The Bicycling World, Vol 1, No 26
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Short editorial notes touching on club voting, upcoming rides, and satirical verse about a bold wheelmen from Salem who outpaced the Hawthornes on three wheels.
- p. 1
New York cycling gossip covering the Mercury and Manhattan club colors, an injured racer laid up in bed, a proposed election-day run to Yonkers, and the question of indoor riding halls for winter training.
- p. 3
The editor reflects on the dangers of uncontrolled horses sharing city streets with cyclists and makes a proposal for inter-club team racing to spread competition beyond individual champions.
- p. 3
Commentary on how the mainstream press was beginning to cover cycling more consistently, with observations on accuracy and fairness in reporting.
- p. 3
A report on the Beacon Park cycling track in Boston, describing its condition, recent improvements, and the races held there during the season.
- p. 4
A survey of international bicycle racing news, focusing on recent English race results and the state of competitive cycling in Britain.
- p. 5
A detailed account of the Providence Bicycle Club's inaugural race day at their new track, covering the amateur championship mile, heat races, and the festive atmosphere of the event.
- p. 6
Regional correspondence reporting on club activities, road rides, and cycling developments in the Baltimore and Washington DC area.
- p. 7
A piece on a particular cycling accident type involving riders going over the handlebars, discussing causes and how to avoid headers on steep descents.
- p. 6
Reports on recent long-distance touring rides, including a journey from Haverhill to Portsmouth, with notes on road quality, distances, and the experiences of the riders.
- p. 9
Coverage of the archery season's close, including tournament results from Highland Park, the Toxophilites versus Brooklyn match, and the New York Athletic Club prize meeting.
- p. 12
A complete index to all content published in the first volume of The Bicycling World, covering the inaugural year of the journal.