Charlie's Bike - T shirt

- 100% cotton T

Charlie Bowins, the absolute legend of a human behind the name of the beloved Mcnabb skatepark in Centertown,  was a staple of the Ottawa skate scene. His adventurous spirit, effortless style on a board, and infectious smile were a positive force that lives on. We’ll never forget the day Charlie pulled up to Antique (Birling’s origin shop) with an old motorcycle tucked in the back of his infamous Dodge Caravan. Charlie was stoked on his new bike—he was quick to point out that its Florida plate read “Antique” and that he was able to get it across the US-Canadian border without a hassle. On what would have been Charlie's 32nd birthday, five years after his passing, we fired up his '72 Suzuki TS on the first kick. After filing a stack of paperwork to import his Florida-smuggled relic into Canada, we took a photo of the mileage, gave it some CPR in the garage, and off it went to continue its life with Kyle, Birling co-owner, who rides it as his commuter. This stinky, dangerous—yet beautiful—old bike keeps Charlie’s spirit alive with us in a way he would have loved. See it parked in front of the shop on most summer days, or listen for it crackling like a popcorn machine down the streets of Centertown.

We love you and miss you, Chuck.