Sketchbook Travels
This month sees a loose theme of the ‘bitsa.’ The sketches come from various shows and each machine has one thing in common – the ‘make do’ attitude of the humble workshop, where money is an object and things have to be made as they can’t be bought. The activity of piecing together something out of what you have and achieving (or exceeding) what you set out to do, is an inspiring pastime in itself.
Norton Model 18 special
Spotted at Castle Combe during the Grand National event, this Model 18 Norton caught my eye as it seemed to have quite a few authentic looking elements, as well as having a ridden look. After talking to current owner and rider Ben Langton,
