Call us crazy, but about 75 committed (perhaps we should be “committed”) vintage motorcycle riders have signed up for the Motorcycle Cannonball Run. This event is open to all pre-1916 motorcycles, and will pull out of Kitty Hawk, NC on Friday, September 10, 2010 with the goal or arriving in Santa Monica, CA on Sunday, Sept 26.

Antique motorcycles similar to those on the Motorcycle Cannonball

Over the last few weeks the Motorcycle Cannonball Run web site has been transformed into more of an on-line magazine with regular daily updates and photos from Course Master John Classen. Apparently he and his wife are More on Motorcycle Cannonball Revised Improved Web Site

Some of the Motorcycle Cannonball riders are all set and ready to go with them motorcycles, others still need a little of this and that. Matt Rhines has a bit more to do than some before the ride. Good luck Matt.

Matt and what will become a 1911 Indian single cylinder motorcycle

Motorcycle Cannonball Rider #68 Matt Rhines – 1911 Indian

Brad has a wonderful machine in his 1913 Excelsior Twin to ride coast to coast on the upcoming Motorcycle Cannonball Run.

Brad Wilmarth & 1913 Excelsior motorcycle

Motorcycle Cannonball Motorcycle Cannonball Rider #61   Brad Wilmarth – 1913 Excelsior

I have been restoring antique motorcycles full time since 1994. I have been involved in the hobby since 1983.

This is my 1913 Excelsior model 7. It is mostly original with the exception of a few parts. I will do some modifications for the ride but will maintain its “look”. I have been waiting since I got this bike to do a ride of this type. This is the first (and best, and so far only) opportunity I will ever have to do it. I will do the best I can to make sure the bike and I are fit for the task.       ~ Brad Wilmarth