The Wheel World, Vol 5, No 27

Articles in this issue

  • An editorial examining the value of prizes offered at bicycle races, arguing that the monetary worth of awards should be proportionate to the effort required to win them.

    p. 10
  • A speculative article predicting how improvements to cycles and roads might transform personal travel in Britain in the years to come.

    p. 21
  • An account of a novel photographic technique or apparatus being applied to capture cyclists in motion, with discussion of the results.

    p. 23
  • Monthly cycling gossip covering championship controversies, notable records, club events, and other current happenings in the cycling world.

    p. 24
  • A correspondent describes experiences of bicycling in India, including the state of roads, the climate's effects on cycling, and local reactions to the machine.

    p. 27
  • A report on the legal and regulatory challenges facing cyclists in the United States, including restrictions imposed by local authorities.

    p. 28
  • A miscellany of short items, anecdotes, and curiosities relating to cycling, selected from various sources for the entertainment of readers.

    p. 29
  • A humorous or satirical piece on the obsessive enthusiasm displayed by devoted cyclists, poking fun at the excesses of cycling fanatics.

    p. 30
  • A profile and caricature of W. B. Tanner, a prominent figure in the cycling world distinguished for his riding or administrative contributions.

    p. 33
  • A light-hearted essay or story exploring the more romantic and reflective aspects of cycling, including the pleasures of solitary touring.

    p. 34
  • News from cycling clubs across Britain, recording runs, social gatherings, notable achievements, and other club activities.

    p. 37
  • Racing reports from tracks and road events across Britain, with results and commentary on performances from the July racing season.

    p. 38
  • Tabulated results of amateur bicycle and tricycle races held in June 1882 throughout the United Kingdom.

    p. 39
  • A column of Midlands cycling news and gossip, covering local races, club runs, and personalities from the Birmingham and Coventry area.

    p. 43
  • Correspondent's notes on cycling affairs in Ireland, including race results in Dublin and the activities of various Irish clubs.

    p. 44
  • A humorous essay on the peculiarities of sociable tricycle touring with a companion on a machine built for one, with comic consequences.

    p. 46
  • A narrative account of a cycling tour undertaken in August, describing routes taken, roads encountered, and incidents along the way.

    p. 49
  • A descriptive piece portraying a cycling excursion along coastal clifftops, with scenic observations and impressions of the seaside landscape.

    p. 57
  • A digest of recent patent applications and grants relating to new bicycle and tricycle designs, components, and accessories.

    p. 63