A new life

My husband has purchased this 1953 Mac Velocette in going condition with a view to the occasional ride around our beautiful area and in vintage rallies. One of his first bikes was a 1953 Mac Velocette way back in time! Make that 60 years!

I have never been on the back of a bike before so am a bit nervous!

[Simply Amanda]

Nice looking bike. They are fun! But I haven't been on one since we had kids!

[Sharon Lee]

You will have a ball.. enjoy! beautiful bike!

[Vee]

Gorgeous bike! You only live once! Enjoy!

[Kerri]

Cool

[Pat Knowles]

Ooh Ooh woopi away you go ...teenagers again!!! How very exciting maggiemae, there's life in us slightly older ones yet!!!!!
Hubby must be like a dog with two tales !!! Looks in fantastic condition, a great purchase!!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat He does have a smile on his face that is not going away, Pat!

[Jennifer]

Cool! Nice bike too, enjoy it!!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Big boys!!! LOL !

[Arefin]

thats a cool bike! and great shot!love it!

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Beautiful bike - Have fun!

[Laura Thornton]

Beautiful photo of this vintage bike. WEAR A HELMET.

[Maggiemae]

@ptowncook We have to, in NZ Laura! No wind through our hair, I'm afraid!

[Yvonne]

What a beautiful bike. Now you just take some lessons from YOLANDA and you will be fine!!! But I am with @ptowncook wear a helmet!!! And I am looking forward to someone snapping the two of you riding along on it ; )

[Maggiemae]

@yonnie I have awful visions of the bike skidding in the gravel and falling over! Got to think positively!

[Yvonne]

@maggiemae Hence the helmet and long pants and shoes. I always cringe when I see someone on a motorcycle with sandals, but then I'm a chicken ; )

[Kathryn Marshall]

Good shot of this new bike. Have fun riding!

[Barbara Havrot]

Oh boys and their toys! Lovely bike ... but I like a bit of protection from the elements, pavement and the idiot drivers! haha

[Ann Stenson]

Oh Maggie how wonderful.....You will be the new Mr man & yolanda! : )

[Maggiemae]

@annbo But will I dye my hair purple? I don't think so, Ann!

[Ann Stenson]

@maggiemae Just get a purple wig Maggie! : D

[Leslie]

it's black like Mr. Man.... O now I get the purple hair...

[jerry plume]

Looks fun! Just hang on tight! :) Love the processing!

[Donna]

Way cool! I have a Honda Shadow and am just waiting on the weather. I got an orange vest to be more confident that I could be seen.

[Maggiemae]

@dealio A good idea - I will remember that, thanks!

[Donna]

@maggiemae :)

[ValHamil]

Great photo and I'm sure you two will have a blast on it!

[Rick Schies]

Well I think your Husband has maturity on his side now, so it will probably be quite safe. I bet you will enjoy it.

[Jo]

Sounds like fun times ahead:)) love the processing.

[richard saffold]

get some pointers from yolanda.

[Lyn]

Oh, now Maggiemae. . .since Mr. Man rides one, I thought certainly you drew on your own experiences for his adventures!

[❀ Lynn]

Nice bike...I bet he is grinning!

[Maggiemae]

@lyno My imagination gets carried away on Mr Man's adventures, Lyn - I do not want to use my imagination for the real thing. Got to be practical!

[Maggiemae]

@digitalrn This bike has a kick start! Hope his knees are up to it!

[Maggiemae]

@lynnb Thanks Lynn - he seems to be singing a lot too!

[👑 AnaZad]

Great looking bike. Enjoy the ride and hold to your hubby.

[bkb in the city]

Great looking bike

[Harry J Benson]

Neat wheels, they are fun to ride on :)

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Oh that looks a wonderful bike!!!

[Carole Imes]

How exciting. Soon you will be joining Mr. Man and Yolanda.....maybe?

[Dianne]

Great shot....beautiful bike

[Myrna O'Hara]

Exciting, hope you have a good helmet and buy leathers!!! Nice capture.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

You will love it!! Even with a helmet, riding on the back of a bike is so much fun- and you do feel the breeze on your face. Just follow the lead of your husband- when he moves, follow. You may want to leave the stunts to Yolanda, but I think you're going to have a great time on this dashing steed! I'm jealous!

[Gillian]

Ask Yolanda for tips! I'm horrified though at the reminder that 1953 is 60 years ago! Eeeeek, a big birthday coming up :( Nice treatment for your shot! And congrats to hubby on his "new" acquisition :)

[Chris]

That is what I call a motorbike - you'll love it. He'll have the girls queuing up!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Before we got married biking was our only form of transport. Then the kids came along so we got a car. A few years ago my husband, in his middle years, decided to purchase another motorcycle. I still haven't girded my loins to get back on the pillion though :o) xx

[Corinne]

That sounds exciting ! Enjoy the rides and take care !

[Maggiemae]

@psychographer The thing is, Lisa - if you don't get on the back you don't get to go! Athough you could, and I may, go in the car behind!

[Lindy]

You would do well to consult with Yolanda. I believe she is very experienced.

[Judith Greenwood]

How cool is that! I've been on the back of one once - thought I was going to die but the rider was considerably less sensible than your husband!

[Maggiemae]

@lwain I'm certainly not going to try her acrobatic antics on the back of the bike, Lindy!

[tony gig]

I used to own a Velocette when I first got married, Beautiful bike and shot Maggie.

[Maggiemae]

@tonygig What model was it Tony, do you remember?

[Lindy]

@maggiemae am biting my tongue here Maggie.

[Mr. Spock]

Beautiful bike, enjoy it! And I'd like to see a picture of you and your husband on the bike, riding together with Mr Man and Yolanda :)

[Rach_who]

Impressive buy

[Leonie Mogridge]

I'm so surprised you have never been on the back of a motorbike!

[Caroline]

Fantastic bike! I am also surprised you haven't been on the back of a bike. Comfort for me is the main thing, then just going with what your trustworthy, reliable husband does.