The 2026
@biltwell_peoples_champ Final Six have been chosen. Mark your calendars now, final voting runs June 22–26.
These 6 builders will bring their bikes to California, ride from Biltwell HQ to Cook’s Corner on June 26 and the winner will walk away with 10,000 smackeroos. Who will be the 2026 People’s Champ?
Brittany Conard – 1974 Shovel
@thebcon is building a 1974 Cone Shovel the hard way — hardtailed frame, handmade exhaust, custom mids, and raw metal details throughout. Can’t wait to see the finished product at Cook’s.
Chris Hatton – 1980 Shovel
Wales builder
@chrishatton___ reshaped a 1980 Shovelhead into a single-loop, oil-in-fender, stainless-fab masterpiece. The metalwork alone tells the story.
Old-school craftsmanship. Modern execution.
#PeoplesChamp #ShovelheadChopper #CustomMotorcycles #HandBuilt #HotBike
Eric Simonson – 1962 Panhead Bonneville Special
California’s
@Esoteric_Speed blended BSA and Harley-Davidson DNA into a 1962 Panhead Bonneville Special with a 23” Akront front wheel and zero body filler anywhere.
Built to ride. Built to last. Built right.
Jack Weidmayer – 1981 STD Panhead
@weak_weld transformed an $2K Shovel project into a radical 1981 STD Panhead chopper featuring signature windowed fins and custom hardtail fabrication.
Ryder Leavitt – 1969 FLH
Utah’s
@Ryderleavitt cut the frame in half, reshaped the 1969 FLH from the ground up to nail the perfect stance. First full bike build. You got this, Ryder!
Tim Sneed – 1967 Shovel
@mobtowncycle brings polished craftsmanship and deep community roots to this 1967 Shovelhead build. Timeless lines. Real-world miles ahead.
