Sunday, May 9, 2021

Sidecar Sunday

 


Mrs Jennison storms up Bwich-y-Groes on her Brough Superior during the 1923 ACU Six Days Trial. Mr Jennison minding the route cards. Mrs Jennison liked her fast motorcycles, the family was all involved. 

She held a record of 70 mph on a 200cc Velocette in 1922. About the Brough, she said "It's not a beginner's motorcycle, the motor is a big lump of joy. If it doesn't break your neck it will break your heart."

 Also, (and I know this audience might disagree about this statement on motorcycling in general), she said, "Even though you might be wet-through at the end of the day, there are feelings of well-being that just can't be duplicated by crocheting."

 I think we need to know more about this woman!


4 comments:

Graham Clayton said...

Mary C Jennison was a member of the Middlesbrough Motor Club.

Anonymous said...

https://motorcycletimeline.com/1922-2/

Commentary and another small picture.

Mister G said...

I love the writing style of those days! Scroll down about 1/3 for more on Mrs Jennison.

what piccola said...

Very nice posst