Tag: Motorcycles


  • Jul 08 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 5 - Motorcycling on Long Island Roads

    Numerous motorcycle races and "economy" tests were held on Long Island in the early 1900s many of which were on other roads besides the Motor Parkway (some however, were influenced by the Vanderbilt Cup Races). These photos are from one such event held on July 3, 1908.

  • Jun 30 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 4 - Motorcycling on the Motor Parkway

    In the final edition of this series, part 4 provides information on the use of the Motor Parkway by motorcyclists, as either a race venue or a means of transportation. As indicated in prior blogs, motorcyclists were eventually banned from the parkway due to excessive accidents. Documentation is from "Motorcycle…

  • Jun 24 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Motorcycle Races on the Motor Parkway

    In addition to the Vanderbilt Cup Races, the Motor Parkway was used as a race venue by local motorcycling enthusiasts. Various clubs found the roadway to be an excellent choice as its length and not having grade crossings made it a suitable route. Documentation is from various issues of "Bicycle…

  • Jun 10 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 2 - Motorcycling on the Motor Parkway

    The second part of this series looks at how motorcycle enthusiasts followed with earnest the development of The Motor Parkway as a possible new venue for racing and touring on Long Island. Local motorcycle clubs would eventually use the parkway throughout its history.

  • Jun 09 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: UPDATE: Part 1 - Motorcycles Used during the Vanderbilt Cup Races and on The Motor Parkway

    Ever since the first Vanderbilt Cup Race was run in 1904, members of various motorcycle clubs were used to help manage the races and man the course. And while The Motor Parkway was being built, they saw the value of it as a venue for their own races.