The Bearings, Vol 16, No 6
Articles in this issue
- William J. Reid's illustrated travelogue continues with chapter twelve of his transcontinental bicycle journey.
- F. Ed. Spooner profiles the elite racing field and reviews their most recent performances on the circuit.
- B. A. Hastwell recalls the celebrated early racers Rowe and Hendee and their contributions to the sport's formative years.
- W. J. Morgan examines the controversial proposal and practice of using prison labor to construct improved roads for cyclists.
- Weekly cycling news from Paris, San Francisco, London, Cleveland, New York, Boston, Chicago, and many other cities.
- F. Ed. Spooner covers the prominent Quill Club handicap race, with Titus taking the main event and circuit points and percentages reviewed.
- Editorial discussion covers the tire guarantee problem, sensational newspaper coverage of cycling, the craze for century runs, and English surprise at American bicycle capabilities.
- Special correspondents review market conditions from New York, Toledo, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.
- A. C. Knapp contributes an illustrated report on the growing presence of motor carriages on Chicago streets and their relationship with cyclists.
- J. W. Anderson's illustrated survey of the latest bicycle-related patent applications and grants.
- Illustrated miscellany of cycling personalities, anecdotes, and brief industry items.