The Bicycling World, Vol 1, No 10
Articles in this issue
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A history of the Waltham Bicycle Club, founded December 1879 from a summer road club, with details of runs to Revere Beach, South Framingham, and Lowell, and the club's corduroy uniform.
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Two articles: practical advice on choosing and using bicycle head-lamps for night riding, followed by a report on the booming demand for bicycles in spring 1880 outpacing the capacity of Boston and Hartford manufacturers.
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A lyrical touring narrative of a December bicycle excursion through Essex County, Massachusetts, describing macadam roads in fine winter weather.
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An entertaining address by President Bates of the Detroit Bicycle Club on trick riding and showmanship, read at a club meeting.
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A tabulation and discussion of the fastest recorded bicycle mile times in America and England, comparing amateur and professional performances.
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Advance notice of a proposed large bicycling gathering planned for Newport, Rhode Island in late May 1880, anticipated as a landmark national cycling event.
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Notes on bicycle manufacturers including Cunningham, Pope, and Hodgson, and their current production capacity amid surging demand.
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A report on the state of cycling in New York City, covering road conditions, club activities, and public attitudes toward bicyclists.
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A candid first-person account of the challenges of learning to ride a bicycle, offering reassurance to beginners struggling with balance and control.
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A comprehensive index to the earlier American Bicycling Journal, compiled by the editor to make that rare predecessor publication more accessible for reference.