Apple Isle extravaganza
Apr 22, 2020
3 minutes
“Want to ride a Vincent Black Shadow around Tasmania?” Does a dog skid on lino?
Story and photos
Jim Scaysbrook
The phone call was from John Rettig from Hobart, and the generous offer of the Series D Shadow from Peter Bender, boss of Huon Aquaculture, and motorcycle collector extraordinaire.
To explain, the event was the fifth running of the Tassie Tour, which encompasses nearly two weeks of riding and fraternising on a loop of the Apple Isle, for motorcycles built prior to 1970 and enthusiasts who can afford the time. For me, the event
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