The Bicycling World, Vol 13, No 25
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
A comprehensive summary shows Victor bicycles won the major road races at Hartford, Springfield, Boston, Dorchester, and the Massachusetts Club meet, making the 1886 road season a decisive triumph for Overman.
- p. 14
English rider Whittaker rode 300 miles in 24 hours on a safety bicycle, a remarkable performance, though the editors question whether the course and timing methods allow direct comparison with American road records.
- p. 6
The American Cyclists Union outlines what constitutes an official course for road record claims, including minimum distance from any given point and return, and official timing requirements.
- p. 6
In a sporting gesture much praised by the editors, H.D. Corey voluntarily surrendered a road race cash prize to Mr. Sanger after concluding that Sanger had ridden on stricter terms and deserved the award.
- p. 6
The question of whether paid cycling instructors and bicycle company employees can retain amateur status continues to generate vigorous debate in both the American and English cycling press.
- p. 6
The editors compile highlights from the touring season just closed, noting the exceptional quality of New England roads in autumn and the growing popularity of camera excursions.
- p. 6
The editors reflect on the state of cycling journalism, praising papers that verify claims before publishing them and criticizing those that print manufacturer stories unchecked as free advertising.