Hidden away on a farm in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts is one of the most exclusive and extraordinary collections of off-road motorcycles you’ll sadly never see

WORDS & PHOTOS: DAVEY COOMBS

Have you ever been driving down a country road and come across some big farm and wondered what might be inside the barns? Of course the answer is almost always farm equipment, hay, or animals—but what old cars or trucks or other items might someone be storing inside, hidden away from prying eyes?

On the day before last summer’s Southwick National, I found myself rolling down one of those roads-less-traveled in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Nick McCabe had asked if I might be interested in going to check out some old trail rider’s personal collection of motorcycles, riding gear, and other related mementos. (McCabe is fascinated by old moto memorabilia as much as I am; check out @icollectmotorcycles and @motocrossboxvans on Instagram.) New England photographer Scott Cavalari had told me about this place before as well. He said that it’s “a little old and out of the way” but I might like it. While I’m admittedly way more into motocross than off-road, it sounded like an interesting place to someday visit.