The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 22
Articles in this issue
- The editor corrects the date of the League Meet to 30 May, announces that Stoddard and Lovering will import bicycles under a Pope license, and describes growing theoretical interest from armchair cyclists preparing for spring.
- The editors applaud efforts to persuade park commissioners in Boston and New York to open park paths to cyclists, while criticizing the persistent hostility of some officials to the wheel.
- The various safety bicycle designs now on the market are compared, with the editors discussing the Otto, the Xtraordinary, and the Columbia safety models and their suitability for different riders.
- Club news from around the country covers spring meeting preparations, inter-club races, and new members joining in advance of the League meet.
- The League treasurer's financial report is published in full, showing receipts from member dues, badge sales, and other sources, as well as expenses for the year.
- A second touring correspondent describes a separate cycling journey through England, adding alternative routes and lodging recommendations to those covered in earlier series.
- A description of a new bicycle designed specifically for female riders covers the lower step-through frame, modified handlebar position, and lighter weight compared to men's machines.
- Practical hints for tricycle riders cover common mechanical adjustments, how to handle the different handling characteristics compared with a bicycle, and tips for touring with luggage.