The Bicycling World, Vol 9, No 6
Articles in this issue
- Editorial covering J.H. Adams's record-breaking ride from Land's End to John o'Groats on a Facile bicycle, examining the implications of this performance for the growing sport of long-distance touring.
- Correspondence debating the participation of professional riders in the League of American Wheelmen's Washington parade, with readers divided on whether such involvement compromises the amateur character of the event.
- "Cyclos" forwards excerpts from English cycling press on the physiology of bicycling, examining claims about the health effects of riding and commenting on their applicability to American conditions.
- G.D. Gideon responds to the editor's recent criticism of LAW officers, defending the actions of the leadership and arguing that the "organic troubles" have been misrepresented in recent issues.
- A.G. Coleman reports on the New York Division's meeting at Binghamton, summarising the resolutions passed and the prospects for stronger organisation of the state's cycling clubs under the LAW.
- H.R. Lewis corrects errors in a previous account of Pennsylvania state division activities, providing the accurate version of events surrounding the division's recent meeting and officer appointments.
- C.E. Hawley writes from Washington about the wheeling conditions in the capital and local cycling club activities, offering a correspondent's view of the state of cycling in the District.
- Report on the Massachusetts Division's annual meeting covering financial accounts, election of officers, and plans for the coming year's runs and division events.
- Account of a rainy run to De Soto undertaken by eleven St. Louis riders, describing the road conditions encountered and the camaraderie of the club on a challenging day's outing.
- Practical article on the best lubricants for bicycle bearings and chains, comparing different oils and greases available to wheelmen and advising on correct application to preserve machinery.
- Report on a tandem bicycle run by local wheelmen, describing the experience of riding the double machine and the reactions of onlookers to the unusual sight on the road.
- Detailed description of the Gormully & Jeffery Ideal bicycle, covering its patented features including the globe-cased self-adjusting bearing, Ideal spring, and non-slipping tires, with pricing for various specifications.
- Fourth instalment of C. Vernon Boys's lecture series on the mechanical principles of bicycles and tricycles, examining the theoretical basis for design improvements being adopted by leading English manufacturers.
- Summary of recently granted cycling-related patents, describing new inventions in bicycle and tricycle construction being filed by American and English makers.
- Southern Pacific Railroad's official circular on rules for transporting bicycles by rail, outlining charges, packaging requirements, and liability conditions for wheelmen touring by train.
- Miscellaneous notes on cycling topics: brief observations on trade matters, racing gossip, and short notices about prominent wheelmen and forthcoming events.
- Race results from meets across the United States and England, covering amateur and professional events at various tracks with times and placing details.
- Club news from cycling organisations around the country, covering recent runs, new officers elected, membership growth, and club social activities.
- Cyclists' Touring Club American Division notices including new membership applications, consul appointments, and the annual Harrogate Meet arrangements with steamship rates.