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Where Rust is Celebrated

Follow Justin Block as he encounters the men and machines unique to the Race of Gentlemen:

I thought I stepped into a James Dean movie. Hoards of vintage motorcycles and cars came screaming from under the boardwalk and onto the beach. Drivers were adorned in club sweaters, leather, denim and racing numbers. Some could have played the good guys - others their rivals. Crowds lined the boardwalk and streets to catch a glimpse of the ear-splitting machines and the characters racing them to the water.

"The Race of Gentlemen" is held just twice a year - each time on an opposing coast. At its core, it’s a period correct drag race on the beach featuring American-made hot rods and motorcycles from the 30’s, 40's & 50’s.
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PostedJuly 12, 2017
AuthorJay Linnberg
TagsPhotography, Moto, Contributors
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The Thing That Connects You To The Earth

The thing that connects you to the earth is also the thing that sets us humans apart from most of the other creatures that exist on this fine planet. You see... we walk on two of our four limbs meaning that our little 18” (or under) inches of connectivity disperses the weight of our entire body. Humans evolved this way because it made hunting and gathering far more successful.
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PostedAugust 15, 2014
Authorcourtney wilson
TagsMoto, Contributors, Pacific Northwest

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