The Wheel World - vol4s-8
Articles in this issue
- Continuation of the romantic serial in which the governess-tricyclist navigates the aftermath of her daring mission to save her lover, facing new complications with his family and the law.
- A cycling holiday narrative by Ben Hayward following a cyclist named John on a leisurely tour through the English countryside, with comic observations on road conditions and innkeepers.
- A practical and humorous piece by Kris Marlowe advising touring cyclists on how to minimise expenses on the road while still enjoying comfortable and varied accommodations.
- A technical discussion by Gerald Stoney examining the optimal wheel diameter for bicycles and tricycles, weighing the mechanical advantages of large versus small wheels.
- A humorous piece by H. Parkes, written in mock-archaic style, satirising the cyclist's perennial battle with unpredictable British weather on tours.
- An introductory article aimed at those unfamiliar with cycling, explaining the benefits of the sport and the different types of machines available to beginners.
- Continuation of a tour narrative combining cycling and photography across Ireland, describing the landscapes, roads, and photographic opportunities in the east and west of the country.
- The first in a series by Abel Merryman sketching the characters and social atmosphere of a Victorian cycling club, capturing the camaraderie and rivalries of club members.
- A detailed tour account by F. Lindsay-Simpson describing a two-week cycling holiday through Derbyshire, with notes on roads, scenery, and places of interest visited.
- A comic fiction piece by V. Fitzjohn in which a sentimental cyclist's devotion to his machine and his romantic aspirations both meet with disappointment.
- A lively account by W.G.H.E of a cycling contingent's participation in the famous Lady Godiva civic procession in Coventry on a Bank Holiday morning.
- A tour narrative by Augustus Stammwitz recounting a cycling journey from Southampton via Havre, Trouville, and Lisieux to Paris and back through Dieppe and Newhaven.
- A short editorial piece defending the good character and honesty of cyclists in response to criticism of the cycling community in the general press.
- An entertaining account of the well-known eccentric Mrs. Weldon and her enthusiasm for tricycling, touching on her colourful public persona and cycling adventures.
- A comic and dramatic tale of a cycling mishap in which a rider and his machine come to spectacular grief in a roadside ditch.
- A survey of recent mechanical innovations in the cycling industry, covering new patents, improved cycle designs, and noteworthy engineering developments.
- A round-up of short news items and editorial commentary on current events and controversies in the cycling world.
- A column by Picue Peregrinus addressing common ailments and complaints of touring cyclists, with advice on keeping fit and healthy on long-distance rides.