A happy new year to one and all!
Nice to see some lovely machines out on New years day, wherever they may be. Some real beauties in the posts above.
I was out on the 1907 'Cycles Morot' yesterday (above). The V-CC were invited to take part in the 'London New Years Day Parade' and this was my choice of steed for the event. Around 10 riders, on some beautiful machines.....
'Leach Marathon', built in the East end of London in the '50s, now lives a couple of streets away from where it was built.
You wait years to see a 'Marriot & Cooper' tandem tricycle, then you see two in the same week!
This one is from 1897.
We stopped outside the Palace for a quick photo opportunity on our way to the start and we were swamped by tourists. Cycling up 'The Mall' following this was incredible!
Back to back in 'Berkeley Square', my 'Morot' and Simon's stunning 1929 'Alcyon' TdF model.
Beautiful, detailed restoration.....
Also out riding in the parade, this 'Sinclair' C5, I'd never actually seen one of these 'in the flesh' before; the ladies husband also has one, they used them at their wedding, Crazy!!!
Also out, this stunning 'Paris' Galibier, from 1947.
An amazing, entertaining ride, I'm certainly not used to cycling along before 500,000 cheering people, I've certainly never high 5'd so many, or been wished a "Happy new year" by so many.
I'll definitely take part again.
One final image, featuring the fabulous ' Edward C. Reed High School Band', all the way from Sparks, Nevada. These guys kept us dancing on the pedals all the way round, from the start at 'The Ritz' to the 'Palace of Westminster', these guys rock!!!
Enjoy your rides, and once again, a happy 2020!