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Hairy Biker of the Week #1

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Written by Michael Fordham

In a regular new figure we’re going to spotlight a member of the motorcycling community and ask our dear readers to identify the vehicle and the rider, if possible, thereof.

We might even ask for a caption from you witty rapscallions.

In all honesty, we’ve been trying to work out whether this fellah (on the yellow machine in the foreground) is actually more of a backwoodsman than a biker.

And what the hell is he doing with that axe? And what the hell is he riding?

Answers on a comment, please. Please.

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