The Bicycling World, Vol 1, No 13
Articles in this issue
- May 1880 editorial notes including news that a prince of Siam has ordered a Columbia bicycle, the rescinding of Augusta Georgia's anti-bicycle ordinance, and commentary on the bicycle business boom.
- History of the Germantown Bicycle Club near Philadelphia, tracing the first bicycle seen in the town around 1873, the club's formation in September 1879, and its emphasis on road riding and drilling over racing.
- A letter from San Francisco describing the origins of cycling there during the 1868-69 velocipede craze, the formation of the local club, and the challenges of gaining park access.
- A guide to good bicycle routes within and around New York City, noting road surfaces, park access, and the best times to ride.
- Jack Easy's regular column, with humorous commentary on the spring cycling season, touring gossip, and observations on club life.
- News from Illinois correspondents reporting on cycling clubs in Chicago and other Illinois cities, including race plans and membership growth.
- An interview with a notable American racing cyclist discussing his training methods, machine preferences, and race performances.
- An editorial examining the nationwide boom in bicycle sales and club formation in spring 1880, with observations on manufacturing capacity and public enthusiasm.
- Notes on the state of the American bicycle manufacturing industry, covering the Pope Manufacturing Company and other makers struggling to meet surging demand.
- Reports on archery tournament results and the meeting of the Eastern Archery Association, including officer reports published as a supplement.