The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 20
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
The editor announces that the L.A.W. annual meet will be held in Boston on 31 May, describes the directors' long deliberations, and reports that telegrams were sent to 3,000 subscribers immediately on the decision.
- p. 3
An editorial considers the reciprocal duties of the club and its members, arguing that clubs should cultivate social bonds and individual loyalty rather than relying on formal rules alone.
- p. 6
A report of the League's spring officers' meeting covers routine business, resolutions passed, and the critical vote that settled Boston as the venue for the annual meet.
- p. 8
A humorous explanation accounts for the delayed receipt of the League president's portrait photograph, involving a mix-up at the post office and a case of mistaken identity.
- p. 12
A Chicago correspondent covers the strong growth of cycling clubs in the city, the quality of suburban roads, and predictions for a large contingent at the Boston League meet.
- p. 12
Further discussion of road conditions around major American cities, comparing progress in Boston, Providence, and New York and calling for more sustained cyclist advocacy.
- p. 12
A general interest article written for a non-cycling audience explains what the modern bicycle is, how it works, and why increasing numbers of Americans are taking to it.
- p. 13
New York cyclists write with suggestions for the Boston meet, expressing warm support for Boston as the venue despite their city's earlier candidacy.