The Wheel, Vol 3, No 25
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
The editor comments on the push for New York as the site of the 1883 League meet, defends the Racing Board against criticism from a rival paper, and urges League members in New Jersey to elect an active Chief Consul.
- p. 1
The paper reports that the Bicycle Touring Club in England has formally changed its name to the Cyclists' Touring Club, reflecting the organisation's expansion to include tricyclists.
- p. 1
The English cycling press, having followed the American debate over where to hold the League meet, concludes that New York wins the argument comfortably, as quoted in The Bicycling Times.
- p. 3
The captain of the Capital Bicycle Club writes to assert that Rex Smith of Washington performed the feat of riding the large bicycle wheel alone, without saddle or backbone, more than a year before Hendee's celebrated performance.
- p. 1
A Middletown correspondent reflects humorously on how the bicycle seems to drive its owners to emigrate, notes the club's reduced but enthusiastic membership, and anticipates the coming spring riding season.
- p. 2
A Washington correspondent reports on Capital Club amusement at the Hendee one-wheel riding controversy, describes the newly organised Washington Cyclists' Club, and offers sharp satirical observations on local cycling personalities.