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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1966
Page
11
Safety guidance emphasizes rider education and driver awareness as essential. It notes 1965 marked a rise in motorized two wheelers with over 1.3 million registered last year and a predicted 35 to 40 percent sales gain this year. Recommendations urge helmet use proper apparel ride in the car’s wheel track defensive riding groups two by two avoid U turns and reverse on roadways observe speed limits and brake gradually to prevent accidents.
A 1965 surge in motorcycle and scooter ownership spans doctors, lawyers, bankers, legislators, teachers, and students. California leads with 330,000 riders, while New York and Massachusetts each hover around 50,000. Riders cite freedom, ease of parking, and direct contact with road and air, with campuses housing many bikes for quick, economical travel.
Hollywood embraces a two wheel transportation craze as a status symbol. The list of motorcycle owners reads like a Who’s Who of cinema with stars from Rock Hudson to Kirk Douglas among the male riders and Janet Leigh to Jill St. John among the female riders.
In 1923 the Ford Model T was advertised as the cheapest car ever priced at 95 dollars, reflecting its key role in expanding access to motor travel and reshaping the automotive market.
Cyclists blend style with safety as motorized riders seek warm, wind resistant clothing. Leather remains favored in colors like maroon and green, with brighter options for flair. Business wear can pair with three quarter jackets, while trench coats and ski-style parkas suit weekend trips. Headgear shifts toward safer helmets and durable caps, with wraparound glasses protecting eyes from particles.
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