About Lords of Gastown

Lords of Gastown accidentally came to life in 2011 in Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets, born from founder Tyler Michael’s obsession with motorcycles and the gritty soul of the Pacific Northwest. What started as a rebellious DIY project—a homemade T-shirt stamped with a skate-inspired logo (a nod to skateboarding’s Lords of Dogtown and a middle finger to a bar joke), quickly exploded into a full line of up-cycled streetwear and custom made to order motorcycle vests & jackets, built by riders for riders. Lords created a unique style out of necessity as nothing in the current market fit the communities taste and personality.

The mission became to test products & create the Lords brand story across 100,000+ miles of North and South America’s toughest highways. From frostbitten mountain passes of Alaska to sun-scorched deserts of New & Old Mexico, endless coastal highways all the way to Nicaragua and back again. Standard gear just didn't fit the bill... We needed style and function forged by asphalt, dirt, sweat, and the unrelenting pursuit of freedom. Collecting miles & memories has always been the goal because out of all the things you can put on your bike, miles is the coolest hands down.

Now on the international stage we have ramped up our production from a little East Van studio to a global hud of craftsmen. We source leather and fabrics from global artisans, constantly testing durability and function without compromising. Our designs blend timeless style with armour-like function—reinforced stitching, weatherproof zippers, and moisture-wicking liners. The road doesn’t care about fashion trends. It demands respect. Imitations? They’re like cheap helmets: flashy but flawed. Just like the old timers say, never cheap out on your head, hands, or feet when it comes to riding & sliding.

Not only is Lords the Original Motorcycle Lifestyle Brand in Canada, we are also the pioneer and partner to some of the biggest motorcycle brands in the world. Lords brought Simpson Motorcycle Helmets, BMC Motorcycle Company, Bungking Mfg, TBR Exhaust, and many more brands & products to the Canadian & Mexican market for the first time. 

When Tyler’s family grew, he replanted roots in Langley farm lands, transforming the brand from a garage-born rebellion into a beating heart for riders who value grit over gloss. Today, you’ll find him at Lords Moto Ranch shows riding mini bikes with his kids and a herd of goats in tow, leading Taco Tuesday Rides where laughter echoes as loud as pipes, or hosting the biggest community events in western Canada & Mazatlan Mexico—proof that community isn’t a buzzword, it’s a way of life. 

In 2023 Tyler partnered with long time friend Paulo who he met on the road to Nicaragua in 2013 when his bike broke down in Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico. Another happy accident in the Lords of Gastown story. Lords quickly expanded into Mexico with a shop, bike rentals, and adventure tours for all the gringos who have a Mexican Motorcycle vacation on their bucket list. Lords of Gastown MX in the newest chapter of the Lords story, a way to create once in a lifetime VIP motorcycle experiences based in Mazatlan. 

Lords of Gastown isn’t just gear; it’s a community where every oil stain, tattoo & scar tells a story and every mile deepens the bond. Ride real. Ride Lords.