The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 10
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
A comic fictional story follows the self-important secretary of a fictional bicycle club whose pompous circular letters get him into increasing trouble with club members.
- p. 2
The editor's mid-winter column surveys the state of cycling journalism across the country and urges readers to use the winter months productively by studying road maps.
- p. 2
A touring essay describes leisurely cycling through rural lanes in the quieter seasons, recommending byway routes as superior to main roads for the reflective cyclist.
- p. 3
An editorial argues that bicycling is not a passing fad but a permanent feature of American life, citing club membership growth and road improvement advocacy as evidence.
- p. 3
The merits and drawbacks of requiring cycling club members to wear uniform dress on club runs are debated, with the editors coming down on the side of discretionary dress.
- p. 4
A humorous short story presents a young cyclist whose habit of waving at girls from the saddle leads to farcical misunderstandings at a country cycling meet.
- p. 5
The first installment of a multi-part series describes a cycling tour of England, with a map, and covers the journey from London to Birmingham via the Midlands roads.
- p. 10
A New York correspondent describes cyclists making New Year's social calls by bicycle rather than carriage, a new custom that seems to be catching on among young riders.
- p. 15
A portrait and career summary of champion rider Llewellyn Johnson reviews his major race victories, best times, and the training regimen that brought him to the top of the sport.
- p. 15
A technical article explains the design and adjustment of cone-type ball bearings, describing how to identify wear, the correct adjustment method, and common mistakes made by amateur mechanics.