This is a look back on our 2011 weekend adventure in Chicago during the annual Mods vs Rockers event. One of the event sponsors, Motoworks Chicago, provided us with a Tiger 800 XC to ride and film from (a big thanks to Johnny Scheff!). Here’s a photo gallery and story of how much fun we had surrounded by the headlining British marque.
The concept of motorcycling is plenty enticing in its most stripped-down, basic form. But these dudes found ways to take it further, going in the direction of rugged, hunks of metal with the intent of being unstoppable. We tip our helmets to ’em. Imagine a convoy of these contraptions headed toward you.
Check out our interview and pics at Megadeluxe for some insight on who we are and a little bit about our graphic design biz (Wilkinson Bros). A big thanks to Wes at Megadeluxe for allowing us to grace the pages of one of the coolest design/motorsports blogs on the ‘net!
Old black and white photos of vintage enduro racing make us think about what races were like with less sponsors, less regulations and rules. There’s a purity about it: no logo-saturated arenas, branded bales or race track billboards, just a big sky and a gritty, challenging road.
You’ll shake your head in disbelief. You’ll wrack your brain as to how this kind of collection came to be. At Wheels Through Time, just accept it, you’re going to be overwhelmed by the level of incredibly cool vintage American motorcycles housed in this “museum that runs.” This photo-feature helps provide just a glimpse of what awaits you…
Barret Bar and Monkey Wrench, a coupla bars located across the street from each other, shared host-locale duties for the many motorcyclists and vintage bike fans who showed up for the first Kentucky Kick Down. Read on and check out our pics for a mere taste of this southern, gritty and happenin’ motorcycle event in Louisville.