Official Bulletin American Wheelmen, Vol 12, No 11

Articles in this issue

  • An extensive tribute to Will R. Pitman, pioneer cyclist and racing official who died October 4, 1914, tracing his career from the velocipede days of 1868 through his decades as a bicycle racer and FAM referee.

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  • A detailed account of Pitman's introduction to cycling on a velocipede in 1868 and his rapid rise as a competitive rider in the early years of American cycling.

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  • The obituary describes Pitman's long career as a bicycle racing official under the Federation of American Motorcyclists and his reputation as 'Happy Days' among cycling friends.

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  • Fellow wheelmen and L.A.W. members offer their personal remembrances and tributes to the late Will Pitman, a beloved figure in cycling circles.

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  • A collection of short cycling news items from around the country covers club activities, road conditions, and miscellaneous cycling developments.

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