Story and photos Paul Garson For $10 you would walk, rather, ride away on a fully restored vintage Honda CB750. But that was only a bit of the red and chrome icing on the cake when bike fans gathered on September 22, 2018 for the 11th running of the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club’s event held where else but Venice, California within wafting distance of the Pacific Ocean and the last few feet of the famous Route 66. After a sunny morning run up the Pacific Coast Highway and back, some 200 bikes and riders streamed into the event parking area soon joined by a sea of other machines riding in from as far away as Arizona to take part in the festivities… bikes on show, bands, food and drink and vendors offering a smorgasbord of products. Here’s a look at some of the outstanding bikes that made their appearance including those entered in the competition as well as those found lurking in the parking area.