The Archive · 1920

A MOTORCYCLE CLUB FOR SHANGHAI

To the Editor of the "Nonru-Curxa Datty News."

Sir,—Sooner or later at Shanghai's present rate of expansion 2 Motorcycle Club is bound to be formed.

This letter was written in order to discover just how many Shanghai Motorcyclists are enthusiastic enough to join in a "get together" movement in such numbers 2s to justify a Club or Union to be organized. That a ce-operation of this kind would be advantageous to all motorcyclists is obvious, It is admitted that the scope of a club is rather smell at present, but it would expand in time. A

hai tenfold. pleasure of motorcycling in Shang-Union would. however, increase the The companionship of a number of friends when out for a "spin" always makes the ride more enjoyable. It is safer too—one can get a "tow home" in case of trouble! Picnic parties could be organized. Arguments as to the capabilities of machines could be practically thrashed out. By the way, I bean it said that there is a possibility of using Kiangwan cinder track to settle such disputes!

It would be og well to state that this movement is being backed by Mz. L. Friedman (Federation of American Motorcyclists), who has agreed very kindly to' allow tha future club members to use a large roon: above the Star Garage for cetings, ete, It would greatly oblige if all interested motorcyclists would send in their names and addresses to the undersigned. Trusting that this appeal will meet with a ready response from motorcyclists, I am, etc., Kennera Srarey.

British Cigarette Ca. Ltd, No. 22 Museum Road, Shanghai.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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