The 2010 Las Vegas Bikefest.

Quebec Rat Shop, "Blade" Wins Canadian Biker Build Off

BLADE by Fred Vaillancourt of The Rat Shop Custom Bikes, Quebec is the new Canadian Biker Build Off Champion.

The 6th Canadian Biker Build Off Competition was judged by the IMBBA, July 23rd, 24th and 25th in Welland, Ontario, Canada. See full listing of results.

Photos by Jack McIntyre, IMBBA staff photographer.

More photos are available in the IMBBA Canadian Biker Build Off Photo Gallery.