The Wheel Volume 5


Issues

PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 1 (1883-10-05)
This issue covers the New Haven Bicycle Club's tournament preparations, a successful Pennsylvania Division meet, and features a poem celebrating cycling culture and advancements in bicycle technology.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 2 (1883-10-12)
This issue discusses changes in racing rules by the League of American Wheelmen, including costume regulations, race management, and the sanctioning process for amateur competitions.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 3 (1883-10-19)
This issue covers the Ixions club meeting, election of officers, tandem tricycle orders, racing challenges, and highlights from the New Haven meet, emphasizing camaraderie and hospitality among cyclists.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 4 (1883-10-26)
This issue discusses cycling uniforms, amateur racing ethics, club activities, and a focus on pace judging. It highlights the Ixions and Citizens clubs, along with notable cyclists and events.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 5 (1883-11-02)
The magazine covers race results, challenges between cyclists, track measurements, and club activities, highlighting the Binghamton Bicycle Club races and the upcoming Hendee-Robinson match in Springfield.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 6 (1883-11-09)
This issue covers cycling clubs' activities, race results, uniform updates, and the challenges faced by cyclists. It highlights amateur racing's importance and the evolving landscape of cycling technology.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 7 (1883-11-16)
This issue covers the closing of the cycling season, notable races, club events, and advancements in cycling technology, including a humorous take on a bicycle rifle and lamp improvements.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 8 (1883-11-23)
This issue discusses cycling uniforms, upcoming tours, club activities, and local cycling news, highlighting the Chicago Bicycle Club's planned tour from Niagara Falls to Boston and regional cycling developments.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 9 (1883-11-30)
This issue discusses the growth of cycling in America, highlights the Springfield meet results, introduces new clubs, and features anecdotes about prominent cyclists and their experiences.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 10 (1883-12-07)
The Connecticut Bicycle Club hosted a successful exhibition featuring club drills, fancy riding, and competitions, showcasing local talent and promoting cycling in Hartford, Connecticut.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 11 (1883-12-14)
This issue covers cycling events, innovations like the Butcher Cyclometer, and features the Chief Consulate of the Cyclists Touring Club in Boston, highlighting key figures and clubs.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 12 (1883-12-21)
This issue features club activities, winter riding tips, a humorous anecdote about a fish peddler, and discussions on road safety and the rights of cyclists on public highways.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 13 (1883-12-28)
The magazine discusses the Expert bicycle's construction, critiques from 'Cereas', club activities, and upcoming races, highlighting the Salem Bicycle Club and Yale's election of new officers.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 14 (1884-01-04)
This issue discusses internal conflicts within the League of American Wheelmen, the transformation of the American Institute into the Olympian Club's Skating Rink, and humorous anecdotes from a Christmas gathering.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 15 (1884-01-11)
Connecticut L.A.W. division formation, Chicago to Boston tour details, suggestions for enhancing League membership benefits, and discussions on improving cycling privileges for members highlighted in this issue.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 16 (1884-01-18)
The magazine discusses the Citizens' Club's new clubhouse ornament, critiques cycling illustrations, and suggests improvements for the League of American Wheelmen's engagement in scientific research and literature.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 17 (1884-01-25)
This issue discusses the upcoming publication of 'Ten Thousand Miles on a Bicycle,' detailing American cycling routes, club activities, and the importance of community support for the project.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 18 (1884-02-01)
Highlights include the Chicago Bicycle Club tour adjustments, ridable streets in Brooklyn, and club updates, emphasizing the growing popularity of cycling and organized tours in America.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 19 (1884-02-08)
This issue features club activities, a fire destroying Peoria Bicycle Club's rooms, new cycling technology endorsements, and a poetic reflection on a cycling outing in winter conditions.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 20 (1884-02-15)
This issue discusses amateur cyclists' behavior, club nominations, notable performances, and a loan exhibition by the Mansfield Wheel Club, highlighting cycling culture in America during the 1880s.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 21 (1884-02-22)
The magazine discusses cycling events, club activities, and a proposed run in Kennebec. It highlights the Denver cycling scene and Brooklyn club developments, showcasing the growing popularity of cycling.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 22 (1884-02-29)
The magazine features a poem on coasting, a resignation from the Citizens' Bicycle Club, details of a Chicago to Boston tour, and a description of the Whirling Wheelmen of Maryland.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 23 (1884-03-07)
The magazine discusses membership ticket policies, a case involving cyclist I. H. Finch, and the League of American Wheelmen's governance, highlighting amateur status and competition regulations.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 24 (1884-03-14)
The magazine discusses the League of American Wheelmen's mail vote for elections, upcoming races in Washington, and the importance of member participation in cycling events and governance.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 25 (1884-03-21)
This issue covers Newark's cycling scene, featuring Oraton Hall, bicycle manufacturers Zacharias & Smith, and the New Jersey Wheelmen club, highlighting advancements in cycling technology and local events.
PDF version The Wheel, Vol 5, No 26 (1884-03-28)
The magazine covers the upcoming Grand Annual Race Meeting of the Citizens Bicycle Club, featuring various races, medals, and organizational efforts by the Washington Cycle Club and L.A.W.