The Bicycling World, Vol 1, No 12
Articles in this issue
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A history of the Providence Bicycle Club, founded July 1879 by the writer as Providence's pioneer bicyclist, covering its track at Park Gardens and its growing membership of thirteen.
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A letter from Detroit describing the city's cycling scene, the club's membership of journalists, manufacturers, and professionals, and plans for a field day at Recreation Park in May.
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A detailed touring narrative of a bicycle ride from New Haven to New York, describing road surfaces, dismounts at muddy sections, and the challenges of navigating Connecticut and Westchester roads in autumn.
- p. 17
A business announcement from Cunningham & Company of Boston, manufacturers of the Harvard Bicycle, noting the retirement of architect Frank W. Weston from his profession to join the firm actively.
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Letters from cycling correspondents in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Washington, Cleveland, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and elsewhere reporting on local club growth and road conditions.
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Brief notes on recent activities of bicycle clubs across America, including runs, meetings, and social events.
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Short personal notices about prominent cyclists, including travel, new machines purchased, and club appointments.
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Summaries of news from English and European cycling journals, covering races, club runs, and innovations in bicycle design.
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A correspondence column where readers' questions about bicycle technique, maintenance, and club rules are answered by the editor.
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Notes on new bicycle patents, improvements to machines, and manufacturing news from the leading American and British bicycle makers.