The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 1, No 1
Articles in this issue
- p. 7
The inaugural editorial introduces the Wheelmen's Gazette to readers, outlining its aims to report cycling news fairly and impartially without personal agendas.
- p. 8
An analysis of the contentious debate within the League of American Wheelmen over the status of so-called 'promateurs' — paid riders who competed nominally as amateurs — and the difficulties of creating a fair intermediate class.
- Revised Racing Board Rules for 1886
A summary of updates to the L.A.W. Racing Board's rules, including new restrictions on record tracks, championship prize limits, and revised definitions of class races and timing procedures.
- A Cycling Retrospect
A historical look back at the ten years since bicycles were first exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, tracing the rapid development of cycle design in England and America.
- p. 1
Full-page announcements from Pope Manufacturing Co. promoting the Columbia range — Expert, Light Roadster, Semi-Roadster, Safety, and Tricycle models — with prices and performance claims for the 1886 season.
- p. 4
William Read and Sons promote the Royal Mail bicycle's six key improvements for 1886, including Grip-Fast rim and tire, ball-bearing head, and detachable handle-bars, supported by a press testimonial.
- p. 3
Bayliss, Thomas and Co. of Coventry advertise their Excelsior bicycles and the Harvard Safety, highlighting their suitability for American roads and inviting agents to apply.
- p. 43
The gazette lists combined subscription offers pairing cycling periodicals and reference books for club members at reduced rates, alongside agent recruitment notices.