Elspeth Beard - One of the Early Globetrotters

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I just came across this article in Motor Cyclist on Elspeth Beard whose photo I see quite often online. Finally, a bit of history about her, what an incredible accomplished lady. You'll have to read the article to find out why!

"Elspeth Beard is one of a select band of bold women to ride a motorcycle around the world, and she was the first Englishwoman to do so. She achieved this feat a quarter of a century ago, in the days before sat-nav, internet, email and mobile phones"

Read the article here

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Vintage motorcycle show this weekend at A&S cycles (10/4)

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Join in the fun at A&S Cycles this weekend! A_S_Vintage

From A&S:

Our annual Vintage Motorcycle Show is the biggest event of the year at A&S Motorcycles! The show is free and open to the entire motorcycle community. Come out and enjoy dozens of cool old bikes of all brands types and styles - PLUS free barbeque lunch, vendors, clearance sales and more!

It's also free to show your pre-1990 motorcycle; just bring it between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. (Bring your own tables, chairs and shade.) Judging and awards are at 1:00 p.m.

Motorcycle parking on our lot, automobile parking next door, courtesy of Merryhill school.

When: Saturdayu October 4th  10 am to 2pm Where: A&S Cycles 1125 Orlando Ave, Roseville, California 95661

Link to Event Here