The Bicycling World, Vol 9, No 23
Articles in this issue
- Editorial on Weber's Star bicycle victory in the Boston Club 100-mile road race, arguing it proves the machine's genuine road merit without overstating the case for the Star. Also notes the Overman Wheel Company's imminent new American bicycle design and the declining interest in two-speed gearing experiments.
- Short editorial notes on century runs becoming commonplace, the Boston and Albany Railroad's refusal to carry tricycles, the hazard of ladies' dress catching in tricycle cog-chains, and critical coverage of the C.T.C. in the English press.
- A correspondent 'W.' corrects the Globe-Democrat's sensationalised account of cyclists attacking Missouri farmers: in reality a farmer whipped at the riders and ran his team over Mr. P.W. Stone's bicycle, whereupon 'Eph' pulled the man from his wagon and thrashed him in self-defence. The farmers' threatened protest organisation is not taken seriously.
- Presidential candidate Belva Lockwood's letter (Washington, 24 September 1884) to the Keystone Bicycle Club declines their race invitation citing campaign duties, but endorses cycling as labour-saving and healthful, stating she has ridden daily for three years. The editors note she actually rides a tricycle, not a bicycle.
- Detailed Manufacture notice on the Coventry Machinists' Company Club Convertible Tandem: a single Imperial Club tricycle to which a hinged Humber rear section can be attached, giving two 44-inch driver wheels, 18-inch small wheels, Starley balance gear, and rack-and-pinion steering, with a 70.4-inch gear delivering a mile in 3:13.2.
- Report on the Boston Club's 100-mile road race, covering Weber's Star bicycle win, the protest arising from a missing check-taker at Harvard Square, and the committee's decision to dismiss the protest after confirming Weber's route.
- Brief correspondence column of personal news items from riders around the country, including touring achievements, injuries, and machine changes.
- Correspondence from the Peoria cycling community on local club activity, road conditions, and a friendly rivalry with the St. Louis Ramblers correspondent 'Eph.'
- Miscellaneous editorial notes on cycling affairs, including club social events, machine news, and commentary on the closing weeks of the racing season.
- Race results from various venues in the week of 10 October 1884, covering amateur and professional bicycle and tricycle events.
- Club news from around the country, with reports of officer elections, autumn runs, and new membership drives.
- Cyclists' Touring Club American Division news, including the danger-sign fund update and members' autumn touring reports.
- Editorial answers to reader questions on machine comparisons, road repairs, and League matters.