The idea began when Thompson was challenged by cycling enthusiast friend James Tully to build a wooden bike while watching the Tour of Britain last year.

汤普森的的朋友詹姆斯·图里是一个自行车狂热爱好者，在去年观看完英国自行车巡回赛后就挑战汤普森，就挑战他，问他能否制造一辆木质自行车。 于是造一辆木制自行车的想法就诞生了。