Fell in love today.

How could I not?

Please don't tell my girlfriend ;)

I went to the Veteranen Treffen in the city of Woerden. Never been to that meeting before, but I will most definitely be there again! The weather was sunny with some rain, but the rain didn't spoil teh event at all. I have never, ever before seen so many cool bikes in one day. Urals, Panthers, Ariels, Vincents, Benneli's (sei!), Nortons, BSA's, Nimbus's (Nimbi?), Velocette etc... etc... Most of them didn't even come on a trailer!  Admission to the event was low and it was obviously meant for everybody, not just motorfanatics. It was a sight to behold, not to be photographed. My photos really don't do the event justice. 

More photo's here

Sorry for the poor quality, I really was too busy looking at the bike and didn't take the time needed to take pictures with an analogue lens.

There was a small market section as well. Found a nice brake pump with sensor and 4 exhaust clamps for the CB.

faculteit fysische geografie Universiteit Utrecht

I've got exams, so there's not going to be many build updates. Besides, it's snowing again and the forecasts aren't promising anyhting better.

During my breaks from studying I like to surf the net (much of the studying is on the computer. One of the exams will be in Excel. I HATE Excel). On one of my favorite fora ADVrider I came across a topic about Nimbus: A Danish motorcycle brand form the past, manly known for their very cool engine set up; inline engines.

One of the replies in this topics mentions a journey that two guys form Norway are making on their 1937(!!) Nimbus sidecars. No supporting 4wd's, no supporting doctors and twice the distance of Long Way Round. How cool is that?

This is their website and this is their blog.

 

I'm jealous.... Some day, I'll make a similar journey...