The Bicycling World, Vol 1, No 19
Articles in this issue
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A playful poem addressed to the bicyclist by an admiring but puzzled observer, marvelling at how the machine balances, moves without sound, and puts the horse to shame.
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An editorial discussing a disciplinary case in which a cyclist was suspended from amateur racing and is now seeking reinstatement, examining what conduct befits an amateur.
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A first-person account of the experience of selling bicycles, covering the challenges of matching machines to customers and managing expectations.
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A discussion of the ongoing conflict between horse-drawn vehicles and bicycles on public roads, examining legal remedies and practical accommodations.
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A touring account of a bicycle run to Sharon, Massachusetts, describing roads, distances, and the pleasures of the summer countryside.
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A rebuttal of a false or misleading report published about a cyclist or club, setting the record straight about the facts.
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A report on the Chicago Bicycle Club's opening events of the 1880 season, including club runs and race preparations.
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A legal opinion on cyclists' rights to use Chicago's public highways and parks, prepared in response to efforts to restrict bicycle riding.
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News from the League of American Wheelmen on its early activities and the proposal to send an American team to England for international competition.
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A report on a major archery tournament held in Buffalo, New York, including scores and a description of the event's atmosphere.