The Bicycling World, Vol 10, No 24
Articles in this issue
- The lead editorial argues that cyclists should carry whips to repel dog attacks while riding, citing incidents on suburban and country roads. Notes cover railroad companies' inconsistent policies on charging freight for bicycles and reports of new tandem bicycle sightings.
- 'Makers' Amateurs' (signed RACER) argues that riders financially supported by bicycle manufacturers should be classified as professionals rather than amateurs. 'Buffalo' (signed P.X.Q.) reports on the Rudge Safety bicycle's reception in Buffalo and prospects for the upcoming L.A.W. annual meet there.
- Brief description of the newly introduced Cricket Saddle, a spring-suspension design intended to absorb road vibration and improve rider comfort on rough surfaces.
- Description and specifications of the Royal Mail Tandem bicycle, a two-rider machine with independent pedaling mechanisms, illustrated with a cut showing its construction.
- Trade notes: the Coventry Machinists' Co. (Limited) plans to open a United States branch at 239 Columbus Avenue, Boston in early May; Louis H. Glazier introduces a new safety bicycle design.
- Signed L.E.E., a practical guide for new cyclists on the selection and care of rubber tires, steel rims, cranks, and pedals, with advice on common mechanical problems encountered at the start of the riding season.
- F.A. Elwell describes a bicycle tour through Maine from Moosehead Lake to Mount Desert Island, covering road conditions, scenery, and distances along the route through several Maine towns.
- Short notices column: includes a poem 'Rondeau' addressed to S.C.F. regarding the cycling poetry collection 'Wheel Songs' by John S. Phillips; notes on prominent cyclists and club events in Boston and New England.
- English and international cycling news: death of Sir Justin Aylmer; the 20-mile professional championship in England (Howell beat Lees in a dead heat, Duncan third); an Easter handicapper anecdote.
- American race reports: Bay City Wheelmen tournament in San Francisco; W.L. Meeker's five-mile championship; Grant Bell's challenge; Memphis tournament programme; John Brooks in training.
- Club news from Brooklyn, Baltimore, Lawrence, Meriden (Conn.), St. Louis Ramblers, Massachusetts Bicycle Club, York County, Somerville, Ixion (Providence), Dorchester, Danvers, Providence Club, Maverick Wheel Club, Leominster, and Pennsylvania Bicycle Club.
- American Division notice: Frank W. Weston of Savin Hill, Boston as Chief Consul; list of state consuls from Connecticut to Wyoming Territory; new membership applications from Ohio and Pennsylvania.
- Brief editorial replies to reader queries on bicycle parts, road routes, and subscriptions; includes a note on the touring record of T.S. Webb and John Tacy (2,001 miles in October 1883 over Eastern Massachusetts roads).
- Upcoming race meetings and events: Citizens' Bicycle Club (New York), Memphis tournament April 30-May 2, Louisville Wheel Club, Yale twenty-five-mile L.A.W. championship, Illinois Division meet in Chicago, L.A.W. annual meet at Buffalo July 3-4, Springfield tournament September 8-10.