Vintage Bike Restoration & London-to-Brighton Veteran Run | British Veterans at Loomies

Send Tim a message about this episodeFour British veterans take you from the workbench to the open road as we restore a fleet of classic motorcycles—1926 Norton Model 25, BSA B31, Rudge Ulster, 1938 Triumph Speed Twin, 1930 Douglas T6, Norton CS1, AJS 250—and shakedown at Loomies Café (A32/A272) before tackling the London-to-Brighton Veteran Run in full period tweeds, goggles and scarves.This episode blends vintage motorcycle restoration, road-trip filmmaking and veteran camaraderie: stripdowns, shot-blasting, powder-coating, hidden electronic ignition for reliability, concours-level detailing—and then we ride, not hide. On the road you’ll get cinematic 4K, rider comms, route tips, and the realities of coaxing nearly-century-old machines through Britain’s lanes (plus coffee, carrot cake, and a lot of laughter).Between rides, life rolls on: garden party with bikes on the lawn, Salamanca sailing prep, Scillies plans, and race paddock chat for upcoming Donington & Oulton Park classics. It’s everything we love—military & life stories, rugby/skiing energy, BAOR nostalgia, and purposeful travel—told with humour and heart.If you’re into veterans’ memoirs, classic bike restorations, UK biker routes, and history-rich adventures, hit Subscribe, drop a comment, and share with a mate. Keywords: vintage motorcycle restoration, London to Brighton Veteran Run, classic bikes UK, Norton, Triumph, BSA, Rudge, Loomies Cafe, British veterans, military life stories.Discover The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return at https://timheale.uk. Discover Tim Heale’s books—including The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return—along with his films and broadcasts. Visit https://timheale.uk and join Tim’s Despatch to keep in touch.https://timheale.ukSupport the show