The Bicycling World, Vol 10, No 19
Articles in this issue
- Editorial on choosing the right bicycle for the 1885 season, with the editors sharing their practice of buying a new machine each year and advice on when to upgrade versus sticking with a proven mount.
- Correspondence from an Ohio wheelman describing challenging winter cycling conditions on hilly Western roads compared to Eastern cities, citing a bank vice-president who rides his Facile bicycle year-round.
- Correspondence letter by Karl Kron responding to dismissive commentary in the English cycling press about American cycling practices, defending American methods against condescending criticism.
- Correspondence letter advancing arguments in the ongoing debate over the definition of amateur and professional status within the L.A.W. racing rules.
- Robert Todd's published response to L.A.W. Racing Board chairman Bassett's letter about the Robinson Medal controversy, denying responsibility for critical coverage in the English cycling press and offering context on negotiations with the N.C.U.
- Table showing the sixteen states entitled to L.A.W. board representation for the coming year, with League member counts and delegate allocations from New York (906 members, 18 delegates) down to the smallest qualifying states.
- Brief notes from the British and European cycling press, covering international racing news and cycle industry developments abroad.
- Manufacture section describing the Humber tandem bicycle made by Humber, Marriott & Cooper of England and imported by L. H. Johnson of New Jersey, with specifications and features.
- Trade news covering dealer announcements, bicycle prices, and business developments in the American cycling industry for the 1885 season.
- Book reviews including the Tricyclists' Vade Mecum from Cordingly & Sharp, a London guide to tricycling for 1885 covering nearly all three-wheelers singles and doubles and including a chapter on safety bicycles.
- First instalment of a bicycle touring account describing the route from Boston north toward Lake George, New York, with road descriptions, scenery, and navigational details through the Hudson Valley.
- Miscellaneous cycling notes column with editorial observations and short items from the American cycling world.
- Race results and upcoming fixture dates from American cycling competitions.
- Club news from American wheelmen's organisations covering meetings, elections, and rides.
- American CTC section news and touring information.
- Editor's brief responses to reader letters and queries.