August 6, 2020
Don’t forget your flask…
A delightful photograph from past days with a happy couple enjoying a cuppa along some quiet country road. The Triumph ‘Twenty One’ carried them there in competent fashion and a post war bucolic England let’s them relax trouble-free.
July 31, 2020
Apple Green
Tiptoes and knee high socks. Narrow bars turning a pair of lengthened forks backed up with a cushy swept back saddle. Pea colored coffin tank matches the trim jacket. Well, how else are you going to get to your private jet from the executive terminal?b
July 20, 2020
Hippie Ride
– Tonka Motorcycles in British Columbia used this period image for their catalogue of custom parts.
July 17, 2020
Wheear ‘ast tha bin sin’ ah saw thee?
– here’s a vintage photo of a pair of ladies rough riding over the moors on a brace of Model H Triumphs.
July 10, 2020
Roadside Chat
– wartime communication was enabled by the feat women riders who carried essential documents between various ministries and planning groups. They look very proud in this image on some country road under grey skies.
June 26, 2020
Waterfall
Another motorcycle blogger is Vanessa Ruck who enjoys extolling the virtues of two-wheel travel. Particularly with an adventure bike such as the impeccable Tiger.
June 19, 2020
A Foundling
Madeline Smith & Nicky Henson taking a break from filming the 70’s comedic version of the 18th Century Henry Fielding classic novel. I don’t think the Norton motorcycle is period accurate…
June 17, 2020
Ink Sketch
Pure ‘n’ Simple
Just love this black ink sketch of a lass and her vintage Triumph motorcycle. I’m going to give this spare graphic look a go.
May 29, 2020
Postcard
Rugged seaside snap of a cute couple with a red ‘n’ white Triumph Thunderbird. Kodachrome 64
May 19, 2020
“Join the Wrens—free a man for the fleet.”
The Women’s Royal Naval Service was the women’s branch of the Royal Navy. Affectionately called Wrens they provided an essential supportive role during wartime and peacetime. They rode motorcycles as couriers and messengers such as this BSA M20.
May 8, 2020
Rusty Ride
Best boot forward on this long legged cycle as it hoofs along a green verged highway under blue skies. Enjoy your weekend folks!
May 1, 2020
What, what, why..
Brains and Beauty: that could only be actress, inventor and film producer Hedy Lamarr. Here’s a publicity shot for Samson & Delilah with a photoshopped Triumph chopper. Somehow it actually looks the part. Now let’s discuss her paper on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum and its use to prevent jamming of guided torpedoes…
April 24, 2020
LP cover
Hard as nails. These five lasses are stern looking and have gallons of attitude. A couple of nice sixties Bonneville offer an appropriate foil to the image.
April 22, 2020
Pinup
Today is the birthday of iconic 50’s centerfold Bettie Mae Page (1923-2008)
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