Published in MC avisa 15.06.2021 at 08:54
Text and photo: Peter O. Carlsson.
This is the first time Look and Trade has been arranged.
But Telemark has a long tradition of both trade and large markets, including Dyrskun in Seljord.
It is therefore natural that this type of motorcycle market should be held at Straand Hotel.
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Straand Hotel is known for being in the middle of great driving routes for enthusiastic motorcycle riders and has become a hub of sorts, with many staying overnight or stopping by during their trip.
Already on Friday, the hotel was fully booked, and with all the passers-by, there were hundreds of people during the weekend who both admired motorcycles and bought equipment and t-shirts.
No motorcycle was observed to change hands – but who knows?
There’s plenty of room for deals once the sun has set, dinner has been digested and the bar is open.
Friday was all about getting settled in.
Many of the visitors had come from far away, so it was perhaps best to have a good dinner, a cold drink and just relax.
Henning Dyrkolbottn’s customized Triumph Bonneville from 2003.
Saturday started early.
Several of the guests joined a guided tour up to Vrådal Panorama at 8 am.
08.00, where the organizers were able to tell both local history and the story of the King’s Buick that was hidden in Vrådal during the war.
After breakfast, many of the guests headed out on a motorcycle tour to experience the fantastic landscape around Vrådal.
Look and Trade didn’t start until kl.
14:00, when many had returned from their motorcycle ride.
Exhibitors thus had a few hours on Saturday morning to get the stand and objects as presentable as possible.
Yours truly brought along two vintage scooters, a car and some equipment in the hope of selling everything.
There were very few sales, but fortunately lots of pleasant chatter with like-minded people – who are actually interested in hearing the stories about the scooters.
The guys from Bikelife Norway were also present and recorded podcasts live from the outdoor seating area.
The picture above shows Thomas Winther riding yours truly’s Vespa GT 160 from 1979.
Motorcycle builder Henning Dyrkolbotn exhibited a customized Triumph Bonneville from 2003, parts and lots of equipment.
The Triumph also won the award for the most beautiful bike at the event from BikeLife Norway!
Video from the award ceremony:
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Organizer Lars Arne Straand says it’s fair to dream that the event will be at least as big as Dyrskyn, and we can only say thank you for this time and wish you good luck in the future!
