The Wheel, Vol 3, No 13
Articles in this issue
- p. 4
The editor offers end-of-year reflections on the state of American cycling, celebrating the sport's progress in 1882 and looking forward to the new season.
- p. 5
The column's contributor offers pithy observations on the condition of public roads, arguing for improvements that would benefit both cyclists and general traffic.
- p. 2
A biographical profile of Captain N.M. Beckwith of the Citizens' Bicycle Club is published, describing his path from athletics to cycling and his prominent role in New York wheel circles.
- p. 5
An article examines the physiological development of cyclists' legs through regular riding, drawing on the performances of long-distance riders as evidence.
- p. 5
A report describes an exhibition of fancy riding by the talented performer Wilmot, noting the feats performed and the reaction of the audience.
- p. 3
Readers write in to continue a technical discussion about nickel plating on bicycle frames, examining corrosion problems and possible solutions.