The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 1
Articles in this issue
- The editor's weekly column of short observations covers new bicycle developments, club news, and topical commentary on the state of American cycling.
- A humorous poem personifies a rider's bicycle as a faithful companion, celebrating the bond between cyclist and machine with affectionate wit.
- A parody of Longfellow's style, this verse addresses a wayward cyclist who has given up the wheel, urging him to return to the road before the season ends.
- A statement of the paper's editorial philosophy emphasizes its independence from manufacturers, its commitment to truthful reporting, and the role it sees for cycling journalism in promoting the sport.
- An editorial note explains that the paper is completing its first volume with the current issue and will begin Volume II with the next number, inviting subscribers to renew.
- The editor rebuts a claim made by Pope Manufacturing that the paper had endorsed or praised their machines in a particular context, setting the record straight on the paper's independent stance.
- A touring correspondent describes a cycling tour around the Isle of Wight, covering the road surfaces, coastal scenery, and the advantages of the island for a week's holiday on wheels.
- A road account compares the main routes between Providence and Boston, rating each road for surface quality, grades, and suitability for loaded touring.
- A New York cycling club's daytrip to Yonkers is described, giving practical notes on distances, road quality, and refreshment stops along the Hudson.
- James Revell of New York recounts a road tour from New York to Boston, describing the route through Connecticut and Rhode Island with notes on road surfaces, distances, and hospitality at each stage.
- Results from recent bicycle races at Malone, Jersey City, and other venues, with times, distances, and brief notes on notable riders and conditions.
- A correspondent surveys the roads of Malden and the North Shore of Massachusetts, rating their surfaces and gradients for cycling and recommending routes for club outings.
- News from cycling clubs across the region reports on runs, new members, races planned, and the social season, with particular attention to Boston-area clubs.
- A New York correspondent offers a gossipy column of cycling news and humor from the metropolis, covering club dinners, racing preparations, and cyclists in the public eye.
- A report on the growing cycling movement in Switzerland describes the mountain roads tackled by local cyclists and contrasts Swiss cycling conditions with those in America.
- Letters from readers across the country address equipment questions, road conditions, club news, and responses to earlier articles in the World.
- Short news notes about individual cyclists, including recent tours, race appearances, club appointments, and items of personal interest from around the cycling world.
- An editorial in the Archery Field section argues for the formation of local archery clubs as the best way to develop the sport, drawing parallels with the growth of cycling clubs in America.
- A practical guide to archery equipment covers bow construction, draw weights, arrow materials, and the selection of tackle suitable for target shooting at various distances.
- Correspondence in the Archery Field section addresses readers' questions about archery technique, equipment maintenance, and the social character of the sport.
- News and scores from archery clubs including the New York Archery Club, reporting on recent target competitions and club match results.
- Reports from the National Archery Association and affiliated clubs cover tournament results, match scores, membership news, and the forthcoming national championships.