The Bicycling World, Vol 1, No 21
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
August 1880 editorial notes mentioning an Emerson aphorism, the forthcoming volume of cycling poems by J. G. Dalton, and a design for a new bicycle by Frank W. Weston with tangent spokes.
- p. 3
An editorial examining the high price of quality bicycles in America, comparing manufacturing costs, materials, and import duties to explain why machines sell for $75–$125.
- p. 3
A formal address from the British Bicycle Touring Club to the newly formed League of American Wheelmen, extending greetings and proposing fraternal relations.
- p. 3
A clarification and response to a controversy surrounding the racing cyclist Will R. Pitman and questions about his club membership and amateur status.
- p. 4
An account of a large organised bicycle excursion, describing the route, number of participants, and the social character of the event.
- p. 5
A report on cycling activities in Darlington, Delaware, one of the smaller cycling communities represented in the journal's national coverage.
- p. 8
A summary of recent race results and announcements of upcoming bicycle races scheduled across the country.
- p. 6
An editorial discussion of the particular challenges and opportunities for urban cycling, addressing traffic, road surfaces, and regulation in American cities.
- p. 6
An interview with cycling poet J. G. Dalton, author of Lyra Bicyclica, about his forthcoming poetry collection celebrating cycling and his views on the sport.
- p. 7
A Latin-titled poem celebrating the spirit of cycling and the bicycle rider, one of several literary contributions to this issue.