vol2s-12
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The Wheel World (1885). cyclearchive.com, https://cyclearchive.com/magazines/the-wheel-world/vol2s-12/
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Articles in this issue
- The conclusion of the serialised fictional sketch involving a cycling character named Louie.
- The conclusion of the south-westerly cycling touring narrative.
- An article examining the rapidly growing participation of women in cycling and the social changes this brings.
- A lively account of a cycling ride from Penn in Buckinghamshire to London.
- Practical guidance and encouragement for beginners learning to ride a bicycle.
- A short fictional sketch involving a military bugler who takes to cycling.
- A recapitulation of the previous chapters of the series of cycling recollections, with anecdotes of early riders such as Cortis, Mark Mitton and T. Hiram Holding, the first sociable and Barr's Barriphone.
- A poem by Ninon Neckar greeting the return of spring and calling the rider to rouse his wheel.
- A humorous first-person story by Theodore Nobbs of a plain, bespectacled man's romantic village adventure.
- A summary of the current rules and bye-laws governing cyclists on British roads.
- A profile of H. C. Bagot of Melbourne, pioneer Australian wheelman, with a survey of cycling, racing prizes and the trade in the Colonies.
- A biographical profile and portrait of Thomas Stevens, at that time cycling around the world on a bicycle.
- Club news and cycling affairs from across Britain and Ireland.
- Irish cycling news including the Irish champion McKay, the I.C.C.A., and the General Meet of cyclists in Phoenix Park on 6 June.
- Racing notes, including the inter-University bicycle race at Ball's Bridge, the Kilreany sports results and comment on the Rock Ferry Sports.
- A gossip column on the Charles Larrette and Alfred Nixon match and the tricyclists' meet, with C. W. Nairn as official bugler.