john@badgertracks.co.uk
  About us

johnandrhino2

Although run as a family business, all the services offered through Badger Tracks are personally hand crafted by John Flavell.

John Flavell was born and raised in the Walsall area of the West Midlands in the United Kingdom, Walsall being renowned world wide for it’s leather industry.

He began his career as a Saddler in 1970 and excelled in many spheres some of which are detailed below:

2007 - Received Premium Award from the Master Saddlers, Saddle and Bridle Competition.

1996 - 2000 - Designed and crafted the saddles for the Manchester constabulary, one of the largest mounted police forces in the United Kingdom.

1996 - Commissioned to design a light weight saddle called the Flyover for Olympic rider Ian Stark for the 1996 Olympics. One of the best selling event saddles in the world, used by

International standard riders. The flyover saddle went on to win Best New Product at the BETA 2000 show.

1985 - Promoted to Manager of one of Britain’s most renowned and long established saddlery manufacturers, introducing new models and manufacturing techniques to the company.

1980 to 1982 - Demonstrated leather work at a Harrods department store in Knightsbridge, London.

1978 - Awarded 2nd place in Saddler of the Year.

1977 - Awarded 1st place in Saddler of the Year.

1975 - Assisted in the craftsmanship of a leather boat which was then sailed from Ireland to United States of America by Tim Severin, to test the 6th century voyage of St Brendan.

A love of motorcycles was also apparent from a young age, but not until the Year 2000 did he decide to purchase his first Harley Davidson motorcycle. John Flavell now regularly attends and can often be found at many Harley Davidson functions for Birmingham Chapter and The Spirit of Chapel Ash.

Badger Tracks was founded from a love of designing superior leather goods for motorcycle enthusiasts and now also proudly offers a bespoke service to offer a wide range of hand crafted quality leather work and Art in leather Worldwide.

We make any idea come to life in Leather...........

By utilising our general service or bespoke service we can make any idea or design come to life in leather. Items that can be refurbished or custom made could include bags, motorcycle accessories, motorcycle seats, hunting accessories, the list is endless.

Contact us for help in creating something special.

********