The Cycle, Vol 1, No 7
Articles in this issue
- p. 5
The Cycle argues that the National Cyclists' Union of England has once again proven itself toothless in enforcing its amateur rules, failing to name the suspects it suspended, allowing them to defy the order, and then quietly lifting the suspension, contrasting this with the L.A.W. Racing Board's open and decisive action.
- p. 5
The editorial catalogues how little remains within the power of the L.A.W. general membership at the Boston meeting: they cannot amend the constitution, cannot change the by-laws including the amateur rule, and can only talk, resolve, and instruct.
- p. 5
The editorial previews the League's arrival in Boston during Anniversary Week, noting it always rains but hoping for an exception, and urging the incoming president to make all committee appointments during the meet itself.
- p. 2
Freeman Lillibridge of Rockford, Illinois advertises the Lillibridge saddle with six independent adjustments including height front and rear, length, width, a coasting plate, and a bifurcated seat at $5 nickelled.
- p. 3
Wm. Read and Sons report demand so far exceeds expectations they have had to cable for a larger complement, and urge wheelmen not to purchase any mount before examining a Royal Mail, including the new convertible tandem and two-track tricycle.
- p. 2
H. B. Smith Machine Co. list the Star's credentials: best road records for 50 and 100 miles, world safety records from 1 to 20 miles, first American machine to exceed 20 miles in the hour, and three L.A.W. championships in 1885.
- p. 2
Successors to Zacharias and Smith of Newark, New Jersey advertise the best tire binder made for fastening tires quickly until they can be properly cemented, at 25 cents per package postpaid.