The Bulletin And Good Roads, Vol 24, No 2
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
A reader satirises the confusion caused by inconsistent bicycle bell signals, arguing that good horse-sense and an upright riding position prevent most collisions.
- p. 3
A California reader explains with a sketch why the rear wheel picks up nails that the front wheel dislodges and flips point-upward on hard road surfaces.
- p. 3
A correspondent condemns cyclists who travel long distances while begging for money, arguing the practice disgraces League members and should be discouraged.
- Regarding Toe Clips
A reader diagnoses the cause of heel rubbing on the frame as bow-legged riding posture, not improper clip placement.
- Assisting a Weak Rider
A practical tip describes how to help a struggling rider climb hills by placing a flat hand firmly on the small of their back.
- p. 4
Announcement of the annual League of American Wheelmen meet in Louisville, Kentucky, offering three days of races with $3,000 in prizes and reduced railroad rates.
- p. 4
A Brooklyn member notes that nine out of twelve riders stubbornly hug the worn edges of a cycle path rather than its firm centre, perpetuating the very ruts they complain about.