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Street Crowd with Motorcycles
A crowd of people in the street, many of them with motorcycles, possibly getting ready to race.
Motorcycle Crowd
A group of motorcyclists and enthusiasts gathering outside of a barn.
Motorcycle Racing
Two motorcyclists are racing by while several men are watching from behind a railing. One man standing on the track in the foreground is holding a flag.
Motorcyclists on Street
Several men sit on and around motorcycles in the middle of the road. Pennants hang from some of the bikes.
Milwaukee Motorcycle Race
Motorcyclists at the start of the race, probably at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
Motorcyclist on Dirt Road
Man riding a motorcycle on a country road. Two men are standing along the side of the road, and a horse is in the background.