Biker bits, news and views from Mark Pugh.
Having travelled out of county to the Yeovilton Air Day last weekend, my search for all things bike related was put on hold with my own machine laid up and little else biker related happening locally.
Air Day? Sounded like it was bound to be a day dominated by flying objects of various types. But me being me, and liking motorbikes of all shapes and sizes I thought the vintage vehicles display would have a few military bikes on show.
I spent the first 30 minutes staring skyward at the seriously silly antics of a couple of wing walkers on two biplanes doing loop-the-loops - impressive, mad, but impressive.
I then headed for the vintage motor show. Sadly only three of the blighters on show: From left to right 1940 Royal Enfield 350 OHV Restored in 2006 1942 Norton 490cc Side Valve Restored in 2007 1941 Ariel 350 OHV Despatch Riders Bike Restored 1998
Disappointed by the lack of bikes, and wet through by rain, I headed back to the car. That'll teach me. Next time I think I should head for a bike show.