The Wheel, Vol 11, No 16
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
A round-up of cycling news including Thomas Stevens' arrival home after his round-the-world bicycle tour, the Gormully and Jeffery Manufacturing Company's incorporation, and miscellaneous club and trade notes.
- p. 1
Reports the resignation of E. M. Aaron as Secretary-Editor of the League of American Wheelmen, noting surprise among wheelmen and speculation about his successor.
- p. 3
Thomas Stevens, the bicyclist who completed a tour around the world, arrived in San Francisco after being held in quarantine, and described his rough treatment by peasants in China and warm welcome in Japan.
- p. 3
The editor comments on the upcoming League executive meeting, advocates for a progressive League policy, and notes the American Wheelman's agreement with The Wheel's views on League mismanagement.
- p. 4
A London correspondent reviews the state of the British cycling trade in the off-season, describing new safety bicycle designs for 1887, including the Rover-type dwarf safety and new tricycle patterns from leading makers.
- p. 5
Boston importers Stoddard, Lovering & Co. announce an improved line of Rudge bicycles and tricycles for the coming season, including the Light Roadster, Bicyclette safety, and Humber Tandem.
- p. 3
A critical examination of the N.C.U.'s inconsistent handling of amateur status, illustrated by the case of J. E. Fenlon, who was suspended on suspicion of having his racing expenses paid while officials themselves paid riders' fares.
- p. 6
A detailed history of the League of American Wheelmen's official publications and a critical analysis of whether the costly Bulletin is an appropriate use of League funds, with calls for transparency in its finances.
- p. 7
A personal account of a cycling tour to Canada in 1882, recounting a train collision in Vermont, navigation of Montreal customs, and plans to travel by steamer up the St. Lawrence to Kingston and then wheel to Toronto.
- p. 5
A local correspondent reports on indoor winter racing events held at a rink in Minneapolis, despite temperatures of twenty degrees below zero, with results from amateur and professional races.
- p. 5
Brooklyn cycling club news covering the Kings County Wheelmen's pool tournament, the Long Island Wheelmen's annual officer elections, and plans for a new clubhouse on Bedford Avenue.
- p. 7
Report of the Massachusetts Division meeting at Quincy House, covering plans for a Martha's Vineyard meet, appropriation for the Chief Consul's office, and discussion of holding dinners in conjunction with future meetings.
- p. 8
The programme for the upcoming League of American Wheelmen annual meet in St. Louis is announced, including a Board of Officers meeting, parade, races, a Missouri River steamboat excursion, and a grand ball.