The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 2, No 6
Articles in this issue
- p. 5
The editorial column reports a general revival of interest in path and road racing during August and September 1887, and notes the League of American Wheelmen is threatening to prohibit road racing under penalty of expulsion, making it all the more popular as forbidden fruit.
- Thousand-Mile Boston to Chicago Road Race — Proposed
A report notes that arrangements are underway for a thousand-mile road race from Boston to Chicago, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for long-distance competitive cycling events.
- p. 2
The Springfield Bicycle Mfg. Co. continues its season-long advertisement for the Roadster, highlighting the Yost and McCune clutch's smooth grip and complete safety against headers during hill descents.
- p. 3
The King Wheel Company presents its September price list with parallel-bearing models from $75 and anti-friction bearing models from $95, with the usual clergy and first-county-purchaser discounts.
- p. 4
The New York Bicycle Co. of Park Place advertises its speciality in exchanging second-hand machines for new Sparkbrook, Quadrant, New Rapid, Victor, and other high-grade makes.
- p. 4
George W. Rouse and Son of Peoria offer easy payment terms on New Rapid, American Champion, Star, Rival, Otto, and other cycles, along with a comprehensive catalogue of second-hand machines.
- Sam L. T. Clark — Clearance Sale with Approval Terms
Sam L. T. Clark and Co. of Baltimore continue their clearance sale of high-grade lightweights and full roadsters, priced from $125 to $165, available with approval return privileges.
- p. 1
The Boston Herald's office is cited in a testimonial context as recognising the Wheelmen's Gazette's advertisements, reflecting its growing readership and advertising standing.