Aberdare Park Races 2013

Having decided to go to Aberdare Park for the first time in years, I got the Glide Mot'd and made my way north. Just short of Aberdare I experienced the first warning of what was to come when the valve in my back tyre decided to let its air go free. This was to return on my homeward journey, but that's a story for another time and blog.
Saturday's races on Aberdare's very short circuit is always entertaining and the weather was holding out for some decent performances. It always intrigues me to see machines of widely differing ages and power going head-to-head against each other. Old Velocettes and BSAs against modern Triumphs and Yamahas - strange.

The rain started as I made my way home and persisted through the night meaning Sunday was a bit of a washout. Very disappointing.

Festival of 1000 Bikes

A great day out on the Saturday when then emphasis was on road machinery of all ages and sizes were on view.  A pity I couldn't stay for the Sunday as well when some of the famous races from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s did their thing on some exotic machinery. The weather was sweltering which meant that sitting, watching and listening to some great motorcycles enjoying their circuits of Mallory Park was the best idea.
Spectators were allowed free access to all areas - paddock, pits, etc enabling superb access for photography or mingling.

JPN Norton Replica

Take a look at this link. If only I had the money. Still, when those six numbers come up . . .

http://peterwilliamsmotorcycles.com/