The Cycle, Vol 1, No 4

Articles in this issue

• Exercise — A Physician's Case for Cycling as a Health Necessity

  Dr. Charles F. Page of Boston argues that sedentary workers must treat physical exercise as a necessity equal to food and sleep, tracing how indigestion, heart disease, and even insanity stem from lack of movement, and concluding that no form of exercise presents the pleasurable qualities of the cycle.

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• Reform Through the Ballot — How to Bring Change to the League

  The editorial advises cyclists who want League reforms to go beyond writing letters and put their proposals formally before the membership by giving notice in the official organ before the Boston meeting.

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• Election of Executive Officers — A Matter Long Overdue

  The Cycle calls for the restoration of the privilege of electing League executive officers to the general membership, noting the question has been debated informally for a year but never formally brought before those with votes.

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• The League Banquet — Boston Should Beat New York's Record

  The editorial urges the Boston meeting organisers to book a decent hall and lay on a proper dinner, recalling how previous L.A.W. banquets in Buffalo and Washington fell short while New York set the standard.

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• American Champion Bicycle — World's Long-Distance Record at Minneapolis

  Gormully and Jeffery announce the American Champion as the greatest triumph of American cycle manufacture, citing Albert Schock's world six-day record of 1,009 miles and three laps at Minneapolis, and promoting the 48-page illustrated catalogue.

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• Coventry Machinists' Co. — Ixion Tricycle with Automatic Steerer

  The Coventry Machinists' Co. of 239 Columbus Avenue, Boston continue to advertise their Ixion tricycle with automatic steerer for 1886 at reduced prices.

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