Those Dashing Racers of the 1920s: George Brough


George Brough was the most stylish rider of the 1920s, even when racing his SS80 'Old Bill' in 1922, as in this photo.

1967 Velocette Clubman Veeline


The 1967 Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline - what a mouthful of a name for what is an absolutely gorgeous…

Road Signs in Australia


This was the view from the 1965 Velocette Thruxton I borrowed from John Jennings for the Australian Velocette Owners…

Trouble on Highway 1


The consolation of breaking down on Highway 1 is the view. This 1934 Indian Chief shed a few rivets on its rear brake…

Cec Weatherby at the 1933 Isle of Man Junior TT


Australian rider Cec Weatherby crossed the world to ride in the 1933 Isle of Man Junior TT aboard a new Velocette MkIV…

2006 All-British Ride


A ride for only British motorcycles in the hills of West Marin county, on a gorgeous autumn day, with 175 bikes.

The Velocette KTT MkI


This is my idea of a truly compelling motorcycle: a Velocette KTT Mk1, built between 1928-1931. A real gem of a…

Spaceman Spiff


Reminiscent of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon character, Paul's goggles were purchased from Allyn Scura, an excellent…

Cyclone – 2006 Legend of the Motorcycle


A pre-dawn stroll through the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton hotel before judging the 2006 Legends of the Motorcycle…

49 Mile Ride 2006, Part 2


The 49 Mile Ride is the premier vintage motorcycle ride in San Francisco, organized by Pete Young every October, and…

2006 49 Mile Ride, Part 1


The 49 Mile Ride is San Francisco's premier vintage motorcycle ride, organized the last weekend of October by Pete…

2006 49 Mile Ride, Part 4


The 49 Mile Ride in San Francisco is a vintage motorcycle ride organized by Pete Young, and attracting as many as two…

49 Mile Ride; James and Kumi


A few of the notable riders and their styles at the vintage 49-Mile Ride in San Francisco, from 2006, with James…

Don’t Break Down!


Fass Mikey Vils repairs his 1915 Harley-Davidson on a Pre-1916 motorcycle run in Atascadero, CA, in May 2006, with the…

Evel Knievel in San Francisco, 1967


The king of cycle jumping once launched a 1967 Triumph TT Special over a line of vehicles, in the middle of San…

The Amazing Zelocette!


Paul Zell builds amazing 'bigger banger' Velocettes, and this 700cc Zellocette is a 700cc version of an MSS Scrambler,…

Legend of the Motorcycle Attire


It was an event that changed the motorcycle world; the Legend of the Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance, from 2006-2008,…

2006 Velocette Owners Club Summer Rally


The Velocette Owner's Club Summer Rally lasts one week, and the ride is a 5-day, 1000-mile adventure in a different…