The Classic MotorCycle

THE WAY WE WERE IN APRIL

1921

With the planned rail strike called off and despite the cold weather, enthusiasts lined the Brooklands track for Bemsee’s (BMCRC) first race meeting of the year.

Only Kaye Don broke short distance track records, posting 69.62mph and 69.59mph for the flying kilometre

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