The Bulletin And Good Roads, Vol 27, No 14

Articles in this issue

• Chambersburg and Bedford Pike in Deplorable Condition

  Photographic evidence and eyewitness accounts document the appalling state of the famous Pennsylvania turnpike between Chambersburg and Bedford, prompting calls for immediate state intervention.

• Road Hauling Power Compared by Surface Type

  Scientific measurements demonstrate that a horse can haul nine times more load on a macadam road than on a dirt track, and fifty-five times more than the equivalent effort of carrying goods on foot.

• Don't Use a Magnet on Ball Bearings

  Readers debate whether magnetizing steel ball bearings—a practice some claim improves performance—actually damages them over time, with conflicting advice from mechanics on both sides.

• Proposal for a League Touring Department

  A member proposes that the L.A.W. establish a dedicated touring department to plan routes, negotiate hotel rates, and organize group tours for members who want to explore the country on their wheels.

• Century Wheelmen of New York Establishing Country Branch Clubs

  New York's Century Wheelmen club is organizing branch clubs in rural communities within riding distance of the city, aiming to create a network of welcoming stops for touring cyclists.