The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette
📖 Chas. A. Fisk, Springfield, USA
📅 Monthly
📆 1884-05-01 to 1886-02-04
💰 50 cents per issue
💳 50 cents per year, 30 cents for clubs annual
✏️ Henry E. Ducker
📚 23 issues
📅 Monthly
📆 1884-05-01 to 1886-02-04
💰 50 cents per issue
💳 50 cents per year, 30 cents for clubs annual
✏️ Henry E. Ducker
📚 23 issues
The Springfield Wheelmen's Gazette, published in Springfield, Massachusetts, primarily covers cycling news, race reports, and technical reviews relevant to the local cycling community and beyond. It features articles on competitions, including the Springfield Bicycle Club's events, and highlights achievements of local riders like Charles M. Goodnow. The magazine also includes industry updates, advertisements for bicycles such as the Royal Mail, and discussions on cycling politics, particularly regarding the League of American Wheelmen. Its unique focus on local achievements and community engagement distinguishes it from broader cycling publications.
23 Issues
Vol 2
Vol 3
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 1 (1884-05-01)
The Springfield Wheelmen's Gazette discusses cycling advancements, critiques L.A.W. management, highlights the Springfield Bicycle Club's tournament, and emphasizes the importance of cycling in modern transportation.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 2 (1884-06-01)
The Gazette highlights Springfield Bicycle Club's visit to President Arthur, discusses cycling's growing popularity as a simple recreation, and praises the publication's quality and editorial efforts.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 3 (1884-09-16)
The Springfield Bicycle Club announces its third annual meet with $8,000 in prizes. Cunningham Company promotes bicycles and tricycles, offering catalogues and second-hand options for enthusiasts.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 4 (1884-06-24)
The magazine features catalogues from The Cunningham Company, accident insurance for cyclists, and a popular autograph album for cyclists, highlighting the growing cycling community and safety measures.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 5 (1884-09-01)
The magazine features bicycle and tricycle catalogs, race results, and highlights the Royal Mail bicycle's success in competitions, alongside discussions on safety regulations for cyclists in urban areas.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 6 (1884-10-01)
The October 1884 issue discusses the Springfield cycling tournament, English competitors, bicycle manufacturers, and advertisements for cycling gear, emphasizing Springfield's rise as a cycling center.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 7 (1884-10-15)
Highlights include S. G. Whitaker's 100-mile record, George M. Hendee's achievements, and the Springfield Club's prominence in cycling, alongside advertisements for bicycles and tricycles.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 8 (1884-01-01)
The magazine features bicycle and tricycle catalogs, highlights the Rudge Safety bicycle, discusses cycling records, and promotes subscriptions with prizes including watches and rifles for new subscribers.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 9 (1885-01-01)
The Springfield Wheelmen's Gazette discusses cycling health benefits, critiques Dr. Strahan's theories, and promotes the Cunningham Company's bicycles and tricycles, highlighting membership growth in the L.A.W.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 10 (1887-02-01)
The Springfield Wheelmen's Gazette discusses cycling catalogues, proposes a racing circuit, announces a book contract for 'Ten Thousand Miles on a Bicycle,' and plans for an upcoming L.A.W. meet.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 11 (1885-04-03)
This issue features advertisements for bicycles and tricycles, a new hygienic saddle design, and a section for buying and selling second-hand bicycles, highlighting the cycling community's growth.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 2, No 12 (1885-04-01)
The magazine features articles on bicycle and tricycle manufacturers, race results, and technological advancements in cycling, emphasizing the Royal Mail and Kangaroo models as top performers of 1884.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 1 (1885-05-01)
The Springfield Wheelmen's Gazette features Rudge bicycles, improvements in design, and various models. It highlights the Cunningham Company and offers catalogs for bicycles and tricycles.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 2 (1885-06-01)
This issue features articles on bicycle technology, race results, and cycling events, including the success of the Kangaroo bicycle and a call for agents for Royal Mail bicycles.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 3 (1885-07-01)
Highlights include George M. Hendee winning the L.A.W. One-Mile Championship on a Victor Bicycle, and details on the Royal Mail bicycle's features and popularity among cyclists.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 4 (1885-08-01)
The magazine covers the Boston Bicycle Club's tricycle race, highlights the Royal Mail bicycle's success, and announces upcoming Connecticut Bicycle Club races with significant prizes and events scheduled.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 5 (1885-09-01)
The magazine features results from the Springfield Bicycle Club races, highlights Victor and Royal Mail bicycles, and discusses advancements in bicycle technology and safety for riders of all ages.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 6 (1885-10-01)
This issue features record-breaking rides on Victor bicycles, highlights Royal Mail's racing success, and introduces Otto tricycles, showcasing advancements in cycling technology and competitive achievements.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 7 (1885-11-01)
Highlights include the record 24-hour ride by F. F. Ives and W. A. Rhodes, cycling equipment advertisements, and subscription offers for various cycling publications.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 8 (1885-12-01)
This issue features a record-breaking 2411 miles in 24 hours by F. F. Ives and W. A. Rhodes, critiques of English timing methods, and advertisements for bicycles and cycling literature.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 9 (1886-01-01)
This issue features articles on cycling technology, club activities, premium offers for subscribers, and highlights from the Springfield Wheelmen's Gazette, emphasizing the growth of cycling culture in America.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 10 (1886-02-01)
The magazine highlights the superiority of the Royal Mail bicycle, detailing its features, race victories, and testimonials, emphasizing its reliability and performance in competitions across America and Canada.
The Springfield Wheelmens Gazette, Vol 3, No 11 (1886-02-03)
The magazine discusses the Royal Mail bicycle's superiority, highlights Charles M. Goodnow's record of 5,056 miles, and announces prizes for cycling achievements in 1886.