Motor Cycling, although absorbed by The Motor, still covered the motor cycling world and I’ve just this minute finished reading every single issue to bring you a comprehensive report of the debutantes at the Stanley Show, the first motor cycle race on the Isle of Man (even if it did serve as a selection trial for the great French International road race)—and the race itself…don’t miss Bicycling World’s report of the second ride across the USA: “WC Chadeayne’s ride across the continent on a 3 horsepower [440cc] Thomas motor bicycle marks the successful consummation of one of the pluckiest and most enduring performances in the annals of any sport.” A proper ripping yarn. Look there are nigh on 65,000 words and shedloads of pics waiting for you. I will; now take a little time out in the garage before doing it all over again in 1906—the Triton is nearly running. Wish me luck, watch this space.
Motorcycle Timeline 
Best wishes with the Triton! Reg
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