Part 2 - Barber Vintage Festival 2013

A Case of Trial and Error!

At 9am on Saturday morning the trio headed off to the trials park, leaving Robert's Harley holding the parking spaces by the tents to ensure parking on return despite the anticipated record attendance by cagers.  

The trials riding was excellent and, unlike the 2012 festival, the bikes were all classics. What a mixed bag they were too from vintage British singles to vintage Japanese that I remember and rode in my teen years.

Section 1 was deep in the wooded area and like all trials sections comprised two course; one for novice and one for more experienced riders. Maybe Steve and I will actually have running Ossa's for next year, so we can give the trials a crack.

Section 2 of the trials was open to one side, but also contained a novice and experienced course.  There really were some fine looking and sounding motorcycles here and to be up close with these machines iin action is a marvelous experience, and if you let it can transport you back in time.

Let the Racing Commence!

The racing this year was spectacular, with the usual classes of classic motorcycles plus the incredible "Century Race" that was exclusive to motorcycles (or riders) of at least 100 years old. 

The Century "race" was intended to be an exhibition lap, but it quickly became apparent that several riders had no intention of just a slow exhibition, the competition was afoot! The ultimate winner in the one lap race, that actually became at least three laps, was Dale Walksler on a 1912 Indian twin. For those that don't know, Dale owns the Wheels Through Time museum in Maggie valley, North Carolina.

That's All Folks - we'll be back at Barber next year. Why don't you come and join us!