Throwbacks *Friday* Season Opener 2012

The Season Opener of Throwback's Thursday *Friday* , the foothill's premier vintage custom monthly get-together is right around the corner on Friday the 13th of April, 5-9pm. Get your project finished and on the road for the inaugural of this year's monthly ride-in.

In tradition established over generations, Throwbacks once again are hosting a monthly ride-in for vintage choppers and show-and-go customs at Paco's Tacos, 550 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA


Gathering killer cycles and their bodacious riders from all over NorCal, this family friendly event features killer grub and period tunes. Better yet: No fees, no attitudes, just plain old fun and FREEdom on two wheels. Tell your friends, and we'll see your ugly mug on Friday night!

Bonneville Report, BUB Speed Trials 2011

Got back Friday from a full week on the salt at Bonneville with the BUB Speed Trials, the world's premier all motorcycle Land Speed Event. Records were not broken, they were SMASHED as the surface conditions and weather were superb for record runs.

Two goofballs having too much fun in the sun:

How it's done, full time:

Denis Manning's Dual engined Norton Streamliner, the last salt rocket he raced in:

Brough Superior!

A tremendously fast flat-track Triumph:

Stuart Hooper's "World's Fastest Velocette" broke 145 mph!

Nice Record Setting BSA from Auburn before its record run:

Big Sid's "Lola"

Salty Sunrise:

The "World's Fastest Indian Trailer"

James "the Comet"'s James Comet, World Record Holder:

Team Sodium Distortion, featuring "Super Rat". Great guys, super fast bikes, good friends to have out there:

Troop getting schooled on how to go fast in a Land Speed La-Z-Boy:

Vincent Black Lightning at sunrise:

Bonneville Bound, BUB Speed Trials 2011

Pops and Troop are on their way for a week on the Salt, helping the crew from BUB Enterprises run the 8th Annual BUB Speed Trials, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. It's the world's premier venue for two-wheeled land speed records, as well as everyman's attempt at setting a record on their motorcycle, no matter the class. If you ride, this is YOUR event.

Your friendly neighborhood THROWBACKS will be there, lending a helping hand at facilitating the timely and safe running of over a thousand attempts at ultimate speed.

Stay tuned for a full report upon their return.

Art courtesy of fellow THROWBACK, Vorhese.

the Philo Foothill Scramble

Here's a little video our friend Cris put together of the Philo Foothill Scramble. A killer 70 mile romp through the hills of Placer County in conjunction with Afterhours Choppers' Philo Beddoe Reunion 2011. Not to miss, it needs to be on your calendar for 2012.

Philo Beddoe Reunion 2011

Those who've heard need only show up to experience one of the chillest good times events in these gold studded foothills of Northern California. From near and far over a single weekend in August weary two-wheeled travelers converge on the little slice of roadside heaven known as the Afterhours Honkeytonk.

Not a public wellhouse, rather a private drinking Club, the Honkeytonk has fed and entertained many a thirsty vagabond of taste and intrigue. You see, Gabe and crew do not take friendly to your typical roadhouse clientele. Farbeit from him to serve up a drafty, frigid pint to a fringe wearing electric start land pirate, Gabe demands that his customers be friends first, and garage built vintage chopper freaks second. All other types (sportbikers, H.O.G. riders, and vespa drivers) won't even be able to find the place. That's right friends, the legendary Afterhours Honkeytonk, like those swanky speakeasys of almost a century ago, is not for everyone. It's only for the chosen few who know its locale, and can handle the weight of its myth.

If you're up for the time of your life, replete with the finest of spirits and the savoriest of meats (not to mention the most sumptuous baked goods this side of the Yuba), then head on out for the Philo, a family reunion where if you're friends, you're family. Throwbacks'll see you there!

Click here for The Philo on Chopcult

Flyin' Irons Bike Show/Horseshoe Tournament

A little event up here in nearby Nevada City thrown by some friends of Throwbacks. Saturday, 13 August, sign ups at 11, tournament starts at high noon. Two-man (term used loosely) teams, entry is $20, half price if you ride in. Half off that if you're two-up and same gender from what I hear! Click the picture or this LINK for more details:

Troop's Ride to Born Free

Finalizing all the preparations for departure Thursday. Test ran the load with freeway gearing out to Elk Grove and everything's copacetic at speed on the freeways. No leaks, no oil consumption, no shakes or shimmies. All important considerations on a 45 year old machine loaded for bear.

All that remains is to finalize the packing list and toolset and we're ready to rock out on the open road, departing Thursday at noon from Grass Valley.

Want to have a part in the success of the journey, and support Throwbacks representation at the largest vintage chopper show in the world? Contributions can be sent via paypal to throwbacksmc@gmail.com or email for the mailing address. Donations at $25 or more get a free Throwbacks t-shirt!

Saturday Scoot Report

Had a great time with friends from all over on the Scoot this month. All kinds of bikes, all kinds of riders, we blasted 100 miles up to the forgotten and forlorn mining camp of Alleghany, CA. This was seriously "out there". Stay tuned for the next one, coming as soon as July!

Saturday Scoot Tomorrow!

Throwbacks Saturday Scoot is tomorrow, 11th of June at 1pm. Meet at Paco's Tacos 550 Mill Street, Grass Valley. Departing promptly at 1:30, we've got a fantastic route planned, guaranteed sunshine and temps in the low 80s, and a little surprise ending...

What better way to spend your Saturday afternoon than with your friendly local ne'er-do-wells and hillbilly roughnecks? So jam on up to the Gold Country to carve some foothills and swill some brews, Throwbacks style! See you there.

Troop's Ride to Born Free

Join Troop on his Southbound Odyssey to the world's premier vintage chopper gathering in Orange County. Four days, 1500 miles, and nothing but smiles on a rigid Triumph up and down the coast of California.

Departing Thursday morning June 23rd bound for Big Sur and camping with the Clutch Monkeys from Santa Rosa, then onward Friday morning along scenic Hwy 1 to Show central, Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado, CA.

Further details forthcoming...

Born Free Show from BornFreeShow on Vimeo.

Defender's and Throttle Queens Car Show By SB Photo

Some of the fun we had at the Defender's and Throttle Queens car show a couple weeks ago. Photo's compliments of SB Photography.