The Bicycling World, Vol 10, No 4

Articles in this issue

  • An editorial noting the Cunningham Company's relocation to new and larger factory premises at Manufacturers' Institute on Huntington Avenue, reflecting the growing scale of the American bicycle trade.

    p. 2
  • Reports on the last club runs of the outdoor season and the beginning of indoor activities, with notes from clubs in Boston, New York, Buffalo, and other cities.

    p. 5
  • A detailed evaluation of the Star bicycle's performance advantages over crank machines, citing rider testimonials praising its safety from headers, smooth pedalling motion, and control on hills.

    p. 3
  • A report on the growing popularity of tricycles among women riders, with observations on appropriate dress, preferred machine types, and the social acceptability of the sport for ladies.

    p. 14
  • Late-season road dispatches from correspondents covering autumn rides across New England, noting which routes remained passable and where road improvements had been made.

    p. 11
  • A digest of news from English cycling publications covering autumn racing results, the state of the trade, and new machines being prepared for the 1885 season.

    p. 11
  • A summary of the final indoor and track races of the season, with times achieved and brief notes on the leading competitive riders of the year.

    p. 10
  • Reader letters responding to recent editorials on the amateur question, proposing improvements to the L.A.W. constitution, and sharing experiences with winter maintenance of bicycles.

    p. 2