Today was the day of the Thundersprint itself.
This fairground had appeared over night... roads have been closed... and grandstands built.
I am in awe of the organizers.
I am in awe of the organizers.
Not a chance of ever getting me on that!
The towns main car park (it's illegal in the UK to race on public roads) is transformed in a racing circuit.
It's a time trial... one bike at a time.
It does take quite a bit of skill to post a fast time... it's all over in around 20 seconds... they take tree runs each and the fastest average wins.
Family entertainment enjoyed by all and with beautiful sunshine and as I said yesterday the event is Free.
Free Entry... Free Parking... and that doesn't happen often these days.
The main sponsor?... our local council.
16 comments:
love that last bike. quite the spectator sport, i'd imagine.
Looks like a lot of fun. Great photos!
I would be the first in line to get on that carnival ride in the 4th photo! This looks like fun!
Shadows and thrills aplenty!
The Great Stone Church
no rides for me either, would love the bikes, but would not want to be caught in that crowd of people.
I am so envious. Why cant anything like this come to my town...It is right up my street events like this.
Excellent images Andrew.
Shaun Valleys ShutterBug
Beautiful motobike riders, and there is the fare, isn't it free as well?
You caught some really great shots! Good job!
I had to wonder how the balloon-man would manage to get a certain balloon out of that bunch without letting go of the strings? There's got to be an art to that! Bet you can still smell the rubber, and is it ethanol they run on?
Excellent shots of the bikes, Andrew! And I like the photo of the balloons, too. Looks like you had a good time!
2nd photo question: In the UK you drive on the left hand side of the road, so how come pedestrian traffic does not do likewise? The vintage bike in the last shot is great!
Terrific series on the Thundersprint Bike Show, and yes it always fascinates me when the circus comes to Perth, it's not there and the very next day it is and up and running, part of the wonder of it all I guess. I smiled when I saw the motorcycle 'hearse' Andrew, kind of lovely really!
Fun event to see. Thanks for your beautiful contribution to Shadow Shots. - Rose
Wall Shadow, please come and see.
Some great shots here, Andrew...
Very cool captures. Funny bike at the bottom.
The racing circuit is thrilling. And that ride is my favorite and scary in any fair. Once we were up in the air for full five minutes with the view of St Paul's and the london eye. I think you could try it sometime :) Cheers, Ruby
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