The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-01
Motorcycling Is
Fast Coming Into
Popular Favor

Vial ia A3Culuou0 uOt OAly loI PiSoS-
ure but q great many md the motor
cycle q most handy and economical
vehicle for business.
This is evidenced by the great num-
Der seen on the streets each day.
Simplicity in operating. Quickness and
economy makes an appeal to all
classes, and even great many ladies
OF Richmond are showing interest in
the machines. Side cars easily con-
vert the two-wheeler into a two-pas-
senger vehicle, eliminating the stingy
one-passenger feature, and adds to
the pleasure of an outing.
Already several of these cars are
| in use in the city, and 1t may not be
long before ladies will be seen motor
tcycling here.
P. L. Phillips and T. c. Fnoua will
soon start on an extended tour OF
Virginia and Maryland. They will go
by Staunton and through the Valley
Of Virginia to Hagerstown. The re-
turn trip will be made by the same
route. Both use H. p. single-cylin-
der machines. and It requires some
little ability to cross mountains on
machines OF this power. Mr.. Fuaua
has made this trip before aud Is IA
miliar with the bad spots.
Mr. E. v. Phillpots has just re-
turned from weeks trip through the
State. While away he visited rela-
tives in Louisa and Goochland coun-
ties and reports the roads in very
good condition, and is loud in praises
of the motorcycle ~ the ideal vehicle
for a summer outing. He says that
he enjoyed every minute OF his stay.
/ Notwithstanding that travelled
hundreds of miles. the only trouble
he had was one puncture, -...ys,s....
The picnic recently held by the
club at Bentlsy's park, near Failing
creek. was attended by most of the
club and greatly enjoyed by all. 1t
will be repeated in the near future.
The club has arranged with the
Labor Day committee to furnish races
tomorrow at the State Fair grounds.
Much enthusiasm is being shown by
the members. who are busy tuning
up their machines for the occasion.
A great many have entered, and they
ali say that they will certainly make
the fellow ride that wins the races
| As large crowd IL always on hand
for this occasion. it is expected that
the boys will do some fine riding and
will give a good show.
| picture run will be held Sunday,
September Sth. to Sabot, Va, LEAVING
Reservoir park at P NJ. p. L. Phil
lips. club photographer, requests all
| members to be on time and for all
that can to bring cameras, as this is
the frst picture run ever held by the
club and the cooperation OF ell is
quite necessary to make it a success.
The clubs album has now quite a
number OF very attractive pictures
taken at different times on runs and
traces, and Sundays trip will add very
mrch to the collection. -sass- -7-515s,s
Charles e. Bianford, who was badly
hurt at the motorcycle races July 4th.
is 90 much improved that ha has been
moved from Grace hospital to his
home. 206 South Third street. where
he meets his friends and club mem.
bers with his usual good humor and
smiles. At no time during his illness
did he lose track of motorcycling
events and always called for the mo-
torcycle Journals and the Sunday viz
gilman. Notwithstanding that he un- :.
defwent several operations and had
sustained compound fracture OF the
leg and broken two toes and has still
his leg In plaster cast, he In a. much
motorcyclist A. ever and ID looking
Forward to the races next year.