Monday 15 September 2014

14-20 September 1914


Electric Lighting for Motorcycles

Henderson motorcycles were joining other American manufacturers in producing motorcycles with the option of being supplied with electric lighting. For the British this was still a far off luxury.


Competitions

Hill climbs races and club events were still taking place. Some entries were reduced slightly because of those volunteering. Clubs were however urged to arrange map reading courses  and even rifle practice to increase the skills of their members. This was at a time when there was still a need to manage the risk of an invasion.

 Some however did not think it was right for club activity or any sporting events to continue:

It is nothing short of national disgrace that there should be married civilians enlisting while unmarried shirkers of their duties lounge at street corners or amuse themselves in idling about the country or attending sports meetings.

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