Bassetts Scrap Book, Vol 10, No 11
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
New Year greetings and reflections on the state of cycling in 1913, urging members to keep riding despite the cold and the encroachment of automobiles.
- p. 2
A member's anecdote about being knocked down and run over by a motorcar, framing the problem of automobile traffic as one of the great challenges for cyclists of the age.
- p. 11
A whimsical note on the reported fate of discarded American bicycles, which were allegedly given a coat of gaudy paint and shipped to Central Africa where native chiefs bought them eagerly.
- p. 4
Correspondence from members Will Pitman and Quincy Kilby debating whether to change the traditional route of the annual Boston tour, with strong sentiment for preserving the old stops and familiar roads.
- p. 5
A satirical note on a German society advocating the abolition of conventional male clothing, including trousers and hats, in favour of smock suits and self-designed garments.
- p. 6
A collection of witty personalised Christmas verses sent to Secretary Bassett by L.A.W. members across the country, including contributions from the president, vice-presidents, and auditor.
- p. 10
A brief account of a remarkable escape near Herne Hill, where a cyclist bounced under a heavy lorry and survived the rear wheel passing over his chest.