First may I apologise for the lack of posts & updates over the last few months. The reason for this is I’ve been redesigning and gathering content for the new ETR webzine. Being a graphic designer and not having a deadline is a bad combination! Well, I’m pleased to announce that the new site is ready … Continue reading
Author Archives: David Hardy
Scooter Racing
Tim Simpson got in touch recently to share his photographs from the halcyon days of scooter racing. If you’re not familiar with the 1970/80’s scooter racing days then shame on you! For those not, here’s a brief history written by written By Norrie Kerr, President of the BSSO, a scooter racing legend in his own rights. A Brief … Continue reading
Kempton Auto Jumble
I ventured out on the beemer this weekend, a bright but chilly day, to meet some friends & have a nose around at Kempton Auto Jumble. Always a good day, loads of great bikes & interesting characters to see. Continue reading
Enjoy The Ride Fanzine, ‘On The Road’ Issue 01
It’s been a long time in the planning and I’m pleased to say the second issue of Enjoy The Ride is finally here! A sixteen page newspaper/fanzine celebrating some of the most exciting artists working and making in the current motorcycle scene. The world of wheels has a long history of attracting creatives, photographers and artists, a … Continue reading
BMW Art Cars
I’ve been thinking recently how I’d like to customise my BMW R1100RT. I think there’s a lot of scope to do a really interesting paint job on all that body work. This got me thinking about the “BMW Art Car” project. I am sure that everybody out there is familiar with the BMW motor company. In 1975 … Continue reading
Butcher Garage
St Petersburg, Russian based custom scooter/motorcycle builders Butcher Garage have been putting out some pretty impressive machines over the last few years. Not only are they turning out great custom scooters, producing great videos and commissioning cool artists, they accompany the projects with some beautiful photography. I love what they’ve done with this Vespa. Website | Face Book Continue reading
Dirtquake III
Excellent video account of this years Dirt Quake III. More here… Continue reading
ETR Key Fob
Apologies if it’s been quiet around here for a while. That’s because I’ve been collaborating with K Avery from St Leonards British Accesories on this rather nice looking leather key fob. A friend and I had been discussing the idea of producing a leather key fob around the same time I first met K and I suggested we … Continue reading
Devon Road Trip
A few pics from last weekends road trip to Devon. Derek & I rode down on our BMW R1100RT’s which simply ate the miles & glided along the roads. The idea behind the trip was to check out a route for a potential scooter run next year over Dartmoor & Exmoor (Two Moors). Both areas are of … Continue reading
ETR Tee’s
New Tee & sweat designs available here… Continue reading