western australia

Motor-Bike Riding Oldies

@JudyEv (382104)

Rockingham, Australia

April 6, 2016 10:58pm CST

@Asylum just commented on @TheHorse's post (http://www.mylot.com/post/2913080/i-was-too-quick-to-judge) that 70-year-old motorbike riding men would be somewhat rare in England. While we were in Albany, Western Australia, recently and visiting a war memorial, Vince took a photo of a group of motor-cycle riders. They didn't have a camera so Vince used his own and has now emailed the photo to one who will forward it to the others. Many of these men would have been pushing 70. They are all involved in the military in some way. Some are Vietnam vets which would make them in their late 60s at least. Others have served in other wars and/or in other capacities. It was nice to be able to record this ride for them as they were having a good time. They said they plan rides together from time to time. To be in this group the bike must have an engine at least 250cc or larger. Although the original photo was a bit dark and indistinct, Vince was able to photo-shop it and it is now much clearer.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

7 Apr 16

The men are in their late 60's but they still look good. I can just imagine them riding their big bikes

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

They do look good, don't they? They would have been having a ball.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

8 Apr 16

@JudyEv They're big men so they ride big bikes that are not cheap. Yes theyre sure having a ball touring Australia. PS: Somebody in the picture looks like ... hmmm the human daddy of a veryfamous mylot cat.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

@mammots Now I wonder who that would be?

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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

7 Apr 16

I suppose that there are bike riders from all generations. Nice picture.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

I'm sure there are and if you like riding your bike why would you stop if you were still able to?

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

7 Apr 16

That is an impressive photograph and great to see.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

We were pleased to be able to make a record of that part of their trip for them. It was hard to believe not one of them had a camera.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

8 Apr 16

@JudyEv Photographs are probably difficult to take from a motorcycle at 60 mph.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

@Asylum The pillion passenger could always take a photo. I saw a great T-shirt once on a biker. The back of it said 'If you can read this, the missus has fallen off'.

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@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

7 Apr 16

Every year in the near city of Lugano there is a Harley Davidson gathering and bikers from all over the Switzerland and Italy meet there for two days. I have seen many who surely are in their 70's.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

Some of these were either 70+ or they had had a hard life! :)

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

7 Apr 16

so glad he was able to get that photo - somethin' they'll cherish no doubt. 'round here, the 'average' age range'f bike riders's prolly 50'n up? i reckon they're the only ones that can afford such, lol.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

8 Apr 16

@JudyEv kinda like pickup trucks, they used to be quite reasonable 'til they became a 'fad'. my first bike 'twas a '57 panhead, lol. the ultimate 12-kick harley :D i sure hope that he gets't mended soon 'n aint got no further troubles with it, hon. quite discouragin' to've one's heart set'n such'n adventure, jest to find the need to be packin' funds 'n gettin' to know lots'f bike shops 'long the way. big hugs!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Apr 16

@crazyhorseladycx It is a great shame as the damage is taking a bit longer to fix than first thought. And he has had an extra air-fare each way too.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

Yes, the bikes can be very expensive. Our 73-year-old friend has just bought a second-hand bike and planned to ride it from Queensland to Western Australia. He only got a short distance and it broke down but it should be fixed soon and he'll have another try.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

7 Apr 16

I wonder how rare they are over here? The way we live has changed and being older isn't seen as the great barrier it once was. I've of several cyclist in their 70s. It is not one of those thngs that get recorded, I guess

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

We have old cyclists over here too. I think it is just a matter of keeping on doing what you've been doing for years. Of course, sometimes health gets in the way - stiff knees, crook hips, etc.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

8 Apr 16

@JudyEv Indeed, it pays to look after yourself!

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

15 Jun 16

Reckon the guys and gals will be really chuffed with this photo.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Jun 16

They were pleased to get it. It was very dark in the original but Vince was able to lighten it up somehow so it turned out really nicely.

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@hereandthere (45628)

• Philippines

9 Apr 16

and there are women, too! awesome!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Apr 16

I don't know if the women were all partners or if some had their own bikes.

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@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

8 Apr 16

That was nice of Vince to do that for them.

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@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

8 Apr 16

@JudyEv It's very unusual nowadays for people in a group to be without at least one camera.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

He offered to take a photo of them but not one had a camera! So one of them gave us an email address and Vince has now sent the photo. Haven't heard back yet but they might still be on the road. I feel sure they'll be pleased with it.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Apr 16

@jaboUK That's true. I didn't see anyone using a mobile phone to take a photo either.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

8 Apr 16

that is a lovely photo of vets, they look like they are having a blast

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

It was a lovely sunny day. I can't imagine anything much nicer than being in such a group and out on the road.

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@mom210 (9170)

• United States

7 Apr 16

They do look like a fun group, it would be true motor fans come in all ages

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@mom210 (9170)

• United States

8 Apr 16

@JudyEv I love to watch older people that have decided to make the most of their golden years, instead of sitting in a racking chair.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

@mom210 These guys don't even know they're old. :)

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

They were enjoying themselves when we saw them.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

7 Apr 16

Nice photo... and I bet they were pleased with it....,

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

We haven't heard from them yet. Perhaps they're still on the road somewhere.

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@TheHorse (238313)

• Walnut Creek, California

7 Apr 16

It looks good. Thank goodness for decent editing programs. Have you heard Richard Thompson's brilliant motorcycle song, 1952 Vincent Black Lightning? I just posted a link in a comment on my motorcycle crash post. At least I think that's where it is.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

I've just listened to it then called up the lyrics just to check. Great song. My Dad had a Norton probably about 1934. I haven't heard of the Vincent but I know little about bikes.

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

7 Apr 16

What a great picture. I am sure these people will be glad to get a copy.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

It was hard to believe none of them had a camera.:)

@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Apr 16

@AnneEJ That's true but we didn't even see any phones.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

8 Apr 16

@JudyEv Probably don't carry anything extra on their bikes. But it this day and age, most everyone has a phone with a camera.

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@epiffanie (11327)

• Australia

7 Apr 16

Amazing how at that age they are still game to ride ..

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

I guess it is just a matter of keeping on doing what you've always done.

@gudheart (12659)

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7 Apr 16

Photoshop is a great tool isn't it!! A great picture. I think everyone seems to look really cool with leather jackets LOL

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

In the original you can't make out any faces so this is a huge improvement. They do look cool don't they?

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Apr 16

such an awesome experience.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

I'm sure they cherish the times they have together.

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@Lucky15 (37391)

• Philippines

7 Apr 16

I saw one on tv..an old man with a cool bike and pplanning on touring around the country with his bike ;)

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

Our friend is planning to ride a second-hand bike that he has just bought across Australia. It will take him over a week.

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@Scindhia (1906)

• India

7 Apr 16

Age no bar for doing exciting things in life apparently. Good god! They look stunning and supremely confident about themselves.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

I guess they've been riding bikes for many years. They look good don't they?

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@Dextoi (1845)

• Philippines

7 Apr 16

Those men don't look like they're on their 70s... it's great that they are still able to enjoy and bravely ride a motorcycle despite their age. Riding a 250cc motorcycle is a thrilling experience.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr 16

Some of them would be very close to 70 if not there yet. Many of the Vietnam vets are turning 70 this year or next. At least that's the case in Australia.

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