The Bulletin And Good Roads, Vol 27, No 20
Articles in this issue
- State Mileage Records: Big Scores for the Year
The Bulletin publishes the leading mileage totals recorded by L.A.W. members in each state for the season, recognizing riders who covered the greatest distances on their wheels.
- How to Start a Tight Adjusting Cone
A practical tip explains using a screwdriver and gentle tapping to break free a seized adjusting cone without damaging the threads, saving cyclists from having to send their machines to a shop.
- Another Claimant for the Crank Invention
New historical research suggests that Karl Kech and Pierre Michaux may both have independently developed the rotary crank pedal for velocipedes in the 1860s, stirring renewed debate about the invention's true origin.
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Bowdoin College president William DeWitt Hyde praises cycling in a widely quoted statement as the ideal form of exercise for students and faculty alike, lending academic prestige to the sport.
- Toll-Road Charges Near Philadelphia
Cyclists riding the toll roads surrounding Philadelphia complain about confusing and inconsistent fee structures, and the editor calls on the League to negotiate standardized rates for members.