The Bicycling World, Vol 1, No 11

Articles in this issue

  • Correspondence from British correspondents reporting on cycling conditions, club news, and road touring in England, offering American readers a window into British cycling culture.

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  • A column from the pseudonymous cycling correspondent Kol Kron, covering touring routes and observations from New England roads.

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  • A humorous poem addressed by a frustrated beginner to his bicycle, lamenting the difficulties of learning to ride.

    p. 5
  • The official bugle call signals adopted by American bicycle clubs for use on club runs, with musical notation for buglers.

    p. 6
  • An editorial urging cyclists to take action on a pressing legislative or safety matter affecting cyclists' rights on public roads.

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  • News about a planned bicycle touring party of Americans travelling to England, organised by Frank W. Weston of the Boston Bicycle Club.

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  • Discussion of prospects for a dedicated cycling track at Beacon Park in Boston, which was being agitated for by local wheelmen.

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  • A follow-up to the previous issue's learner account, now describing the growing fascination and pleasure that comes with mastering bicycle riding.

    p. 9
  • Description of Woodman's new automatic bicycle alarm bell, which rings by the motion of the wheel, evaluated as a safety device for alerting pedestrians.

    p. 10
  • Further information about the British Bicycle Touring Club's organisation, consul system, and hotel arrangements, presented as a model for American touring cyclists.

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