The Bicycling World, Vol 13, No 20

Articles in this issue

• Springfield Tournament Extra: World Championship Races

  An extra edition presents full results of the 1886 Springfield Tournament, including the World Championship Promateur heats and finals, with Hendee winning the 10-mile A.C.U. promateur championship on a Victor bicycle.

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• The Five-Mile Professional Race

  The 5-mile professional handicap at Springfield was won by Neilson, with full times and placings given for each heat and the final.

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• The Amateur Five-Mile 16:30 Class

  Hart won the 5-mile amateur race restricted to riders in the 16:30 class, with full results showing times and riders from across several states.

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• Tricycle Events at Springfield

  Open tricycle race results are reported, with placings and times given for the various classes, including both scratch and handicap events.

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• The Amateur Novice and Beginning Bicycle Races

  First-timer and novice bicycle races were well contested, with the editors praising them as the best starting ground for the amateur racers of the future.

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• Promateur Heats and Finals

  Detailed heat-by-heat and final results for the promateur division are given, noting tactical riding and the dominance of Victor machines across all distances.

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• The Springfield Bicycle Club's Hospitality

  The editors praise the Springfield Bicycle Club for the smooth running of the tournament, the quality of the judges, and the excellent accommodations provided for visiting cyclists.

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