The Bearings, Vol 16, No 8

Articles in this issue

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

  Chapter fourteen of William J. Reid's illustrated bicycle journey from London to Peking, drawn by Charles A. Cox.
• Michael-Lesna-McDuffie Match (opens in a new tab)

  F. Ed. Spooner provides detailed coverage of the three-cornered match race between the notable competitors, with records broken.
• How to Time Road Races (opens in a new tab)

  Geo. E. Barrett offers an illustrated practical guide to the proper methods and equipment for timing road cycling competitions.
• Chicago's Cycling Resorts Concluded (opens in a new tab)

  H. W. Perry concludes his illustrated survey of Chicago's cycling destinations, parks, and popular riding routes.
• Kiser Out of the Thermometer (opens in a new tab)

  F. Ed. Spooner reports on Kiser's fall from the top of the circuit standings after Springfield's second-day events.
• News in General (opens in a new tab)

  Cycling news from New York, Dayton, Paris, Boston, Philadelphia, London, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Washington, Toledo, St. Louis, and Albany.
• The Indianapolis Cycle Path (opens in a new tab)

  Feature article on Indianapolis's notable cycle path, describing its construction, route, and use by local riders.
• History of the Twenty-Four-Hour Record (opens in a new tab)

  C. G. Sinsabaugh provides an illustrated chronological account of Cordang's twenty-four-hour ride covering 616 miles.
• Editorial (opens in a new tab)

  Editorial columns warn about bicycle trade swindlers, note the declining availability of low-grade stock, discuss handle-bar changes, and examine the bicycle's role in warfare.
• Trade Letters (opens in a new tab)

  Special correspondents report on trade conditions from Toledo, London, Washington, and Berlin.
• People and Things (opens in a new tab)

  Illustrated miscellany of personalities and brief notes from the cycling world.