Vol 1, No 18

Articles in this issue

• Something Wanted More than a Bicycle Ordinance (opens in a new tab)

  A letter to the Springfield Republican arguing that city authorities should regulate careless horse drivers before restricting cyclists, noting that runaways and unhitched horses pose far greater danger than bicycles.
• Alarming Deformities (opens in a new tab)

  An editorial rebutting claims that bicycle riding causes physical deformities, arguing instead that cycling promotes erect, athletic carriage.
• Campbell, Undone and Outdone (opens in a new tab)

  A piece about a bicycle racing incident involving a competitor named Campbell, recounting an unexpected defeat or mishap on the track.
• Essex Rambles; A Trip to Long Branch (opens in a new tab)

  A touring narrative of a bicycle excursion through Essex County and a trip to the Long Branch seaside resort in New Jersey.
• City of Boston Races (opens in a new tab)

  Full results of the City of Boston bicycle races, one of the most important race meetings in the New England calendar.
• The Effect of Bicycling on the Health (opens in a new tab)

  A medical and anecdotal assessment of the health benefits of regular bicycle riding, drawing on the experiences of club members and physicians who ride.
• Americans at Coventry (opens in a new tab)

  A report from Coventry, England on the American touring party's visit to the centre of British bicycle manufacturing, including factory visits.
• Activity of Massachusetts Archers (opens in a new tab)

  News of archery shoots, scores, and club activities among archery clubs throughout Massachusetts.
• A Swing Around the Circle (opens in a new tab)

  An account of a loop touring route taken by a group of cyclists, describing roads, scenery, and distances covered in a circular excursion.
• Off the Sidewalks (opens in a new tab)

  An editorial addressing the practice of cycling on sidewalks, urging restraint and arguing for cyclists' rights on the road surface itself.