In a dusty corner
– just needing a dust-off, lubrication, gas up and a quiet winding road.
February 17, 2021
Grandpa rides pillion
– neat old image of a proud Triumph Mountain Tiger Cub owner, Orville, taking his grandfather for a spin.
February 13, 2021
Winter Sled
– tucked in a corner behind a neighboring apartment building stands this older GS500 under a blanket of snow. I nearly bought one of these in London back in the nineties but ended up with the Kawasaki GPZ500.
February 10, 2021
AA
– imagine being on call as a recovery service in a snowstorm. Your bright yellow combination is your transportation. Heavy winter clothes and a barn door fairing to protect you from the elements. The Automobile Association had to get out through rain, snow or shine. My grandfather George must surely have experienced these conditions as an AA Man.
January 17, 2021
la photo française
– posed like some emotionally distanced couple in a Jean-Luc Goddard outing; this BSA Starfire plays a central role in the discourse between the laconic reserve of the anorak bespectacled male lead contemplating the idea of home, against the young femme fatale toying with a solitary freedom of the open road.
“Tu me fends le coeur… J´ai le coeur fendu par toi !”
You are breaking my heart… My heart is being broken by you!
FIN
January 15, 2021
Agnes
Still smiles a hundred years ago
– Nostalgic photo of a lady and her motorcycle. Dressed in trench coat, cloth cap and goggles she’s ready to take to the roads.
January 11, 2021
Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque
The King of Rock & Roll
– one of the most memorable song in late 80’s British music was the “hot-dog” song by Prefab Sprout. Written by Durham bred Paddy McAloon it tells the poignant tale of a washed up crooner living off a one hit wonder from decades past. Photo on blog is from photoshoot of their ‘85 LP titled Steve McQueen; the album was titled “Two Wheels Good” for the US market.
January 4, 2021
Of a Time
When a picture says a thousand words it feels good to immerse your sen in the imagery.
January 1, 2021
Another orbit another lap
Even a Century ago they were whirling breakneck around a circuit in a death defying manner. Just like 2020 huh? We’ll let’s keep the attitude rubber side down for Twenty One!
December 20, 2020
Solstice
Mid Winter jaunt
– a Sunny sky with lowest sun and brisk temperatures saw the Tiger and I going for a quick spin around familiar roads. The heated vest and handgrips were very welcome. New iPhone camera being utilized too!
December 9, 2020
NYC
– Tiger roars over the Brooklyn Bridge. Iconic symbol of Manhattan Island.
December 1, 2020
Figurehead
– 70’s hip ‘n’ cool aboard the lazy lines of a Yamaha twin. Pure City of Angels vibe.
November 23, 2020
All shipshape
… and Bristol fashion
– sent over from GB’s southwest correspondent, Rich, is this vintage motorcycle and scooter dealership located on Bath Road in Arnos Vale. The shop opened in 1960 with success selling the Raleigh Runabout moped.
November 7, 2020
Forty years ago today…
TRIBUTE TO STEVE MCQUEEN
March 24, 1930 – November 7, 1980
October 25, 2020
Luminous Leaves
More photos from the Fall outing yesterday. The foliage hues against a striking blue sky was a sublime natural phenomenon. This time of the year is resplendent in a blaze of colors that always seems so fleeting before the naked winter arrives.
