The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 1, No 4
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Pope Manufacturing Co. publishes a detailed recap of victories by Columbia riders at meets in Boston, Lynn, New Haven, and Brooklyn during the opening of the 1886 racing season.
- Record Breaking Long-Distance Rides on Columbia Wheels
Reports cover notable long-distance rides including Thomas Stevens' trans-continental journey, and S. P. Hollinsworth's 24-hour record of 281 miles set in Indiana on a Columbia Light Roadster.
- p. 4
Advance notice announces the Connecticut Bicycle Club's third annual tournament at Charter Oak Park, Hartford, offering over $2,000 in prizes for amateurs and professionals in September.
- Columbia Long-Distance Riders Across America
Brief dispatches report on several Columbia riders undertaking cross-country and long-distance road tours, including routes from New York to San Francisco and from Pennsylvania to Nebraska.
- p. 3
William Read and Sons report continued strong demand for the Royal Mail bicycle and urge cyclists to see the wheel before buying, offering second-hand models and bargain pricing.
- p. 6
S. T. Clark and Co. of Baltimore advertise significant price reductions on high-grade American bicycles, with machines available for approval on a return-if-not-satisfied basis.
- p. 2
Outing magazine promotes itself to cycling club members as the premier illustrated magazine of outdoor sport, offering agent commissions for club subscriptions.
- p. 4
The Connecticut Bicycle Club formally announces dates of September 8 and 9 for their third annual races, describing the improved Charter Oak Park track and inviting entry applications.