The Bearings, Vol 16, No 4
Articles in this issue
- p. 7
William J. Reid's serialized travelogue continues with another illustrated chapter of his long-distance bicycle journey across Asia.
- p. 53
F. Ed. Spooner surveys the current elite racing field and their prospects as the circuit season draws toward its conclusion.
- p. 20
C. W. Hartung reports on Platt-Betts's extraordinary times in claiming the mile record for England.
- p. 43
F. Ed. Spooner covers the eagerly anticipated Michael-Starbuck match race with full details of the contest.
- p. 47
H. W. Perry reports on local cycling happenings including a day at Camp Harrison with illustrated scenes.
- p. 51
F. Ed. Spooner reviews the week's circuit races at Riverside and Portland, including notable results.
- p. 57
Report on Kiser's victory in a four-way match race, with details on the competition and race tactics.
- p. 59
Illustrated chronological account of how the bicycle mile record has evolved, contributed by C. G. S.
- p. 63
Editorial columns discuss real new models for 1898, inconsistent municipal cycling laws, and the commercial opportunity of supplying holiday demand.
- p. 82
A. C. Knapp contributes an illustrated overview of current motor vehicle developments and their implications for cyclists.
- p. 70
Special correspondents report on trade conditions from Toledo, New Orleans, London, Washington, New York, and Rochester.