Quote from the pilot: “He’s going faster than I am”
Found thisover on the HardLifeBikes Blog
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The french have a racing series called the Guidon D’or. Wow it looks fun.
This looks to be an offshoot of the 70’s wide world of sports “Superbikes” events that pitted racers from all different disciplines on one track that combined road and dirt.
Konig Racer prize-winning documentary on Kim Newcombe, builder and racer of the Konig 500 GP bike.
I love to look at the early days of racing. When sudden and unexpected technologies coud turn the sport on it’s head overnight. I love to watch the racers who did it because the thought of doing anything else was just impossible to them.
We miss a lot of that aspect in todays hyper media environment. I know the riders in the 21’st century are just as driven as the riders in the early 20’th but I think we miss a lot of that in all trhe “packaging”. Anyway I like to see theold videos and learn who’s shoulders todays riders are standing on. It’s a good idea to check your foundaton once in a while.
On that note I was delighted to find an e-mail from Mr Bill Thomas directing me to this video. It’s not one of the typical “early days and high sides” old school videos that we see a lot of. It’s actually a professionally produced documentary and while there is some good racing action, this is more about people and familes.
So this may not be you cup of tea but I just wanted to throw it on here anyway. Hope you enjoy it. Oh and thank you again to Mr Bill Thomas for the link.
Bill writes about the video:
His widow Janeen provides much of the commentary and there is a lot of footage from their home-movies. Extra commentary is provided by people like Chas Mortimer, Chris Dodds, Dieter Konig , Bruno Kneublher, Rod Tingate (Kim’s mechanic), Mick Woolett, Phil Read,
Kork Ballington, etc.
If you enjoyed the clip there’s a lot more HERE!
Offroad Yamaha R1 Video.
I forgot about this video. I thought I’d posted it before. Speaks for itself really. Enjoy!
VIDEO! As long as we’re in the Kenny Roberts Flattracker mode…
Friday Fun Day!!! The Shoe Bike!
I don’t know why exactly but I love the sheer pointlessness of this idea…
An insane V-12 CBX with video… I’m just F###ING speechless.
In Celebration of 100,000 visits to the Blog!!
What a freaking cool milestone! I’ve had a blast putting this thing together. It’s still just a hobby for me and (despite a few serious offers to sell out) it will remain that way. To be honest, I was just goofing around when I started this thing.
I don’t have the old script anymore but my ham-handed first attempt at the layout was terrible and I really didn’t know what I was doing exactly. I really didn’t think this thing would last a month when I first started but despite a few slow months I’ve kept at it and enjoyed every minute all while making some great new online friends (you all know who you are).
So, I’d like to give a great big THANK YOU to all the visitors who’ve stopped by!! I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have! Anyway I need to commemorate the moment and since I feel like jumping for joy I figured I’d let Mr Evel Knievel do it for me so here you go! Oh and if you’re curious THIS was my first post. Not surprising since I’m really a 2-stroke junky at heart.
The amazing 171 mph (in 1955) Moto Guzzi V8 (with video).
Isle of Man TT 2009 video… Holy S#IT!!
From the fans perspective. Jebus are they moving…!!
Motorcycle Photo Of The Day 