Although I was not able to attend I did receive some action shots of some folks and their Vincent’s as they enjoyed the vistas around Cambria.
How about this guy?
What can I say, Bill is the man!
I will see if I can get someone who attended to try and update with particulars if possible.
Our S.O. showing it how it’s done!
Keep the Rubber side down.
The Rally was a blast from this participants perspective. I had to leave prior to the end but not before taking a few rides around the area. Here are some photos. I will expound more on the Rally but I have a lot of updates to enter so for now take a look at the pix!!
My Setup in Mancos
Bar Hodgson and Gunga Din, his factory racer
The boys on a ride to Dolores, Co.
There were about 75-80 Vincents there from what I was told. I was able to take a ride with Robert Rymer and Bar Hodgson on Monday and with the guys above on Tuesday. Monday was a joyride through the mountains around Mancos. Tuesday we went to Dolores and saw Sam Manganaro’s VincentWorks shop as well as Colorado Norton Works a few miles away. It was a beauty day and fun was had by all!
Finally got the bikes registered here in Ireland. I passed my theory test (equivalent to the California written test). Now I need to get a statement from an eye doctor saying I am not blind, and I can get a provisional license. With that, I can get insurance, and with that, I will be legally able to ride the bikes once again.
See the link for all pertinent information:
http://www.vincentworks.com/rally.php
Venue information:
Echo Basin Ranch
43747 County Road M
Mancos, CO 81328
970.533.7000
Spotted at the Annual Rally in Norfolk England. No, it does not belong to an ex-Californian. It was found at a metal recycling facility in England, and a worker spotted it and offered it to someone that knew a Vincent owner. Pretty cool.
It was a gorgeous southern California afternoon and the picnic attracted a large gathering. A gathering that arrived enthused and left fulfilled without doubt. There were 10 Vincents on hand and Mitch Talcove won the Dick Busby Memorial Trophy this year with his 37 Comet, a bike that would be hard to ever beat for beauty. Here are some pictures that Side Car Suzy sent my way via Mike A.
Here’s a pan shot of Mitch presiding.
The Dick Busby Memorial Trophy
A Panoramic Shot of the 10 Bikes
It was a real blast! Great turnout.
The Annual Section Picnic starts at noon and is held at Chevron Park in El Segundo. Please RSVP with Bill Easter if you have not yet done so. See Julys K 17 for further info.
then
6PM at Glory 4659 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles just east of Vermont. Ride leaves at 7 and goes through Hollywood and over Mulholland Dr. to Bob’s Big Boy in Toluca Lake
It will be a hot day in many respects. Shine em up!
Here’s another pic of Steve Batesole, the Rollie Free trophy winner from last year and his stock Shadow. Get that bike out of the shed. The trophy could be on your mantle!
Three of the 4 or 5 So Cal jackets I spotted at the VOC Annual Rally. Sorry for the poor focus, that’s what I get for taking photos after a few rally beverages. Two from the London area sections, and one from Holland.
Saturday at 6pm at section HQ. Contact Bill Easter or Josh B for further info
Joining Marty Dickerson and the founders of the section Bob and Cathy Kountz. Mike has worked on over 200 engines over the years and he is still a vital go to man when one begins to try and unravel various dramas that may arise in relation to sorting one’s machine. His machining capabilities are superior to most and his history with the marque, from piloting a sidecar rig, to working side by side with Rollie Free, made the decision to bestow this honor on him all the easier.
Here is a picture of Mike receiving a small plaque to commemorate the event, his grasp was tight and his appreciation for the recognition remains high. I saw him last week and he mentioned that he is installing a shelf to display the plaque for all to see. He is a very proud but humble man and I was honored to share not only in our section organizer Mitch Talcove’s presentation, but the celebration as a whole.
A day I won’t soon forget. Mike is so generous with his time and knowledge. And he has a million stories too! Congratulations to Mike, for being recognized for his wealth of knowledge, and to the section for making a good decision to acknowledge a man who has spent countless hours getting to know the method to Vincent’s madness
