{"product_id":"sacramento-motorcycling-a-capital-city-tradition-paperback","title":"Sacramento Motorcycling: A Capital City Tradition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Zip, Speed, Sport, Thrills\" - Frank J. Murray Harley-Davidson Agency, Sacramento Bee, May 16, 1929\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1913, the merger of the Sacramento Motorcycle Club with the Capital City Wheelmen catapulted Sacramento into one of the biggest motorcycle hubs in the state. Cycles roared into town from all corners of Northern California to participate in championship races, hill climbs, endurance runs and field meets. Races teemed with motorcycles of every make and model, including Indian, Thor, Yale, Excelsior and Jefferson, piquing the interest of prominent merchants, city leaders and superior court judges. Discover the stories of a transcontinental motorcycle relay, a ride through a blizzard to deliver Olympics film to network TV, and how women formed a trailblazing motorcycle club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Kimberly Reed Edwards brings to life the exciting early days of \"The Greatest Sport in the World\" in California's capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative Sacramentan Kimberly Reed Edwards knew the sounds and scents of motorcycles before she could walk. Her father owned a small shop in downtown Sacramento. For four decades, she has written articles, stories and essays on lifestyle, culture and travel. She serves as president of the California Writers Club Sacramento. With an MA in education, she retired from the California Department of Education. She has three children, three grandchildren and cats Nacho and Tofu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334015619309,"sku":"9781467143035","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/HKaNGaAgyp9781467143035.webp?v=1784999628","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/sacramento-motorcycling-a-capital-city-tradition-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}