Perfect weather for a ride today. Through Lake County along the back roads to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. Pear blossom highlighting the hedges, countless bikers on the roads. Smashing!
March 24, 2024
Seven!
Vin takes chase to the outlaws terrorizing a village as part of this films titular septet. It’s on the Telly this morning so I may as well watch it! Happy Birthday Steve! He would have been 94 today.
March 6, 2024
Mid-week Leap
As we pass the midway point that is Wednesday here’s a chap who’s taking his Triumph for flying lessons from grassy verge to tarmac lane. No busses jumped today…
March 3, 2024
March Hare
Temperatures were warmer than normal so we dusted off the bikes and headed out for a scoot north to get breakfast in Zion. Good start to the riding season.
February 29, 2024
Froggy McFrog Face
In need of a loving home to restore back to roadworthyness. This 1960 Triumph roadster is listed locally for six grand. Full tear down of chassis, engine upholstery and bodywork.
February 12, 2024
Red Sportster
A thing of beauty! 1970 Triumph GT6 by legendary Italian automobile designer Giovanni Michelotti who also created cars of art for Lancia, Ferrari and Maserati. If music was a solid then the orchestral symphony would look like this.
February 8, 2024
On its tail
The climb rate of the interceptor English Electric Lightning was 20,000’ per minute going perpendicular at the end of the runway and “going upstairs like a bat out of hell”. I bet it was one helluva ride for the pilots.
February 3, 2024
Made in Springfield
Out to carry out some errands on an overcast Saturday this bike was parked at the end of our valley. Of the cruisers I think Indian look the best. Chieftain on the road.
January 24, 2024
Two & Four
Nice later 30’s v-twin with ‘37 Ford Coupe. Complementary colors worn by the rider including a headscarf that ties the locks of this redhead.
January 23, 2024
Bell Bottoms
Long legged Triumph chopper lets a Seventies couple enjoy the fresh air of the open road. The S reg 245 Volvo estate in the garage dates this after ‘77. Good photo for the album!
January 21, 2024
Racer 65
Old Toy Motorcycle
My father is helping clear out some old things from a lift. He happened upon this item. Stern faced racer with Suzuki emblazoned across the front. The mice from the mouse organ in Emily’s shop might need to roll their sleeves up on this one.
January 19, 2024
Puncture Check
Enough air? No nails embedded in the rubber tread? Make sure the wheels are running smoothly for the weekend lest the route takes on a bit more of a rugged track. These army couriers are certainly making sure!
January 18, 2024
Daytona
Launched in 1997 the sumptuous lines of a 900 triple set the company from Hinkley on a soaring trajectory into the Twenty First Century. The March edition of Bike magazine was all over the release.
Union Jack through and through!
January 14, 2024
Roses are Red
Fotheringhaye is a small hamlet a few miles west of Peterborough. It is an unassuming spot that was pivotal in the history of England. It was the birthplace of Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) who was the last king of the three Century long Plantagenet dynasty. His defeat and death at the battle of Bosworth Field, the last decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses between the Lancastrian and York Houses marked the end of the Middle Ages in England. Thus commencing the House of Tudor and the creation of ‘modern’ England. Fotheringhaye Castle was also where Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded, another key moment in the formation of a nation.
January 13, 2024
Mr Fox
Voiceover work from Mr Clooney for Wes Anderson’s version of the Ronald Dahl classic. In this scene he’s making scarfing noises. I’m here for the t-shirt. A great film nevertheless!
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