The Bicycling World, Vol 10, No 3

Articles in this issue

  • An editorial examining the close of the outdoor riding season and looking ahead to winter training opportunities, indoor tracks, and the prospects for 1885 cycling activity.

    p. 2
  • A report on the Cunningham Company's preparations for the 1885 season, highlighting triple ball bearings fitted to Yale front wheels and other mechanical improvements being tested.

    p. 1
  • News from bicycle clubs around the country, including officer elections, annual dinners, and arrangements for keeping members active through the winter months.

    p. 5
  • An update on the tricycle market and tricycle touring, with reports from riders who used their machines for late-autumn errands and excursions.

    p. 16
  • Dispatches from correspondents reporting on road conditions and late-season cycling opportunities, with particular attention to routes in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states.

    p. 7
  • A wrap-up of the 1884 track racing season, surveying the year's fastest performances, notable champions, and the venues that produced the best results.

    p. 16
  • An editorial assessment of safety-style bicycles beginning to appear from English makers, comparing their riding characteristics with those of the high-wheel ordinary and discussing their likely appeal in America.

    p. 7
  • Reader contributions on a variety of subjects including saddle comfort, the merits of ball bearings in severe weather, and the management of local cycling associations.

    p. 5