The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 24
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
The editor announces that Stoddard, Lovering and Co. will import all makes of English bicycles and fill dealer orders in three weeks, and describes preparations for the approaching League meet.
- p. 3
A round-up of officer elections and appointments across clubs from Boston to Chicago covers new captains, secretaries, and treasurers chosen for the 1881 season.
- p. 3
A humorous self-deprecating confession by a novice cyclist describes the initial terrors and eventual joys of learning to ride, encouraging complete beginners not to be put off.
- p. 5
The third training article covers the final weeks of preparation before a race, including reduced mileage, light dietary adjustments, and strategies for mental preparation.
- p. 6
The fourth installment of the tricycle survey covers the latest convertible models that can be ridden as either bicycle or tricycle, and assesses how successfully they perform in both configurations.
- p. 6
The Columbia American Roadster bicycle for 1881 is described and evaluated, with particular attention to its suitability for long-distance touring on American roads.
- p. 7
A prose poem describes a cyclist's reverie while riding, imagining idyllic country roads and the sensation of effortless motion on a perfect machine.
- p. 8
A report on the technique and difficulty of holding a bicycle perfectly stationary without dismounting describes growing interest in the skill as a competitive event.
- p. 11
A new ball-bearing design recently patented for the Columbia bicycle is described technically, with an illustration and explanation of how it reduces friction and extends bearing life.
- p. 11
A digest of European cycling news covers a new French velocipede club, English record attempts, and discussions in the English press about the growing tricycle boom.