Vol 5, No 26
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Citation
The Wheel World 5, no. 26 (1882). cyclearchive.com, https://cyclearchive.com/magazines/the-wheel-world/vol5-26/
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Articles in this issue
- An editorial or essay reflecting on the effects of harsh weather on cycling, and the hardships faced by enthusiastic riders during cold spells.
- An argument that cycling clubs have declined in vitality and membership, with practical proposals for reviving their appeal and organisation.
- A sketchy, impressionistic account of observations and encounters made during a leisurely cycling tour through the English countryside.
- A monthly gossip column covering current events in cycling, including championship disputes, record rides, club doings, and humorous observations.
- News from Ireland on bicycle club activities, race results in Dublin and Belfast, and the growing enthusiasm for cycling across the island.
- A comic verse from the perspective of a tricyclist annoyed by the attitudes of bicyclists and the general public toward three-wheeled cycling.
- Brief reports from cycling clubs across Britain on their recent runs, meetings, social events, and memberships.
- A listing of active British cycling clubs with their officers, meeting places, and other relevant details for the benefit of touring cyclists.
- An article examining early experiments with velocipedes adapted to run on railway tracks, reviewing the history and practicality of such machines.
- Tabulated results of amateur bicycle and tricycle races held in May 1882 at tracks and on roads throughout Britain.
- A report on American record-breaking bicycle rides and race performances, comparing them with British achievements.
- A correspondent's account of an extended tour by bicycle through New Zealand, describing roads, scenery, and local reception.
- A profile and caricature of R. H. Leslie, an notable figure in the cycling world known for his club activities and riding achievements.
- A narrative account of a cycling tour through County Donegal in Ireland, describing the landscape, roads, and hospitality encountered.
- Racing reports and results from cycling meetings across Britain, covering both track and road events in the spring season.
- A column of news and gossip from the Midlands cycling scene, covering club activities, local races, and personalities.
- A humorous fictional or semi-fictional piece about a cyclist's deliberations in choosing between a bicycle and a tricycle.
- A digest of recent patent applications and grants concerning new inventions and improvements for bicycles and tricycles.