JT Racing Gloves : Vintage

They have been available but I just saw them advertised in my Facebook feed. Love the vintage look. Get them before they are gone.

• Find them here: JT Racing Retro Gloves.

Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana

This is an international race I look forward to every year. This year the Americans had the home field advantage but the Lawrence brothers riding for Team Australia dominated, as expected. Still Team USA had a succesful event even with problems, riding exceptionally well while avoiding the major problems that some other favorites experienced.

Originally posted at Enduro / Hare Scrambles riders from the 70's / 80's

Cool memories.

Not just the enduro. I arrived early Saturday for the enduro and was relaxing, watching an Apache helicopter hovering 40ft up in the air, 50 yards away. Hypnotized by it's narrow profile. Then it was gone.

This is something you would only see at an old enduro held at an Army facility in the 70's or 80's. It's hard to imagine an enduro today on a military facility with the constant security threats. We were lucky we had these events. Riding the enduro the following day, Sunday, with the tank tracks visible. Cool.

My memory includes that I was competing in Scotts Plastic MX Boots for the first time, and got the most painful blisters from the new boots! My times were very poor due to the discomfort I began experiencing, particularly every time on put my foot down due to the very muddy conditions. And the pain persisted, although I remember the day of the event being clear and sunny as it rained at night. I tried riding with my feet on the pegs as much as possible to prevent the pain but the mud was so slick I wasn't really succesful. But it was a finish - Nationals were always the most difficult, long events.

I solved the boot issue by getting a better , more correct for my size liner, which is how these boots were fitted. I should not have entered an event with new untested gear.

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Belstaff care

Do you own an old waxed cotton jacket?

A big thanks to my friend Harry I know both through the FaceBook Vinduro Group, and as a fellow vintage Hercules Motorcycle owner, for sharing this very helpful tip for owners of new or vintage Belstaff wax cotton jackets stating it's how he does it. I once had three wax cotton Belstaffs in my posession, my own and ones that my friends donated when they likely progressed to more modern jackets at the time, probably the Malcolm Smith Gore Tex style which were very popular and had the advantage of being both waterproof while also breathable and replicating the Belstaff overall style with more colors. Although nothing is more waterproof than a well cared for Belstaff waxed jacket! My only regret is that the original (and to this day) Belstaff did not come in "Tall" sizes and that meant the sleeve length was a little shorter than I would have prefered, although you were always wearing gloves and that would negate that problem by choosing the right gloves, perhaps with a small gauntlet..

I currently own a brown Aerostich Falstaff waxed cotton jacket that was my cool weather touring jacket probably purchased when they were first introduced years ago. I see a review from 2009 and I think it was probably purchased even earlier. A quality jacket with many armor options but with that armor (removable) included it is quite heavy and I would not suggest it for trail riding but rather adventure or touring riding. I would not hesitate using the waterproofing tip here if ever needed to have it's waterproofing restored!

Old ECEA Enduro Results

Just some results of an old ECEA Enduro someone posted to Facebook that brought back some memories, nothing more.. I always appreciated when the organizer listed the motorcycle brand in the results; it is interesting to see which brand motorcycles were popular at the time.

• Links: The original post.

October 14-15, 2023

Mark your calendars

Not Vintage but Retro ...

Just for fun. Found this on the web and just thought it was a fun, clever design. If you ever wanted a Vespa.

• Link: Mickey Mouse Edition at Vespa USA.

Photos of the 50th Anniversary ISDT Reunion Ride shared by photographers at the event. Thanks to Andrew Phillips and Joe Warner for sharing on Facebook, with links to those galleries hosted on Smugmug and Google photos.

Andrew Phillips photos.

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Joe Warner's photos.

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