The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 21
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
An editorial argues that the growth of amateur athletics among wealthier Americans represents a healthy trend, citing the recent Union Athletic Club games at Music Hall as evidence of rising public enthusiasm for clean sport.
- p. 1
A Detroit correspondent makes a detailed case for holding a formal bicycle and tricycle exhibition alongside the L.A.W. meet in Boston, arguing it would dramatically boost interest and machine sales.
- p. 2
A lengthy illustrated feature describes the founding and growth of the Pope Manufacturing Company in Hartford, tracing Col. Pope's decision in 1877 to begin American bicycle production.
- p. 1
A Bicycle Touring Club member suggests that American B.T.C. members should hold a meeting during the upcoming L.A.W. meet to strengthen fellowship and promote the touring club's activities.
- p. 10
A report on the Providence Bicycle Club's drill ride performance at Music Hall, where members executed complex maneuvers on bicycles to the astonishment of a large and refined audience.
- p. 9
A reader from Detroit predicts that once tricycles are properly introduced in the Midwest, their safety and ease will make them more popular than bicycles among the general public.
- p. 11
The entertainment committee has appointed sub-committees covering hotels, railroads, dinners, and machine care, with detailed lists of committee members and their contact information.