The Bearings, Vol 16, No 4

Articles in this issue

• From London to Pekin Awheel (opens in a new tab)

  William J. Reid's serialized travelogue continues with another illustrated chapter of his long-distance bicycle journey across Asia.
• England Gets the Mile Record (opens in a new tab)

  C. W. Hartung reports on Platt-Betts's extraordinary times in claiming the mile record for England.
• Big Race of the Year (opens in a new tab)

  F. Ed. Spooner covers the eagerly anticipated Michael-Starbuck match race with full details of the contest.
• The Week in Chicago (opens in a new tab)

  H. W. Perry reports on local cycling happenings including a day at Camp Harrison with illustrated scenes.
• Circuit Meets of the Week (opens in a new tab)

  F. Ed. Spooner reviews the week's circuit races at Riverside and Portland, including notable results.
• The Crackajacks' Corner (opens in a new tab)

  F. Ed. Spooner surveys the current elite racing field and their prospects as the circuit season draws toward its conclusion.
• Kiser Wins the Four-Cornered Match (opens in a new tab)

  Report on Kiser's victory in a four-way match race, with details on the competition and race tactics.
• History of the Mile Record (opens in a new tab)

  Illustrated chronological account of how the bicycle mile record has evolved, contributed by C. G. S.
• Editorial (opens in a new tab)

  Editorial columns discuss real new models for 1898, inconsistent municipal cycling laws, and the commercial opportunity of supplying holiday demand.
• Trade Letters (opens in a new tab)

  Special correspondents report on trade conditions from Toledo, New Orleans, London, Washington, New York, and Rochester.
• Facts About Motor Vehicles (opens in a new tab)

  A. C. Knapp contributes an illustrated overview of current motor vehicle developments and their implications for cyclists.