Vol 6, No 35

Articles in this issue

• In Embryo (opens in a new tab)

  Article aimed at newly forming cycling clubs, offering a draft set of rules and standing orders covering membership, elections, voting procedures, and governance, with commentary on the merits of small versus large clubs.
• How the Wheel World Wags (opens in a new tab)

  Monthly news round-up covering the latest on the tricycle union controversy, lighter bicycle designs appearing at the Stanley Show, the North Metropolitan track, and miscellaneous news from the cycling world.
• Cycling Celebrities No. 18: Mr. Frederic Moore (opens in a new tab)

  Profile of cyclist Frederic Moore, one of the notable riders chosen for this regular illustrated series.
• Sports and Pastimes: Their Benefits and Dangers (opens in a new tab)

  Essay examining the physical and social benefits of various sporting pursuits, including cycling, alongside a frank discussion of the risks and dangers involved.
• Amongst the Clubs (opens in a new tab)

  News from cycling clubs across Britain, covering runs, race results, and club social activities.
• Locomotion in the Wild West (opens in a new tab)

  Account of cycling or wheeled travel in the American West, describing the challenges of roads and terrain in frontier conditions.
• Jottings from the Emerald Isle (opens in a new tab)

  Cycling correspondence from Ireland covering club news, road conditions, and local cycling personalities.
• Speed, Speed, Speed (opens in a new tab)

  Article devoted to the pursuit of speed on the bicycle, discussing racing, record attempts, and the technical and physical factors that determine fast riding.
• Veracious History of a Club Run (opens in a new tab)

  Humorous first-person narrative of a cycling club outing, recounting comic mishaps, colourful characters, and the inevitable delays and diversions encountered on a group ride.
• The Bicyclists at Graaff-Reinet (opens in a new tab)

  Account of cycling in the South African town of Graaff-Reinet, describing the local reception of bicyclists and conditions for riding in the Cape Colony.
• Enamelled Spokes (opens in a new tab)

  Short piece on the new practice of enamelling bicycle spokes, discussing the aesthetic and practical merits of this decorative innovation.
• Roving Records: From the Peak to the Alps (opens in a new tab)

  Continuation of the extended cycling tour narrative tracing a journey from the Peak District to the Alps, with detailed descriptions of roads, passes, and scenery.
• Patent Record (opens in a new tab)

  Listing of recent patents for bicycle and tricycle improvements and accessories.