vol3s-6
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The Wheel World (1885). cyclearchive.com, https://cyclearchive.com/magazines/the-wheel-world/vol3s-6/
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Articles in this issue
- The concluding chapters of the serialised cycling novel by R. Morice.
- Further diary extracts by Amy Hurlston describing cycling experiences and observations.
- A report on the annual social gathering and dance of the Plantagenets Bicycle Club.
- A humorous club tale of a new member, George Roberts, nicknamed "The Private Secretary" after the Globe Theatre play when he asks for help out of his huge mackintosh at his first club meeting.
- A historical reminiscence about the origins of cycling in Britain and the first cyclists.
- A review of early cycling patents from the pioneer days of bicycle development.
- Retelling of historic cycling anecdotes and tales from the early years of the sport.
- On cycling-themed banquets, from the horseflesh dinner at the Langham Hotel to the San Francisco Bicycle Club's bicycle-spread menu with its nickel-plated machine centrepiece.
- Practical notes and advice on taking photographs while on cycling tours.
- An article on the campaign to improve British road surfaces, in which cyclists have a strong interest.
- Club news and cycling affairs from across Britain and Ireland.
- A review of recent cycling patents and mechanical developments.
- Commentary on current cycling affairs, race results, and club activities.
- A comic poem by F. F. S. on a rain-soaked club run, with the captain roaring, the secretary toppled into the mud and the riders longing for bed.