The Bearings, Vol 16, No 5

Articles in this issue

• From London to Pekin Awheel

  Continuing installment of William J. Reid's transcontinental bicycle journey with illustrations by Charles A. Cox.

  p. 4
• How Ex-Secretary Olney Learned to Ride

  Amusing account of former Secretary of State Richard Olney's introduction to bicycle riding in his later years.

  p. 13
• The Crackajacks' Corner

  F. Ed. Spooner reports on the season's top riders after the conclusion of the racing circuit's major events.

  p. 15
• Twenty-Four-Hour Record Shattered — Huret's Wonderful Ride at Paris

  Report on the French cyclist Huret's sensational ride that demolished the existing twenty-four-hour distance record.

  p. 19
• Circuit Chasers Rest — Standing of the Crackajacks

  Final circuit standings published as the racing season winds down, showing rankings among the leading competitors.

  p. 23
• News in General

  Weekly dispatch of cycling news from Toronto, San Francisco, New York, Washington, London, and many other cities.

  p. 26
• Walters' Wonderful Record Ride — Starbuck Is Unfortunate

  Details of Walters's impressive record attempt alongside news of Starbuck's misfortune in his match with Lesna.

  p. 55
• The Best Cycle Route Between Chicago and New York

  Illustrated guide to the most practical and scenic bicycle road route connecting Chicago and New York City.

• Editorial

  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.

  p. 60
• Trade Letters

  Correspondents report on trade conditions from Wellington, City of Mexico, New York, London, Cincinnati, Washington, New Orleans, and Toledo.

  p. 67
• People and Things

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

  p. 85