The Bearings, Vol 16, No 5
Articles in this issue
- Continuing installment of William J. Reid's transcontinental bicycle journey with illustrations by Charles A. Cox.
- Amusing account of former Secretary of State Richard Olney's introduction to bicycle riding in his later years.
- F. Ed. Spooner reports on the season's top riders after the conclusion of the racing circuit's major events.
- Report on the French cyclist Huret's sensational ride that demolished the existing twenty-four-hour distance record.
- Final circuit standings published as the racing season winds down, showing rankings among the leading competitors.
- Weekly dispatch of cycling news from Toronto, San Francisco, New York, Washington, London, and many other cities.
- Details of Walters's impressive record attempt alongside news of Starbuck's misfortune in his match with Lesna.
- Illustrated guide to the most practical and scenic bicycle road route connecting Chicago and New York City.
- 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.
- Correspondents report on trade conditions from Wellington, City of Mexico, New York, London, Cincinnati, Washington, New Orleans, and Toledo.
- Illustrated round-up of cycling personalities and brief news items from across the cycling world.