Official Bulletin and Scrap Book of the League of American Wheelmen, Vol 17, No 11

Official Bulletin and Scrap Book of the League of American Wheelmen, Vol 17, No 11 cover
PublicationOfficial Bulletin and Scrap Book of the League of American Wheelmen
Volume17
Issue11
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Articles in this issue

  • [Editorial scrap book]
    Abbot Bassett's lead editorial column of short items, noting a wave of bicycle buying spurred by higher street-car fares, Britain rescinding the rear-light order, and motorcycle world records at Sheepshead Bay by Albert Burns (100 miles) and Ray Wishaar (50 miles).
  • HISTORIC DATES OF CYCLING
    A dated chronology of cycling and L. A. W. events through 1880, including the May 31 organization of the League of American Wheelmen at Newport with Chas. E. Pratt as first president, the "Fortunate Five" European tour, and the founding of clubs and trade papers like The Wheel.
  • From President Whitney.
    President Elmer G. Whitney's address reporting that the year just closed showed the L. A. W.'s first membership gain in 21 years, appealing for new members, and previewing a special program for the League's 40th anniversary in 1920.