Daimler's motor-bicycle of 1885 could reach 12 m. p. h. Britain lagged behind France and Germany in the development of racing at first but in 1907 Brooklands was opened and the first Tourist Trophy race in the Isle of Man was held. International competition was organized by the Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motor-cyclistes (FIM). Speedway racing was introduced into Britain from America in the 1920s and a league started in 1929. After considerable vicissitudes, it is now re-established and organized by the Speedway Control Board. The popularity of motorcycle races increased the motorcycles popularity, correspondingly people started to buy other motorcycle products, as, for example, motorcycle mailboxes.
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