Wheel and Waves 2013 review.
Last year the event saw it's first edition. This year for the only second time, the entire community was awaiting the W&W 2013. Without official marketing, without thousands of euros dollars in advertising, the staff created an event that the entire world is talking about. From LA Dice, to Deus, to all the neo Café racer industry knows the name of this event. And if they don't go there, they ll wait to see the photos that everybody is pimping to looks vintage.
Or they send someone to represent their brand or label. The apparently only source of funds is the sponsoring of the brands that you see on posters and website. But nothing aggressive.
All soft like the image of the event. (Event is free entry for all)
So Saturday, we went to see what was that W&W phenomena. The spot. A splendid spot at the feet of 18th century lighthouse. Hard to not think about American movies.
The bikes has different sections to admittance. Up in the street, outside of the spot: The common ones. Daily rides, not pimped enough to be under the lighthouse. At the feet of the lighthouse, the modified ones. Too much Harleys choopers at my tastes. Too new. Ok, start to be interesting. People are wearing
cafe racer nostalgias boots, fifty-nine clubs leather jackets, Chromewell replicas. The younger ones, wear are a mix of fashionista, wearing different motorcycle gimmicks on one man. Something a bit too much.
The open face early seventies helmets is the passport to get in. (Joke). Deeper in the area, the core of the event, with a bike show composed of the finest selection of the event. As I was there only two hours, I can't tell much. There was not really interesting motorcycles to me. May be because am more on Indians and classic HD.
Friendly vendors, selective idea of motorcycling, but not discrimination. Next year I do the race.
6/9/13
Pit's Todeswand
This drawing shows a 1926 Scout modified to accept a 101 tank.
That is the bike I use to ride for some 7 years.
101 Scout from KITTY MATHIEU
Kitty Mathieu the red haired woman from Germany was riding this 101. A rad look my friends.
This one was used on rollers, I met personally Kitty couple of times.
Some of her "IM BANNE DER MOTOREN" parts are in our family now.
Kitty is a real lengend in Munich, many people knows her from her riding skills. More popular than
Pit's Todeswand. The complete wall was bought by my friend Martin Blume. He donate the complete wall to the MUNCHENER MUSEUM, where this motorcycle is now.
So if you want to see the wall and the bike, just get to Munich.
The reste, the tales and legends, are in the words of some people. Find them!!
6/5/13
5/24/13
Demon Drome Wall of death DVD
Good looking demon Drome crew is the star of a long film abouth themeselves.
Checkhttp: www.demondrome.com/ to get the film
5/22/13
Wall of Death girl Jaimi
A 17-year-old girl left school to land her first job as the world's youngest female Wall of Death rider - without a motorbike licence.
Jaimi Tyrrell joined a troupe of stunt riders after completing her GCSEs and now tours the UK and Europe.
The daredevil teen hits speeds of up to 45mph on the vertical 20ft high wall as she rides horizontally around the 32ft wide cylinder.
Continue reading article from dailymail
5/21/13
5/19/13
La vonnie Pelaquin, Indian Scout
Just one of the vintage Indian motocycles working for a living at the Thill Arena.
Source: http://americanwallofdeath.blogspot.fr/
It might be the Indian from La vonnie Pelaquin. A beautifull woman on wheels. Read text from Samantha Morgan about La vonnie.
Vonnie came from a circus family.. and rode billed as "La Vonnie". She was 4' 10" and 90 somethin' lbs soakin' wet! She could barely touch the ground when on her Indian Scout! .
Vonnie was married to Sonny's brother Joe for a long while, and while they were together they were the best trickriding team that anyone had ever seen - they could change bikes up on the Wall! Unfortunately, due to their “artistic” temperments, the Dromes they worked were not the most peaceful places on earth!....
...They had their own Lion Dromes (as did Sonny's dad), and bred their own lions, as well as working Dromes for other shows...
...Everyone loved Vonnie, although she was not known for having the most peaceful nature...you had to be tough...and Vonnie was! She WAS known for always carrying a wrench in her back pocket...and performing "attitude adjustments " regularly
Source: http://www.thrillarena.com/index.html
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It might be the Indian from La vonnie Pelaquin. A beautifull woman on wheels. Read text from Samantha Morgan about La vonnie.
Vonnie came from a circus family.. and rode billed as "La Vonnie". She was 4' 10" and 90 somethin' lbs soakin' wet! She could barely touch the ground when on her Indian Scout! .
Vonnie was married to Sonny's brother Joe for a long while, and while they were together they were the best trickriding team that anyone had ever seen - they could change bikes up on the Wall! Unfortunately, due to their “artistic” temperments, the Dromes they worked were not the most peaceful places on earth!....
...They had their own Lion Dromes (as did Sonny's dad), and bred their own lions, as well as working Dromes for other shows...
...Everyone loved Vonnie, although she was not known for having the most peaceful nature...you had to be tough...and Vonnie was! She WAS known for always carrying a wrench in her back pocket...and performing "attitude adjustments " regularly
Source: http://www.thrillarena.com/index.html
La vonnie in action! Such a " LA CLASSE !! "
5/10/13
French Revue de mode, revue
French Revue De Mode has good taste in matter of motorcycles culture.
Very arty photos of various styles. They don't only features biker babes in leather. But an infinity of fashion arts.
Don't miss this clip!!
Elvis Presley, and the Wall of Death
Elvis Presley in the film "ROUSTABOUT", who mean in carny slang " Worker, man who doe all kind of work in a carnival show".
Elvis the King is dubbled by American hero wall rider, SONNY PELAQUIN. In 1964.
5/8/13
Indian Scout (Wall of Death)
When our motorcycles are entering museeums...
A shortened frame 101 Scout. Note the reinforcement on the rear part of frame.
Beautiful Indian Scout owned by Doug Couch. Seem a 101 tank in a 1927 scout frame.
5/4/13
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4/30/13
The palace beyond the pines, trailer.
Trailer of "The palace beyond the pines", Ryan Gosling The bad boy is a Globe of Death rider. Here we gooo
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| Globe of death riders does it for cash!! |
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| Taking the decision...." I WILL BE A GLOBE RIDER" |
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| Ryan Gosling But will I make it? |
4/29/13
Huge Indian Slant wall
Huge slant wall at rhe Sonepur Mela in India. The cattle fair, held in the Indian state of Bihar, has its origins during ancient times, when people traded elephants and horses across the river Ganges. It is one of Asia's largest cattle fairs and lasts for a fortnight.
Indian Daredevils
Members of Jammu and Kashmir police's 'Daredevil' motorcycle stunt team show their skills during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu.
Heuu, Dude, you looks scary!!
4/28/13
4/25/13
Davida Helmets, the partner of Infernal Varanne Riders
Sideburn Magazine
From our mates at Davida. Ben took the photo at Amman Valley. That's Jan-Willem Dutch Bros' super-cool framer.
New for 2010, a British Standard BS 6658 1985 Type B open face helmet made in England by Davida.
A lightweight helmet weighing just over 1100g, the Davida Ninety Two is a small-profile helmet, manufactured to the highest quality control required by British Safety Standard certification BS 6658: 1985 Type B. Made with a fiberglass composite shell reinforced with Kevlar, a polystyrene shock absorption liner with additional protection around the ears and a detachable washable fabric interior lining, the Davida Ninety Two is a modern safety product which also combines traditional styling.
The new Davida Ninety Two has been especially designed to be a close-fitting helmet to give a quieter ride and prevent lift at speed. It is available in all the Davida colourways as well as a bespoke service.
Please visit your local stockist for fitting.
RRP: from £225.00.
Image credit: Hannah, Amman Valley, Wales, 2010. © Ben Part
New for 2010, a British Standard BS 6658 1985 Type B open face helmet made in England by Davida.
A lightweight helmet weighing just over 1100g, the Davida Ninety Two is a small-profile helmet, manufactured to the highest quality control required by British Safety Standard certification BS 6658: 1985 Type B. Made with a fiberglass composite shell reinforced with Kevlar, a polystyrene shock absorption liner with additional protection around the ears and a detachable washable fabric interior lining, the Davida Ninety Two is a modern safety product which also combines traditional styling.
The new Davida Ninety Two has been especially designed to be a close-fitting helmet to give a quieter ride and prevent lift at speed. It is available in all the Davida colourways as well as a bespoke service.
Please visit your local stockist for fitting.
RRP: from £225.00.
Image credit: Hannah, Amman Valley, Wales, 2010. © Ben Part
4/24/13
The Kroeze family, when blood is full of adrenaline.
Recent photo of KIM KROEZE, riding her father's Indian Scout on the wall. Welcome to the family of daredevils. Kim had a long training time, now she is in the show, with dad, Henny Kroeze and guest rider, Jagath Pererra (Owner of Pits' Todeswand)
Here it is, the father of Kim: Henny KROEZE. He was a long time speedway racer, and won many prizes and races all over the world. When he turned he asked me to find him a Wall of death. a hard hobby for a retired speedway racer. Henny runs now a very nice wall in the Netherlands.
This photo is showing Tonnie Kroeze, the father of Henny. They had a stunt show in Netherlands using Indians. Some of these Indian Scout are still owned by the Kroeze family. The one KIM is riding is one of them. Woth KIM, HENNY and TONNIE, The Kroeze family is a pure Dardevils family!!
4/23/13
Triumph motorcycle Jump!
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