The weather despite being awful and muggy in the morning, turned out to be a bit warm (especially for wearing wool), but surprisingly fine.
I met a lot of kindred spirits, and a good time was had by all. Lots of pedestrians, especially on Newbury street wanted to know "what are you riding for?" I tried to answer a couple of them with an explanation about vintage bikes and vintage clothes and british three speed clubs, but I finally gave up and started saying "for fun!"
This woman had a vintage 2x2 camera that she was using to document the ride
This gentleman's bike was from the late 1940's
This bike, also very old , was dressed up with a corsage for the occasion
Elton, from Harris CycleryThis bike has an old lamp which burned oil to create a headlight
This woman won the "best dressed lass" competition. I spoke to her and she had taken in a thrift store suit to give it a great nipped waist. I wish I was such an able seamstress.
Check out this cool helmet cover, made from stretchy mesh with some feather attachments. Weak rum toddy in the thermos- her basket had a great cover too.
love it. Where are you? :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Have you submitted them to the Flickr pool? It's nice to see Elton, he seems to be having a good time! Am curious to see your outfit, but I respect your right to remain incognito if you wish : )
ReplyDeleteI have it on good authority :) that the stretchy mesh was actually the top of a pair of pantyhose!
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