Two Wheels for Life joins forces with Bike Shed Moto Co.
Today we’re proud to announce a partnership between Two Wheels for Life and global motorcycle brand the Bike Shed Moto Co.
Date: 15th May 2025
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Two Wheels for Life, the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM, is delighted to announce a partnership with global motorcycle brand and venue, Bike Shed Moto Co.
Further cementing Two Wheels for Life’s reputation in the UK motorcycling community and beyond, the partnership will see the Bike Shed Moto Co. back a number of fundraising initiatives to support life-saving Riders for Health programmes in Africa.
Originating in London, the Bike Shed is known as the ultimate venue for all motorcyclists. With a restaurant, bar and venue attracting tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts every year, and featuring a members’ club, fashion label plus a second venue in Los Angeles, the brand has become a major name in the motorcycle scene since its launch in 2010.
Hear Dutch Van Someren, Bike Shed Moto Co. founder talking about the partnership
Working with Two Wheels for Life, the Bike Shed hopes to raise a minimum of £20,000 in the first year of the partnership, through a series of monthly fundraising initiatives including ticketed events featuring prominent motorcycle personalities, among other activities throughout the year.
Several charity initiatives have already got underway, including VIP dinners hosted at the Bike Shed’s iconic London HQ in Shoreditch. The format of the evenings sees motorcycling personalities take to the stage for an exclusive interview, with ticket holders treated to fascinating stories, all while enjoying a three-course meal, as well as a meet and greet with the VIP guest. All proceeds from ticket sales are donated to Two Wheels for Life.
Randy Mamola and Keith Huewen entertain at a fundraising dinners hosted by the Bike Shed.
Guests have already included four-times World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty MBE, MotoGP legend and Two Wheels for Life co-founder Randy Mamola, and leading motorcycle adventurer Vanessa Ruck.
Future events promise chances to enjoy evenings with TNT Sports’ voice of MotoGP Gavin Emmett and legendary motorsport broadcaster Suzi Perry, plus leading motorcycle journalist Chris Northover, the first female to ride around the world Elspeth Beard, and more.
As the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM, Two Wheels for Life will be taking the Bike Shed to the Main Stage of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, May 23rd-25th, with Bike Shed merchandise giveaways to hordes of motorcycling fans.
Two Wheels for Life will also be present at the Bike Shed Moto Show at London’s Tobacco Dock which is also taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, where visitors will be able to see one of the Riders For Health Yamaha AG200s used to deliver healthcare in Africa, and find out more about the charity, donate, buy Two Wheels merchandise and more.
The British Grand Prix and the Bike Shed Moto Show coincide, with both of the weekend’s events being live streamed across the Silverstone Main Stage as well as at the Bike Shed Moto Show on Saturday 24th May at 13:10, giving ticket holders to each event the chance to experience both.
The Bike Shed’s Gareth Charlton completes London Marathon running in support of Two Wheels for Life
In addition to the recent fundraising efforts, the Bike Shed’s Global Brand Director, Gareth Charlton, ran the TCS London Marathon in aid of “Team Two Wheels”, Two Wheels for Life’s fundraising running team, raising over £3,360 for the charity.
With the support of partners and individuals in the motorcycle community, Two Wheels for Life and delivery partner Riders for Health have been ensuring vital healthcare can reach communities across sub-Saharan African countries using motorcycles for the last 35 years. Now supporting programmes in Malawi, Nigeria, The Gambia and Lesotho, over 47 million people currently benefit from increased health services.
The Bike Shed already has experience of proving how motorcycles can be valuable for healthcare delivery. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, their 1,400 strong volunteer rider group ‘Bike Shed Community Response’ provided free courier services, transporting PPE, food, medicine and more.
Founders Dutch Van Someren and Vikki Van Someren were mentioned in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List, and were awarded the British Empire Medal for their work.
Bike Shed Moto Co. X Two Wheels for Life goodie bag giveaway: Win biker gear worth over £200 including Bike Shed jacket plus Two Wheels goodies!
Win
To celebrate the launch of the partnership we are launching a giveaway with the chance to win a Bike Shed x Two Wheels goodie bag.
“At the Bike Shed we’ve always believed in the power of motorcycles to do good, so teaming up with Two Wheels for Life is a natural fit for us. We’re honoured to be part of what they do, using small but mighty bikes that can traverse the most challenging routes helping people that don’t have the access to basic healthcare that we take for granted.”Dutch Van Someren, The Bike Shed co-founder says“We’re excited to be working with The Bike Shed to bring the story of what we do to a whole new group of motorcycle aficionados. The Bike Shed represents so much of what is good in the motorcycle community and we look forward to working with them to raise funds and awareness of what we do using the power of motorcycles to save and improve lives across Africa.”Zoë Herron Coleman, Head of Partnerships for Two Wheels for Life says
