The Bicycling World, Vol 2, No 5

Articles in this issue

  • Brief editorial observations and miscellaneous commentary on the week's cycling news and club happenings.
  • An overview of the state and growth of bicycle clubs across America as the sport gains in popularity.
  • An opinionated personal essay offering the author's views on bicycle design, handling, and riding technique.
  • A discussion of proper headgear and reflective equipment for safe night riding on the bicycle.
  • A travel account by an American cyclist touring Germany, comparing European roads and cycling customs with those at home.
  • Correspondence and news from the cycling community in Chicago covering club events and local road conditions.
  • Local news from Baltimore's cycling scene, including club activities and racing results.
  • Reports on bicycle racing events in California and at Coney Island in Brooklyn.
  • News from various bicycle clubs around the country on their rides, elections, and social events.
  • Letters from readers debating topics such as Beacon Park track management and bicycle technology.
  • An essay examining the relationship between bicycle travel and other forms of transportation, including railway carriage of cycles.
  • Brief notices of new publications relevant to cyclists and outdoor sportsmen.