Penny Farthing Races by maggiemae

Penny Farthing Races

The Victorian Festival always has these races and often it is the same guys who compete. This year there were more ladies, all dressed appropriately for riding a bike. We looked forward to this as there was an old hotel that had been shut for over a year and now taken over by new proprietors. It was owned by a Trust but they took it over. There was a space on a table right by the open window on to this street where the races took part. Cider and white wine later, we had made new friends.
Thankful for:
Living in this great area - friendly and with lots of interest!
Sounds as if yo had a great day! I seriously doubt that I would be able to get on that saddle or even keep my balance.
November 14th, 2020  
They really encouraged all who wanted, to get up and have a go. It seems so high, that people were reluctant!
November 14th, 2020  
@ludwigsdiana The above message was for you, Diana!
November 14th, 2020  
What a fun day! I'm not sure I could learn how to ride those bikes, let alone race them ;-D
November 14th, 2020  
Looks like a fun day out!
November 14th, 2020  
@aikiuser I thought that too Jenn! A bit younger and I would have loved the races. There were ordinary bikes too!
November 14th, 2020  
Wow. This looks amazing! I love this sort of thing .. would have dressed for the occasion too!
November 14th, 2020  
@brennieb You and I in hooped dresses with lots of lace, arm in arm?
November 14th, 2020  
This does look great fun
November 14th, 2020  
Sounds like a brilliant festival. Did you dress up too?
November 14th, 2020  
This must've been so much fun!
November 14th, 2020  
I hope they had step stools for mounting those bikes.
November 14th, 2020  
Bep
Another lovely festival capture!
November 14th, 2020  
Love that parasol. So elegant and beautiful. Penny farthing races sound quite dangerous but what an event to watch.
November 14th, 2020  
What a fun event....beautiful clothes & the weather looks perfect! Folk must flock to see this fascinating festival.
November 14th, 2020  
@onewing No- I used to for some years but the dresses were so heavy and confining!
November 14th, 2020  
@happypat I think there were as many people here as there was last year with all the overseas tourists!
November 14th, 2020  
our race was canceled this year, smiling to see yours
November 14th, 2020  
What A fun way to spend the day! The costumes make your photos so fascinating.
November 14th, 2020  
Now that’s something you don’t see every day! Great photo and looks like such fun!
November 15th, 2020  
Ah - they’re clever to race on these!
November 15th, 2020  
Beautiful festive capture.
November 15th, 2020  
Fun time for all & one can get dressed up.
November 15th, 2020  
What fun -- looks like a movie set, actually!
November 15th, 2020  
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