Vintage bike meeting by maggiemae

Vintage bike meeting

John hoped to get his Mac Velocette going by the time this rally was on but the needed parts did not arrive by courier as planned. It was a cold and damp morning but these guys were well rugged up. Every bike had a kick start and made individual roaring sounds when they took off! I didn't see one guy under 50 here!

John has a LE Velocette like the one closest but as yet it hasn't been touched for renovation. It was known as the Noddy Bike as when used within Army Camps, it was impossible for the rider to salute the senior officers. They accepted a nod instead!
Oh, I am sorry the parts didn't arrive--I'm sure your husband would have LOVED participating in the rally. Such beautiful looking bikes.
April 20th, 2013  
Cool shot. Too bad about your husband not being able to participate in the rally.
April 20th, 2013  
I used to have a kickstart Honda many years ago. Paul is off to a motorbike show in York, there will be a mixture of old and new.
April 20th, 2013  
Cool shot
April 20th, 2013  
What a gorgeous bike! The royal enfield we rode in India was kick start which was really cool.
April 20th, 2013  
nice Bikes and shot ,Love the old ones!!
April 20th, 2013  
Jo
Cool shot - they all look like they are in for a good day.
April 20th, 2013  
Wow, I've never seen a bike like the front one. Is it made from stainless steel?
April 20th, 2013  
@catwoman2 That grey was the original colour of this bike - made of steel like the others, Mary! It was known as the Noddy Bike - when used within army camps it was impossible to salute the senior officers when riding this bike! So they accepted a nod instead!
April 20th, 2013  
Great explanations! I remember reading books about Noddy! Nice lineup!
April 20th, 2013  
They are sharp looking. I bet he has the itch to get it out and on the road.
April 20th, 2013  
Very nice lineup!
April 20th, 2013  
Deb
Wow! I've never seen a bike like that, it's beautiful :D
April 20th, 2013  
Very unusual bike - nice lineup here!
April 20th, 2013  
Impressive wheels, like the POV
April 20th, 2013  
Nice lineup bike!
April 20th, 2013  
Vintage bikes are so cool....but usually so loud too!
April 20th, 2013  
Great shot!
April 20th, 2013  
That guy has an itch down his back ..... lucky boys to have such a sociable & fun hobby,they must have great camaraderie, hope John is soon with them!!
April 20th, 2013  
sounds like fun
April 21st, 2013  
Cool shot fo vintage bikes and bikers
April 25th, 2013  
I like the idea of the Noddy bike.
August 4th, 2013  
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