Vol 16, No 5

Articles in this issue

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

  Continuing installment of William J. Reid's transcontinental bicycle journey with illustrations by Charles A. Cox.
• How Ex-Secretary Olney Learned to Ride (opens in a new tab)

  Amusing account of former Secretary of State Richard Olney's introduction to bicycle riding in his later years.
• The Crackajacks' Corner (opens in a new tab)

  F. Ed. Spooner reports on the season's top riders after the conclusion of the racing circuit's major events.
• Twenty-Four-Hour Record Shattered, Huret's Wonderful Ride at Paris (opens in a new tab)

  Report on the French cyclist Huret's sensational ride that demolished the existing twenty-four-hour distance record.
• Circuit Chasers Rest, Standing of the Crackajacks (opens in a new tab)

  Final circuit standings published as the racing season winds down, showing rankings among the leading competitors.
• News in General (opens in a new tab)

  Weekly dispatch of cycling news from Toronto, San Francisco, New York, Washington, London, and many other cities.
• Walters' Wonderful Record Ride, Starbuck Is Unfortunate (opens in a new tab)

  Details of Walters's impressive record attempt alongside news of Starbuck's misfortune in his match with Lesna.
• The Best Cycle Route Between Chicago and New York (opens in a new tab)

  Illustrated guide to the most practical and scenic bicycle road route connecting Chicago and New York City.
• Editorial (opens in a new tab)

  Editorial columns discuss inevitable improvements in bicycle technology, the remarkable records set in 1897, the ethics of race judging, and needed work for the League.
• Trade Letters (opens in a new tab)

  Correspondents report on trade conditions from Wellington, City of Mexico, New York, London, Cincinnati, Washington, New Orleans, and Toledo.
• People and Things (opens in a new tab)

  Illustrated round-up of cycling personalities and brief news items from across the cycling world.