The Bicycling World, Vol 10, No 21
Articles in this issue
- Editorial debating maker's amateurs — cyclists sponsored by manufacturers to ride in amateur races for advertising purposes — examining the unfairness and financial burden this places on makers and dealers who would rather be relieved of the expense.
- Correspondence letter from Rambler of St. Louis proposing that the Louisville-Chicago race rivalry be resolved by holding the match in St. Louis at the St. Louis Ramblers' tournament, offering neutral ground for all three cities.
- Correspondence letter questioning whether the Racing Board's manifesto on amateur status is excessive and contrary to the spirit of good fellowship that the L.A.W. should promote.
- Correspondence letter joining the ongoing debate about cycling terminology, citing Webster's and Worcester's dictionaries to argue that words of classical derivation take '-ist' and those of Anglo-Saxon origin take '-er', against Karl Kron's position.
- Compilation of English cycling manufacturers' and dealers' opinions on the makers' amateur scandal, including George Singer of Singer & Co. who calls it a great scandal that ought to be suppressed.
- Manufacture section describing several new 1885 machines including the Columbia Light Roadster, Acme Tire Heater, Zacharias & Smith Handle-Bar, and an experimental steam bicycle.
- Letter from an Oakland cyclist responding to the editors' query about the San Francisco Bicycle Club's continued existence, describing the active club scene across the Bay Area including the San Francisco, Golden Gate, Bay City, and Oakland clubs.
- Narrative account of three Buffalo Bicycle Club members riding a tandem bicycle through snow-covered city streets in early March 1885, including a spill on Connecticut Street while confined to paved roads by blocked country roads.
- Miscellaneous cycling notes column covering news, observations, and editorial commentary from the American cycling world.
- Educational column for beginners explaining the construction and function of bicycle wheel spokes, hubs, flanges, and lacing patterns, drawn from a series suggested by the British journal The Tricyclist.
- Report on the L.A.W. annual election with the Springfield Club's nominated ticket listing candidates for chief consul and representatives from clubs in Springfield, Boston, Worcester, Marblehead, Gloucester, Brockton, Cambridgeport, Lowell, Pittsfield, and Holyoke.
- Race results and upcoming fixture dates from American cycling competitions.
- Club news from American cycling organisations.
- American CTC section notes and touring information.
- Editor's brief responses to reader letters and queries.