The Wheel World, Vol 5, No 29
Articles in this issue
- An editorial examining the growing shift from bicycle to tricycle among experienced riders, arguing that for touring, luggage carrying, night riding, and nervous comfort the tricycle now holds few disadvantages compared to the bicycle.
- A humorous personal account by Reginald W. Cann of his early attempts to learn to mount a bicycle in the streets of London, and his sport in teasing the inevitable crowd of spectators.
- An article reprinted from the American Bicycling World advising cyclists on appropriate and smart attire for riding, emphasising neat-fitting breeches, celluloid collars, and coordinated dark colours.
- Monthly cycling gossip covering H. L. Cortis's record twenty-mile rides, Keith-Falconer's fifty-mile championship win, long-distance tricycle records, and various club and racing notes.
- A lyrical poem by Joey Sawtell celebrating the joys of summer cycling through the English countryside, with images of flower-lined lanes and carefree riding.
- Reports from British cycling clubs on their recent runs, social events, ladies' days, amalgamations, and other club affairs during the summer season.
- Correspondence from Ireland covering race meetings in Dublin, Cork, and county sports, with results and commentary on the growing enthusiasm for competitive cycling.
- A profile and caricature of C. W. Nairn, co-editor of The Wheel World, distinguished cyclist, and member of the Bicycle Touring Club.
- A reflective piece by 'Tommy B.' recalling tours and rides that were never undertaken or cut short, and the regret left by opportunities missed on the road.
- Racing reports from August 1882 covering track and road events throughout Britain, with results and short commentaries on performances.
- Tabulated results of amateur bicycle and tricycle races held in July and August 1882 at venues across the United Kingdom.
- Two touring accounts: one describing a long-distance day ride from Birmingham to Liverpool, the other a month-long tricycle tour with daily itinerary and road observations.
- D. M. M. Dawson of the Elswick A.B.C. and B.T.C. recounts a comic misadventure on tour in which he found himself in a highly embarrassing predicament far from help.
- A fictional or lightly fictionalised comic narrative by William Bull involving a dramatic domestic siege and the role played by cycling characters in the affair.
- A personal account written by Handel-Barre himself of a notable long-distance cycling performance, with description of the route, conditions, and physical demands.
- A digest of recent patent applications and grants relating to new inventions and improvements for bicycles, tricycles, and accessories.