The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 2
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
The editor's regular column touches on racing results, club news, and cycling controversies of the week, with characteristic dry humor.
- p. 1
Results from amateur bicycle races at various tracks are compiled, with times, placings, and brief commentary on the leading performances of the fortnight.
- p. 3
The editorial takes up the question of how cycling clubs should handle new members and the responsibility of experienced riders to help beginners avoid dangerous habits.
- p. 3
A correspondent describes a Thanksgiving Day tricycle excursion, noting the advantages of the three-wheeled machine for sociable riding in cold weather with a companion.
- p. 3
The second installment of a touring series follows a route through Hampshire, Massachusetts, describing the road quality and picturesque countryside of the Connecticut River Valley.
- p. 4
A long-distance touring rider recounts his journey by bicycle from Springfield, Massachusetts to Columbus, Ohio, giving road conditions and daily mileages along the route.
- p. 4
A touring account describes the road between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, rating the macadam, stone, and dirt sections and their suitability for bicycle travel.
- p. 5
A digest of notable items from British and European cycling journals covers new machine designs, racing performances, and cycling club activities across the Atlantic.
- p. 8
An overview of the current state of cycling in England compares English roads, clubs, and race meetings with their American counterparts.
- p. 6
Club news from Massachusetts, New York, and beyond reports on runs, excursions, new officers elected, and end-of-season social gatherings.