2023 People's Champ Runner Up: Barnie Bowman

Name: Barnie Bowman
Instagram: @Barnstormerr
Location: Sterling, Virginia USA
Bike Year: 1946
Bike Motor: Knucklehead

Barnie's bike started as a 1947 knucklehead engine and a 1950 panhead frame that needed a lot of work. In the end, he nailed the traditional stance and style he was going after. The high-shouldered 19/21 rims are a nice touch and the delicate Pea Shooter front fork is super classy. Barnie shot the paint himself in his backyard and said his welding and machining, along with his patience, greatly improved over the course of the project. Proving that this machine is a go-bike, not just a show-bike, Barnie successfully piloted it over the Ortega Highway to Cook's Corner for the party and final voting. Thanks for being a part of the 2023 People's Champ, Barnie!

Follow Barnie: @Barnstormerr

Photos: Geoff Kowalchuk
Video: Flynn Bryant

Get more info on the People's Champ: https://www.biltwellinc.com/pages/peoples-champ-about