The Wheel, Vol 11, No 20
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
A Brooklyn correspondent surveys the thriving cycling clubs of Brooklyn in early 1887, reporting on the Kings County Wheelmen's plans for a new clubhouse, the Long Island Wheelmen's growing membership, and the Brooklyn Bicycle Club's busy social season.
- p. 3
The editor comments on political maneuvering within the L.A.W., defends representatives Potter and Barkman of Brooklyn who backed Mr. Wells's candidacy, and advocates for Southern representation on the Executive Committee.
- p. 3
The editor responds to criticism from Philadelphia wheelmen who alleged The Wheel's report of the recent L.A.W. Board meeting was partial, arguing that the paper's account was the only complete and impartial record of the two-day proceedings.
- p. 3
The editor presents evidence that Mr. Wells was unfit for the vacant Secretary-Editorship of the L.A.W., citing his misleading financial report at the Boston meeting and his undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.
- p. 3
The editor refutes charges of 'gag law' and disenfranchisement leveled at New York and Massachusetts, explaining why fifteen of Mr. Aaron's proxies were properly rejected at the recent L.A.W. Board meeting.
- p. 3
The editor disputes ex-Secretary Aaron's public claims of unfair treatment, revealing details of Aaron's confession of a $5,900 financial shortage in League funds and his curious explanation that the money vanished from his overcoat pocket.
- p. 4
The editor condemns the Executive Committee's decision to suppress the full stenographic report of the L.A.W. Board meeting, arguing that this suppression is the sole cause of the rebellious spirit now spreading through Southern and Western divisions.
- p. 5
Brief news items from around the cycling world, including the resignations of the Tennessee Chief Consul and L.A.W. Tourmaster Burley Ayers, club social events, and trade notes on the Cunard tandem's booming sales.
- p. 5
Details gleaned from a private letter describe the improvements to the 1887 Royal Mail bicycle, including spade handles, new Kirkpatrick saddle, nickel-plated spokes, perfected bearings, and detachable handlebar, all under the personal supervision of Mr. W. S. Atwell.
- p. 5
L.A.W. Bookmaster A. B. Barkman appeals for local riders to submit detailed road information on routes from Cleveland through Massillon and Indianapolis to St. Louis in preparation for the coming League annual meeting.
- p. 6
Southern Department editor N. L. Collamer outlines plans for the 1887 Southern District Tour, proposing a route from Philadelphia through the Shenandoah Valley to Staunton, Virginia, with possible extension to Louisville to connect with the St. Louis meet.
- p. 6
A Washington correspondent describes the three cycling clubs of the national capital—the Capital Bicycle Club, Washington Cycle Club, and District Wheelmen—praising the city's excellent roads and the warm hospitality extended to visiting wheelmen.
- p. 6
A Chicago correspondent reports on mid-winter riding exploits, the Chicago Bicycle Club's new board of officers, Burley Ayers's scheme to attract Eastern L.A.W. members via Chicago en route to St. Louis, and preparations for the Decoration Day handicap road race.
- p. 7
A detailed technical description of the Cunard Light Roadster bicycle imported by D. Rogers & Co. of Newark, covering its ball bearings, Gibbons patent tangent spokes, hollow double-section rims, weldless steel backbone, and overall construction.
- p. 8
Brooklyn cycling gossip covers proposals to improve the New Lots road to Jamaica for touring, the Long Island Railroad's cyclist-unfriendly policies, home-trainer speed records at the Ilderan Club, and the Kings County Wheelmen's ambitious plans for a four-story Gothic clubhouse.
- p. 8
A report on a closed-door special meeting of the Pennsylvania Division of the L.A.W., at which resolutions were passed denouncing the rejection of Pennsylvania proxies and the censure of Messrs. Aaron and Wells at the recent national Board meeting.