The Bicycling World, Vol 13, No 15
Articles in this issue
- p. 6
A tandem bicycle accident in which Mr. R.H. Stickney was killed and his wife injured is reported and analyzed, with the editors emphasizing that lampless night riding at speed on an incline was a contributing factor.
- p. 6
The editors strongly support municipal ordinances requiring cyclists to carry lamps and bells, arguing that short-sighted wheelmen resisting the Orange ordinance are hurting the cycling cause.
- p. 6
The editors respond sharply to the British Bicycling News for repeatedly disparaging American road records, noting that English visitors have always been treated with generosity here.
- p. 6
There is a genuine need for improved tandem bicycle design, as axles and front brackets frequently break; the editors believe truly non-convertible tandems are the solution.
- p. 6
The editors mock the Boston Herald's proposal that tricycles should be built to break in the center during accidents rather than somersault, calling the idea laughably impractical.
- p. 5
The editors note that President Beckwith has never expressed a public opinion on the major issues facing the L.A.W. this season, finding his reticence troubling for the organization.
- p. 2
Rider testimonials from Wheeling, West Virginia, and New York attest to the New Rapid's superiority as a hill climber and road machine, including the first ascent of Breakneck Hill.