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MAY, 1881.
Vol. III.
Illustrated ^agazinc of gport.
EDITED BY
HENRY STURMEY & C. W. NAIRN.
LONDON: HAREY ETHERINGTON, 152, FLEET STREET, E.C.
ILIFFE & SON, 12, SJ^r^^5ft|^''e^^^T AND VICAR LANE.
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Are tiniversally adjustable, dust and dirt proof, and longer distajaces can be travelled without lubrication, tban witb any other Bearings in use. FBONT WHEEL BEARINGS.
Section through A B of Elevation, Front view ^ith Cap
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BACK WHEEL BEARINGS.
SOLE PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER:
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Also Manufacturer of General Bicycle Fittings, and Stampings in Iron and Steel for same,
PREFACE.
ITH the conclusion of the present volume the readers of the " Wheel World " will have had for six months the infliction upon them of that magazine, under the joint editorship of our unfortunate selves. During that time our efforts have been directed to the attainment of a higher standard in the general tone of the literary productions therein inserted, and in doing so we have endeavoured to eliminate from the pages of the " Wheel World" such loose and meaningless expressions as certain juvenile bicyclists are wont occasionally to indulge in, and in their place to provide mental pabulum of a really instructive and interesting nature, whereby .the cyclists' universal magazine may merit the patronage and interested perusal of more sober minds, and be fitting alike for the reading of all classes in the wheel world, both old and young, bi. and tri-cyclists, and that our efforts have not been altogether unavailing is a proof to us in the very pleasing increase which has taken place in our circulation. Our efforts will be continued in the same direction, and that they will merit the support of the wheel world in the volume to come is the wish of
The editors and the PROPRIETORS.
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BICYCLING, CRICKET, &c.
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INDEX.
PAGE
Our Club Directory . . . . 48
Patent Record 46, 141, 192, 237, 282
Perseverance . . . . . . 191
Racing Men 148
Racing reported in May . . . . 84
June.. .. 128
July . . . . 180
August .. 231
September .. 279
Ride for a Wife, A . . 201, 243 Roving Records : —
Bicycling about Bucks 123,176 London to Land's End (con- cluded) 37
Mother Shipton's Carriage.. 221
Notes on a Tour in France 91 Stray Rambles on a Three-
Wheeler 260
Scraps from the South 27, 188, 215, 264
Short Courses or Long . . . . 197
Social Aspect of Bicycle Clubs . . 5
Song of the Spurt, The . . . . 152
Success . . . . . . . . 3
Surrey Roads 44
That Rust 120
The Wheel in Australia . . . . 90
To a Yellow-Hammer . . . . 179
To Our Readers . . . . . . 1
Tricycling Topics . . . . 41, 75, 136
The Daily London Press on " Our
Sport" 240
The Phantom Bell . . . . 250 The Comparative Advantages of
Walking and Riding . . . . 274
Triolet, A 248
"Up to Now" .. .. '.. 147
PAGE
Western Waifs 34, 78, 107, 156, 219 254 What v?e read in the Bicycling
Press 86, 126
Wheeling in Northern Pennsyl- vania . . . . . . . . 166
Who Invented the Bicycle . . 49
Wise Move, A 198
When is it to be 278
Tour Wheel's Going Round . . 105
Illustra
20 21 22
249
74
Don't Bother, I'm Busy . .
The Cheylesmore Club Tri- cycle . .
The Double Excelsior Tricy- cle . .
The Lady's Caroche Tricycle
The Rudge Tricycle. .
At Harrogate
Bicyclists and their Style of Riding
The Road-mender's Griev- ance . .
'Arry on his way, to 'Amp- ton 83
Cycling Proverbs .. 93,272
Swelltoff again . . . . 96
Bicyclists First. Aquatical Gents Nowhere . . . . 135
" Mora Trahit Periculum" . . 140
The Long Handle Fashion. . 165
The Interchangeable Bicycle 174
Swelltoff's August Holiday — •
As it ought to have been 228 As it was 229
Swellt' on and Swellt' off . . 236
1 8 The Wheel World Advertiser— Oatober, 1881.
InCKLING & Co7
PATENTEES OF THE CELEBEATED
RACK-AND-PINION BRAKE, UNDETACHABLE TYRES, &c.
MANUFACTUEEES OF
THE "LONDON.
" One of tlie ' G-ems of the Metropolis.' " — The Indispensable, 1880. " The whole machine is finely finished, and a splendid Eoadster, relialle, strong and easy running." — The Bazaar, December, 1880.
THE "TIMBERLAKE"
"Sound, safe, reliable and handsome." — The Jndispensahle, 1880 " A thoroughly strong and trustworthy machine." — Bicycles and Tricycles of the year 1879-80.
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THE "BERKSHIRE.
"A sound, strong, all-round machine." — The Indixpewahle, 1880. "The cheap, yet trustworthy steed, is the 'Berkshire.'" — Wheel World, June, 1880.
'TELESCOPIC TRICYCLE'
"Really a capital machine." — Cycling, March, 1880.
SPECIALITY FOR THE SEASON 188T
THE "PILOT" BICYCLE,
A high-class and highly finished machine, of a different pattern from the "London and Timberlake," Ball Bearings to both wheels, broad hollow front and back forks, bent handles, new spring loitK forward i^lay and rubber bearings, &c., &c.
Descriptive Catalogues (containing testimonials) free on application More good Agents wanted in the Country and Abroad.
HICKLING & Co,
MAIDENHEAD, BERKSHIRE.
30, CtUEE«[ VICTORIA STREET,
1, MOOR EAJVE, FORE STREET,
SUW COURT, MIETON STREET,
LONDON, E.C.
The Wheel World Advertiser — May,
THE "HUMBER" TRICYCLE,
BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
Price £22.
Inolading Patent Ball Bearings throughout, Brake, Footrests, Beauti- fully Japanned. Size from 50 in. to 54in driving wheels.
In submitting our Tricycle to public notice, we, beg to draw special attention to the leading features of this justly celebrated machine, which are as follows : — Ease in Propulsion and Steering. Lightness and Elegance combined with Comfort in the construction. The latter is obtained by a new and most flexible spring, which entirely removes the unpleasant vibration felt in riding any other Tricycle over rough roads. Although it has been but a short time before the public, its marked superiority over all other Tricycles is proved by the fact that the 50 miles from Pinchley to St. Ibbs and back (Championship Race), on Nov. 6, was virtixally won by Gr. L. Hillier, Esq., riding the Humber Tricycle in the splendid time of 4h. 15m.
" Rbigate Hill. — On the 7th inst., S. J. Slocombe, captain of the Arion B.C., rode Eeigate Hill on a tricycle. Time, from the Grapes Hotel to the Suspension Bridge, just over 13 minutes." — Bicycling News, Nov. 19. The machine used in the; above quotation Irom the Bicycling News,w&san ordinary " Humber" Tricycle, not having any multiplication of power, simply one revolution of the pedals to one of the wheels. Proof positive as to the validity of this statement can be given.
F. Cooper, in his match against Keen at Surbiton, rode the five miles in 20m. 35s. ; the fastest on record for Tricycles.
Gentlemen desirous of trying the Humber Tricycle can ' do so t making appointment with
At London Dep6t,
78, Richmond Road, West Brompton.
The Wheel World Advertiser — May, i88i.
HYDES & WI6FULL,
LIMITED,
ENGINEERS,
SHEFFIELD & LONDON.
Manufacturers of the celebrated
'Stanley's 'Chester' Bicycles,
AND
Inventors of the universally adopted " Stanley" Head.
The Machines manufactured by H. & W., Limited, are of the Highest Class, both in Material and Workmanship ; they are splendidly Finished, and in them are incorporated all the latest Improvements, including their New Registered Head and Neck, which, combined with their New Circular Hollow Fork, give the greatest rigidity obtainable in a Bicycle.
It is needless to inform E?:perienced Riders that these points are of the greatest advantage either for Racing or Road Riding, especially for Hilly Country or Macadam.
Works: ^tanlej ^t., Mitfor, ^Ij£fel&.
London Show Rooms : 2, Praed Street, W.
LONDON MANAGER: MR. W. T. GROOKE.
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Coventry fflacMnists' Compy.,
(LIMITED).
THE OLDEST, LARGEST, & MOST COMPLETE
MANUFACTURERS OF
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IN THE WORLD.
THE CLUB.
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THE CLUB TRICYCLE. THE SPECIAL CLUB TRICYCLE. THE CHEYLESMORE TRICYCLE.
Obtained the only Oold Medal aYi^arded Sydney Exhibition, 18§0.
Works and Head Office - CHEYLESMORE, COVENTRY. London Branch - - 15, HOLBORN VIADUCT. Manchester Branch - 9, VICTORIA BUILDINGS,
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The Wheel World Advediser — May, 1881.
heNONPAREILfor1881,
LIGHTNESS & STRENGTH. ELEGANCE & SIMPLICITY.
Every Machine is fitted up with
The "Nonpareil" Improved Stanley Head,
HOLLOW FOtIK,
Improved Ball Bearings to Front and Back Wheel, with direct Screwed" Spokes, into Special Large Gunmetal Hubs, and
All the Latest Improvements^
THESE MACHINES NEVER GET OUT OF ORDER, NOR GIVE TROUBLE TO RIDERS.
Weight of Machine from ^olbs. All Machines Warranted.
ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST ONE STAMP,
All Sizes kept in Stock, ready for delivery.
J- Stassen & Son,
251, EUSTON ROAD,
Factory Entrance: BEAUMONT PLACE.
(Of whom the Nonpakeil may be purchased on easy terms of payment.) AGENTS :
GOY, 21, Leadenhall St., E.G. S. WITHERS & Co, 42, Cheapslde, U.
The Wheel World" Advertiser — May,
CENTRAL PIN STEERING, SWINDLEY'S PATENT.
PATENT ADJUSTABLE STEP.
THE "RDCKER" BICYCLE
Is made of best possible materials, and for rigidity, strength and appearance, cannot be surpassed.
The above and other patented improvements are supplied, if required, without extra charge.
PRICE, for any size, bright or japamied, with ball bear- ings to both wheels, c£l'7. No Extras.
Send for Price Lists w^ith full particulars.
THE PATENT
Clytie Tourists' Bag,
with entirely new & most effective fastening to backbone.
^rias :
Best quality cowhide Other materials ...
21/- 15/-
M. D. RUGKER, JUNR., & GO.,
LetcMord's Buildings, Bethnal Green, LOUDON, E.
The Wheel World Advertiser — May, 1881. 7
EXHIBITION ^
OF
Bicycles, + Tricycles,
AND ACCESSORIES,
AT THE
Universities *f Co-operation ^ Association,
92, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C,
WILL BE OPENED
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14th, NEXT.
There will be a Special Exhibition on June 14th, 15th and 16th, after which date the Exhibition will be permanent.
Machines, &c., of every existing make will be on sale.
The Oreat Hall measures 130 ft. by 50 ft., and there are other rooms available for the purpose.
For the three days, Ticket Holders, besides witnessing the Exhibition, will be accorded the privilege of dealing with the Association for a year.
Space is to be provided for beginners.
The following well-kiwwn firms have already consented to exhibit : — John Keex, Surbiton, Siirrey.
HiLLMAN, Heebekt & CooPER, Coventry CovENTKY Machinists' Co., RUDGE & Co., Zbphyk Bicycle Co.,
WaBMAN, LaXON & ASLATT,
Starley Bros., Centaur Bicycle Co., Starley & Sutton, Caeoche Tricycle Co., Phcenix Bicycle & Tricycle Co.
Thos. Smith & Sons, Birmingham. Birmingham Small Abms Co., „ Wm. Bown, „
Facile Safety Bicycle Co., London. M. D. EucKER, Junr., & Co., ,, Palmer & Co., Birmingham. W. Andrews, ,,
J. Harrington & Co., London. And others.
HONORARY DIRECTORS. The Eev. EDWARD WILLIAM BLORB, Vice-Master of Trin. CoU. Cambridge. The Right Hon. the LORD LYTTELTON, Trinity CoUege, Cambridge.
DIRECTORS. The Rev. SHBRRARD BEAUMONT BURNABY, Christ's College, Cambridge. RICHARD CRAWLEY, Esq.. late Fellow of Worcester CoU., Oxon., Barrister-at-Law. C. J. FAULKNER, Esq.., Fellow and Bursar, Univ. CoU., Oxford. Lieut.-Col. PERCY G. B. LAKE.
THOMAS PHILLIPS PRICE, Esq.. J.P., University CoUege, Oxford. C. J. RIBTON-TURNER, Esq. W. WIGHTMAN WOOD, Esq., Univ. CoU., Oxford, Barrister-at-Law.
For further particulars apply to the Secretary and General Manager,
WALTER WIELAND.
8 -ntf " The WheelfWorld Adverfisey—May, i8Si. THE WORLD-RENOWNED
Duplex Excelsior Hollow Fork.
ALL IMPROVEMENTS, SPECIAL QUALITY & FINISH,
As supplied to the American Bicyclist Touring Party,
JULY, 1880.
Patronised by Eer Majesty^ s Postmaster (xeneral,
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With Patent Gear (No. 4842, Nov., 1879), in lieu of Endless Chain. Ball Bear- ings to all Wheels, and Pedal Action. Hnndreds in daily use by the Postal Service, running from 20 to 40 miles daily. A proof of their durability and easy running.
THE CHAMPION 10 MILE AMATEUR TRICYCLE RACE,
Run at Belgrave Road Grounds, Leicester, Easter Tuesday, April 19, 1881, was Won by S. Corftfett, Jun., C.B.C., on an " Elcelsior," manufactured by BAYLISS, THOMAS & Co. Time, 42m. 54s., beating G. Hillier (on Humber), and C. D. Vesey (on Humber).
At the Fifty Miles Tricycle Race, on November 6th, 1880, from Finchley to Hitchin and back, the four "Excelsior" Tricycles ridden by Messrs. H. J. Bell, W.K.T.C. ; S. Gorbett,- C.B.C. ; C. Kitching, W.K.T.C. ; and W. W. Williams, W.K.T.C., were each winners of medals, having completed the distance in the specified time,
BAYLISS, THOMAS I Co.,
" Exi'^elsior" Works, Coventry,
The oldest and largest Bicycle and Tricycle Manufacturers in Coventry with one exception.
Descriptive Price List, with Woodcuts and Testimonials, 48 pages. Id. stamp.
LONDON AGENTS:
GOY & Co.. Leadenhall Street, E.G.;
HIGKLING &. Go., 80, Queen Victoria St.,
[e.c.
The Wheel World Adverth
-May, li
The "Facile" Safety Bicycle,
(BEALE:& STRAW'S PATENT.)
All who are interested in Bicycling, whether young or old, learners or practised riders, should send for a pamphlet descriptive of the " Facile," which is believed to be the best machine ever invented, meeting the requirements of all classes of riders.
The size of front wheel for a person of average height, varies from 34in. to 42in., and excellent work may be done even with the smallest, with the advantages of almost
absolute safety — great brake power, and facility for hill climbing, ease
of mounting and dismounting, &c., &c.
TESTIMONIAL FROM CUTHBERT D. VESEY, ESQ.,
[Winner of the late 50 mile Tricycle Race.)
11, Princes Stbeet, Cavendish Squake, W., Messbs. Ellis & Co. March 17, 1881.
Gentlemen, — I am pleased tr, inform you that I have given the 40-inch ;' Facile " a most complete trial, and am very pleased with the result. I have ridden it nearly 200 miles of all sorts of roads, so may claim to know something about it. On the track at Surbiton I have ridden a mile in 3 min. 28 sec, which is a surprising speed for so small a wheel ; and with a specially built machine I believe the time might be considerably reduced. For road work the "Facile" is a capital machine. A speed of 10 miles an hour may be kept up, and it goes over rough or muddy roads more easily and steadilj'- than the ordinary bicycle. There is no fear of going over the handles, so that it may be ridden over any- thing. For hill work it is also very good. I have ridden both up and down Oak Hill, Surbiton, which I cannot do on an ordinary bicycle. I came down this hill, which is very steep, almost at walking pace, being able to use the brake and treading back to almost any extent. Altogether 1 am very much pleased with the " Facile," and think they ought to sell well during the coming
Tours very truly,
CUTHBERT D. TBBBT.
The Wheel Wortd Advertiser— May 1881. ii
TO BICYCLISTS AND TRICYCLISTS.
Paint, Japan, * Nickel Plating Superseded.
THE MOST STARTLING NOVELTY OF THE AGE
IS
HARRINGTON'S ENAMEL!
Which far surpasses all hitherto-used processes for the preservation and beauti- fying of Metal Work, and is calculated to entirely supersede Nickel Plating, Japanning, Painting, and all kinds of Varnishes and Colourings in the coating and ornamentation of Bicycles and Tricycles.
It is far more durable and effective than anything ye, invented, and
HAS A MOST EFFECTIVE APPEARANCE, IS INTENSELY HARD.
WILL NOT CHIP, WEAR, OR SCRATCH OFF, ENTIRELY PREVENTS RUST,
HAS A SMOOTH AND LUSTROUS SURFACE, CAN BE DONE IN ANY COLOUR,
OR COMBINATION OP COLOURS, IS
CHEAPER & MORE DURABLE THAN PLATING IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN PLATING, CAN BE DONE IN A DAY,
AND WILL LAST FOR YEARS.
This wondrous invention can be applied to any Bicycle or Tricycle, and that too without taking to pieces, and will add pounds to the value of a machine in appearance alone, an entire Bicycle being covered for
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CONTENTS FOR MAY.
PAGE
To Our Readers 1
Gentlemen Amateurs . . . . . . . . , . , . . . 2
Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . 3
Social Aspect of Bicycle Clubs 5
Metropolitan Mems (Illustrated) . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8
The Hampton Court Meet 9
On Training 10
Gravel and Cinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Criticisms on Cycles (Illustrated) 18
Scraps from the South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Important Prosecution by a Bicycle Eider . . . . . . . . 28
Amongst the Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Midland Whispers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Jottings from the Emerald Isle . . . . . . . . . . 33
Western Waifs . . . . 34
Bicycle Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Roving Records (London to Land's End, Concluded) 37
Tricycling Topics 41
How I Rode with the Tricycle Race 42
Surrey Roads . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 44
Patent Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Our Club Directory 48
Answers to Correspondents 48
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TO OUR READERS.
HOSE of our numerous readers who already subscribe to The Cyclist will have learnt from that paper that its proprietors have made overtures to the proprietors of the Wheel World, which has resulted in that publication changing hands and it now belongs in fact to Messrs. Iliffe and Sturmey, the proprietors of the paper usually known as the " pushing pen'orth." The Wheel World therefore commences this, its third volume, under new management, and will be in future conducted by Messrs. Henry Stui'mey and C. W. Nairn, of The Cyclist, as responsible editors, assisted by other prominent riders specially versed in the subjects on which they will write. This we trust will be not only a change but an improvement, and will prevent all possibility of the Wheel World being simply a reproduction of The Cyclist, Many people no doubt will be asking why the change has been made, and to such inquisitive ones we may explain that the reason for the change has been the very large amount of matter continually finding its way into the Editor's box at The Cyclist Office, which, whilst admirably fitted for publication in a magazine, was unsuited for production in a newspaper, even had there been space to spare, which there was not.
This then is the chief reason which has induced the new proprietors to undertake the work, and they trust their efforts to improve this already excellent monthly (we speak of other's past work in so saying, and are not egotistical) will prove successful. Besides the change in management, another, and that too an important one, has been made in the matter of the printing and "get-up," and although owing to the lateness of the change the present number has been very hurried in its production, we trust our readers will appreciate the efforts to improve the appearance of the magazine.
Our new Editors have hardly yet settled down into harness, but they hope before the next issue to have a little time to look around them, when it is intended to introduce several new features, such as articles upon practical riding, touring, &c., and the publication each month of one or more road routes in precise and handy form. They are also prepared to consider, and if advisable, to adopt any suggestions they may approve of which may be sent by any of their numerous readers, who are cordially invited to write if any " happy thought "' strikes them.
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No change will be made in our advertising and publishing depart- ments, which will be carried on as before, at Harry Etherington's, 152, Fleet Street, London, to whom all communications respecting these matters should be addressed ; all matter for publication, and anything pertaining to the literary portion of the magazine, to be sent to The Editors of " The Wheel World," 12, Smithford Street, Coventry.
GENTLEMEN AMATEURS.
r is pretty generally accepted what an amateur is, but everybody seems as yet hopelessly in the dark on the subject which forms the heading of our article. What is a gentleman ? Can anybody answer that question accurately ? If it is the possession of money, then the retailer in many cases is entitled to claim the term. If it is the possession of good manners, good breeding, and an innate feeling of honour and a desire never to hurt the feelings of others, how many of the " gentlemen " engaged in the upper branches of commerce — say " the House " in particular — can lay honest claim to the title ? It is this dearth of real gentlemen in athletics which causes the absurd attempt to restrict entries at open events to members of so called gentlemen amateur clubs. Now it is quite reasonable that clihs may desire that their members should all belong to the same social rank in life, social rank of course not varying with the possession of money, but when we have such clubs desiring to exclude from their competitions any bond fide ama- teur simply because he drops his h's,eats with his knife, or commits any other little social gaucherie it is coming it too strong, and must meet with the deserved censure of all right minded men. The Referee and the Bicycling News have both during the past month been holding forth on this subject from very much the same platform as we are now writing. There is however another point on which we must say a few words, and that is the absurdity of bicycle or athletic clubs (we mention no names) adopting or attempting to adopt an exclusive policy, whilst in their own ranks they number many individuals, who by their position in retail trade come within their own exclusive law. When the second largest bicycle club and the largest athletic club in the country weed out these " black sheep " — i.e. black sheep from their own point of view, not ours — then, and then only will they be able with consistency to endeavour to enforce exclusiveness at their meetings. Such a course will put them on no better a footing as regards the principle of exclusiveness, but they will at least be free from the jeers of those who now make a point of their undoubted inconsistency.
Write for Etherington's Monthly List of Athletic and Cycling Publications. Post free on application.— H. Etherington, 162. Fleet Street, E.G.
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SUCCESS.
ROM the earliest moment of its existence, the Bicycle Union has had an amount of opposition to contend against, which has been experienced by no other society devoted to sport. Personal hatreds and jealousies have been made abundantly manifest in the discussions which have taken place in the press and elsewhere, upon every successive move made by the bicyclists' governing body ; every opportunity has been eagerly seized to decry the Union, by individuals whose sole aim was to see their rivals' pet scheme fail ; adverse criticism has been heaped with a liberal hand upon every fresh move which the Union has inaugurated ; plentiful prophecies of the early downfall of the Union have been bolstered up by such ingenious explanations and reasonings as could not fail to do a vast amount of damage to the body, in the eyes of persons who were willing to be led by the nose ; two or three of the clubs which belonged to the Union have been persuaded to withdraw therefrom ; every move, in fact, which its bitterest enemies could devise to injure the body, has been tried ; and yet at the present day the Bicycle Union comes out of the ordeal stronger, more powerful, and more popular than ever, and with a reputation for honest, straightforward, and liberal legislation, which ensures its future success. Not a week passes without the announcement that several club«? have given in their adhesion to the Union ranks, and so numerous has the Council now become that it is considered advisable to increase the number of members of the Executive from fourteen to twenty, a course which has many things to recommend it, the infusion of " new blood," and increase of numerical strength, tending to appreciably lighten the labours of the executive.
Of the clubs which seceded from the Union ranks, the Wanderers is the only one which consistently adheres to its decision ; publicly announcing that it does not wish or profess to be a leading club or to take part in public bicycling affairs, it keeps to its consistent course of privacy, and earns the respect of everybody. The West Kent, which withdrew on account of disagreeing with the scheme of representation according to the numerical strength of affiliated clubs, has now reconsidered its decision, and wisely decided to over- look such a trivial matter, in favour of supporting the broader principles upon which the Union exists. The Temple Club has not adhered to its " consistent" course of action, but still remains with- out the Union pale, despite the fact that the cause for which it withdrew has long been removed ;. when the B.U. definition of an amateur was adopted, the Temple objected to the "mechanics" 'clause being expunged therefrom, and not being able to agree with the majority of Union clubs, it considered that " the only consistent course was to withdraw from the Union :" this it did, and some time
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afterwards called a meeting of non-Union clubs, at which, yet another definition of an amateur was adopted ; weak as this meet- ing was, the absurdity of its position is since still more emphasised by the fact that several of the clubs present at it have since joined the ranks of the Union, so that this very consistent club, the Temple, is left practically solitary in the field with a definition of its own, which no other body of athletes recognise. For since the Athletic Association have adopted the Bicycle Union definition, the reason for the Temple's secession from Union ranks is overthrown, and the only " consistent" course would be for that club to recog- nise the alteration which both athletes and bicyclists have decided upon, and by adopting the general line of action, prove its bona fide " consistency."
Undoubtedly a vast amount of the recent accession to the popularity of the Union is due to the " happy thought" of sending regular reports of its proceedings to the press ; publicity has served to remove many doubts which previously existed as to whether reall)^ useful work was being accomplished, and some amount of surprise has been lately manifested at the remarkable activity which these reports show to be existent in the Council and Executive. Danger Boards are being erected all over the country, toll-gate cases are being taken up and successful!}^ prosecuted in favour of riders, Acts of Parliament are being watched and any adverse clauses bear- ing upon our sport promptly objected to, the matter of Railway Charges is being energetically taken up, provincial opinion is bemg conciliated by resolving to hold some undefined portion of the cham- pionship races in the Midland counties, and as each fresh club becomes affiliated to the Union, so much more powerful does it be- come, and the prospect bids fair to assume, erelong, the appearance which we latterly shadowed forth in a brief note, to wit, that the rule will be for all clubs to belong to the Union, so that we shall only have to publish a short list of a few misguided clubs which do not give their support to the association which guards the interests of all bicyclists.
There are bye-laws in Essex, and the local constabulary seem to know it. "Where's your bell?" imperiously demanded a newly- fledged minion of the law, as a rider came towards him with his " Challis " stopped, the road being clear as far as the eye could see. "Where's your horse, cart, waggon, wain, beast-of-burden, or foot- passenger?" promptly replied the rider. The response was borne upon the morning breeze towards the Sunny South.
The Spo?-<i?i(7 i?/e (Dec. 24th, 1880) says :— " Icycles," the "Wheel World" Annual, is the most complete and useful yet published. We cordially recommend all to purchase a " bob's" worth, whether riders or non-riders. Sound articles, got up with great care, &c. " loTCLES" will be sent Post Free on receipt of 15 stamps.— Harry EtheringtoQ, 152, Fleet Street, E.C.—Advt.
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SOCIAL ASPECT OF BICYCLE CLUBS.
HE use of clubs (social clubs) someone wittily said was "to keep women off," and although bicyclists are not prone to any such ungallant conduct, per- haps a few words on the pros and cons of bicycular club life may not be out of place. The older a man gets the more he is convinced that life is made up of trifles. "Only a bicycle friend "is an expression we have more than once heard, and, to an unrefleetive mind, the remark may seem quite appropriate. But friendships spring from far more trivial acts than bicycling. Jones and Smith may have been acquainted for years and never formed a friendship, for want of a sympathetic bond in their respec- tive minds, but Jones meeting his friend Robinson casually and introducing him to Smith, S. and R. may become more intimate friends in two months than J. and S. have ever been or ever can be. So it is with bicycling. A man may join a club knowing no one, and after forming passing acquaintances may meet with a friend or friends with whom his whole after course of life may be linked. We know an eminent member of the B.U. council who came from the country to London knowing, as he himself told us, "hardly a soul." There is at this moment in bicycling circles no better known man than he to whom we refer, and few better liked for his sterling English qualities. Without a bicycling club his life might still have been a lone and dreary one in North London " diggings." Again we have numerous instances of cyclists — some very well known — falling victims to the " grand passion " (as the French call it) from introductions made solely through bicycling. Many have even gone so far as to commit matrimony on the strength of bicycling acquaintanceships though this is hardly a matter of con- gratulation from a wheel point of view. Let men grumble at the monotony of club runs, of the weakness of club socials, but do not let them say after half an hour's thought, of what club life has done in their own particular line — " What's the use of belonging to a club ?"
A correspondent recommends the following formula for a bicycle lamp-oil, which he has tried successfully for several months : — To half-a-pint of colza or any other lamp oil, put in a pan two pieces of CAMPHOR about the size of a walnut each, and let it gradually simmer by the side of a steady fire until the camphor is dissolved. It gives a very steady and brilliant white light, and never goes out over the roughest macadam.
Laugh akd Geow Fat.— Read Biding Bhymes, by " Faed," profusely illustrated by G. L. Hillier. The most laugh xble book ever published in connection with our sport FQSt ftee Is, la,— Harry Etherington, 152, Fleet Street, London, E,C,
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Gymnastics are all very well as winter amusements for cyclists, but in the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to the noble art of self-defence which oftentimes comes in handy, upon a rider being assaulted by obstructive roughs ; still, boxing does not seem to be universally popular, as there is a tale going about respecting three sportive youths who went out to Snaresbrook "on the box" changing their minds, and going in for a novel kind oi fencing, much to the subsequent comfort of the " boss."
The proprietor of the garden at the railway crossing thinks the east wind of April 2 was the strongest on record. It blew some 30 planks over the garden wall.
Prof. Quinton " still sticks to Limbertake."
Harrington's enamel is making its way all over town, its popularity being already assured, the appearance of machines coated with it being exceedingly elegant. This firm's new tricycle is destined to create a sensation when its inventor is thoroughly satisfied that he has improved it sufficiently to bring it before the public. / was satisfied with it long ago.
Another London maker with a novel tricycle in embryo is the veteran Grout, whose latest patent embraces an extremely simple but effective contrivance for obtaining speed on the level and power for ascending hills, the change being effected by merely depressing a lever whilst running. This will undoubtedly be a vast stride towards the Ultima Thule — a perfect tricycle.
It is too bad to go to a place where they let out three-wheelers, and, after trying several, to take a spurt on what seems to be a •' good un to go," and when approaching a corner at racing speed, to discover that there is no brake on the machine. The man who did this last week came to the conclusion that tricycles do require a
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little care in riding after all, but there was no necessity for that enterprising agent to go lumbering a brakeless three-wheeler on to a fellow who didn't bargain for a side-fall without extra charge.
Several sewing-machine makers have taken up the manufacture of cycles, but the most appropridtely-named firm is, up to now, not included in the list. The circumstance above narrated suggests the overpowering conviction that the coming firm in this dual line should be " Wheeler and Wilson."
The cropper-season has already opened with a rush, the typical tumblers, McCullum Hill and Llewellyn-Winter, having both com- menced operations, seriously damaging their persons by means of croppers on the road. I presume that this mishap will serve tp still further postpone the latter-named gentleman's' projected American tour ; however, " one thing is certain — he is going," even if he has to hail Columbia in the plight of the "unlucky dogs " in " Velocipedeia," whose "sprained wrists and muchly damaged snout" were the causes of so much merriment amongst Jupiter's audience.
I was surprised to see so few bicyclists at the Rovers dramatics on March 30th and April 12th. On the former occasion, almost the only clubmen amongst the audience at Bow and Bromley Institute were members of the Rovers, Hermits, Canonbury, Stanley, and Star ; whilst on the 12th ult., at the Dillettante club, the auditorium contained even a less percentage of cyclists, the majority being evidently friends of the performers. This is the more surprising since the pieces represented — " Bicycle or Bride" and " Veloci- pedeia"— are the only bicycling plays which have ever been acted, and as the former piece is not printed, riders have lost the opportunity to gain a pleasant experience of "Jupiter's " composi- tions.
Of the performances themselves, I can only speak in terms of great praise, since all the performers were amateurs and without professional tuition. The new piece might have been better rehearsed had it been printed, but on the whole it went off ver}'^ smoothly, much to the amusement and enjoyment of the audiences; "Velo- cipedeia," being more familiar to the cast, was naturally enacted with more spirit, especial praise being deserved by Miss M. Mumford, whose make-up and general style of acting was such as to keep the audience in a constant titter, thee wath thuch a ro.nar.tic young thing, and did lithp tho thweetly !
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Altogether, the Rovers B.C., and its captain especially, are to be congratulated on the all-round success of their venture.
Similar success cannot be attributed to the initial performance of the Cyclists' Dramatic Club, as I hear that despite the attractions contained in the announcement of " tea and dramatics for three shillings," the performance at Blackheath on April g was a financial "frost," which much-to-be-regretted fact is somewhat atoned for by the announcement that the club thinks its first performance an "artistically complete success."
I must felicitate the Canonbury Club on its capacity for setting pre- cedents. The Assault at Arms has already been imitated in several quarters, and now the Stanley have followed their excellent example set to " donate" part of the profits of club concerns to further the objects of the Union, ten guineas being ^ awarded from the Exhibition profits } towards erecting danger boards, i Speaking of the Exhibition re- minds me that I have got a sketch somewhere — here it is — of the " largest publisher in the trade. " Of course he was here, there, and everywhere, at Holborn Town Hall, and it required Sam Weller's " patent double million magnify- ing electric gas microscope of extra power, " to focus the ener- getic H. E. for a sufficient space of time to hit off" his features with that degree of accuracy, which is the indispensable accompaniment of everything that emanates from the
" Cross and Ball."
'Don't bother, I'm busy."
Glorious weather and roads for the Easter holidays ! Fellows who ran down South caught the full benefit of the appropriate North- Easter in their teeth on the way home to London,
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THE HAMPTON COURT MEET.
Sound the clarion loud and clear, Call the wheel world hosts together,
The fourteenth now is drawing near,
A beaming with the Queen's best weather.
The scene pourtray, through fancy's eye, Cycling's concourse then competing.
From "Humbers" high to humbler fry. All agog, for our great " May Meeting."
To Hampton Court their wheels incline,
The riders too intent to tarry ; Mile after mile the road they line,
Club exquisites and short pipe 'Arry.
Ambitious youths are toiling on,
Happy too in the possession Of vet'ran jiggers that have shone
In more than one bygone procession.
Resplendent in their polish bright, Bathed in May's fresh lucent glory,
Come silver-plated roadsters light, Disporting Cycling's jeunesse doree.
Past " waife and stray" the club cracks glide, Their ardour with excitement height'ning ;
And racing dons fly on, astride
Their " double hollow-forked " lightning.
In uniforms blue, brown, or grey,
From seedy tweeds to serges smarter.
For service some, some for display. Art triumphs of the skilful sartor.
Oh, Cockney callants! colours fade.
Frogs will croak, though tunics gracing ;
So braided up — we'll not upbraid — So laced — you need not our solacing.
In polo caps, with badge or crest.
In helmets quite au mihtaire, Or " Tam O'Shanter's " picturesque.
What fate or fancy makes them wear.
On, on they press to join the meet.
Their guerdon beauty's smile unmatched ;
Oh, ladies young, and ladies sweet I
I am numbered with the " Unattached."
AOUT,
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ON TRAINING.
E have been so frequently asked to give an article on the subject of training for bicycle races, that we think the best way to please our readers will be to reproduce the following article, which originally appeared in The Cyclist, from the pen of Mr. H. L. Cortis : —
"A FEW HINTS ON TRAINING. " As I have frequently been asked to give a few hints on training, and as you, Mr. Editor, now repeat that request, I venture in view of the approaching season, which ere very many weeks have passed over our heads we shall be able to call ' the coming racing season,' to offer a few remarks on the above subject. But first I must warn your readers that I do not propose to weary them with an elaborate dissertation on athletic training generally, introducing a carefully compiled diet table, with their solid food religiously weighed to a scruple, their liquids ladled out grudgingly by the teaspoon, and their days mapped out precisely into separate portions which are, as it were, labelled — Sleep, Business, Training, Grub, &c. All this has been carefully considered so many times in the various handbooks, that I could offer them nothing new, but rather should be boring them with worn-out details, and if they are desirous of learning these minutiae I can only refer them to the very excellent articles on ' Training' which appeared in the Sportsman early this year. What I propose to do is, as the heading of this article puts forth, rather to give them a few ' Hints,' derived from my own personal experience, and from that of various authorities in the racing world.
" In the first place I would advise the would-be racer to make himself positively certain by consulting his medical man that he is not physically unfit for severe and prolonged muscular exertion. Many a man with some constitutional weakness of which he and all his friends are entirely ignorant, and which judicious exercise would tend to alleviate if not altogether remove, may do himself a perma- nent injury by frequently undergoing severe physical strain that a timely warning would have prevented. Again, I would most strongly deprecate the custom, which I am sorry to see is fast gaining ground, of youths of comparatively-speaking tender age entering constantly for races. I feel perfectly convinced that no one under eighteen at least, should think of doing so.
" I St. As to a few things to be avoided —
'' One often meets riders who seem to have the impression that a man may have lived anyhow for most years of his life, only taking part in the usual out-door exercises, and then if he wants to get into condition for racing, that all he has to do is to turn up every night at the running grounds for about three weeks, and then he. imagines that he will be ' perfectly fit.' I have seen such a man
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go through the following performance : he will race madly round the course for a few laps till he is completely winded, and then he will, by dint of sheer gameness, struggle on for lo or 15 or possibly more miles, till he is completely exhausted, and he goes back to the dressing room looking more like a boiled owl than a rational human being. After having partially recovered he consoles himself with the reflection, ' Never mind, it's all good for training, of course I must feel done at first,' and hobbles home, to come down a night or two after and repeat his heroic though slightly insane perfor- mance. This goes on for about three weeks, and then comes the eventful race, generally a club one for the first time. Ten to one our earnest tyro has ' finished his preparation' by a few extra miles on Friday, and wonders when he wakes up on Saturday morning why he feels so jaded and out of sorts. However he turns up at the meeting manfully determined to do his best, and is horror struck at being beaten easily by a man whom a week or two back ' he could have waltzed away from.' In addition to this he has possibly got some dear friends to admire his prowess from the pavilion, and the disappointment may perchance disgust him with racing for ever, and even with riding at all for a time. This is not a highly-coloured over-drawn picture, as many of your readers, racing men in particular, will be able to bear me out. In opposition to this youth we have the example of one who really possesses a fine turn of speed, and who, finding to his great joy that he can beat a friend of his, a well-known racing man, in a sharp burst of two or three hundred yards, enters for a race. He repudiates any suggestion as to prac- tising with the utmost scorn, and having heartily enjoyed his dinner an hour or so before the race, with an extra slice of pudding, appears on the track somewhere near the limit, looking very jolly and confi- dent. Bang goes the pistol and away goes our friend, overhauling what few there may be in front of him in the first hundred yards, and looking for a short time as if he were about to overlap the scratch man. But suddenly a ' change comes o'er the spirit of his dream." Without any apparent cause our friend slows down to nothing in the next hundred yards, and is passed by everybody ; then, utterly done up, he either tumbles off or just manages to scramble down gently and crawls off to the dressing room ; here he is either fortunate enough to be sick, or is attacked with a violent fit of coughing and retching that is infinitely worse. Having partially recovered in an hour or two, he goes home a sadder and disheartened if not a wiser man. Here are the two extremes, repre- senting men who, by the exercise of a little judicious forethought and properly regulated work, would have become ardent votaries and perchance first-rate representatives of the racing clique.
Of course the varying physique of each man must be taken into consideration, but speaking generally I think the following will be found as good a plan as any for getting into thorough condition : —
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I would commence as early in the year as possible — say the middle of March if at all favourable weather — by taking frequent road rides gradually increasing pace and distance, on a machine of the same make, and resembling as nearly as possible in height and build the one he intends racing on. A most important point is to have the throw of the crank exactly the same on both roadster and racer as the feet are thereby accustomed to work in one circle, and follow round the treadle more accurately, and are much less likely to slip off the pedal when going at full speed. One word about the length of crank — every racing man has his peculiar notions, the general predilection being in favour of a short throw, but for myself I prefer to have it as long as possible without giving the feet any tendency to fly off the pedals and causing the wheel to wobble unduly when spurting at topmost speed. I don't think it should ever be less than 4f for a56in. machine, and a shade longer for anything higher. Most men are unable to get away much during the week, for them a fairly long ride on Saturday afternoon is advisable, they should manage it so as to arrive home pretty well tired, but by no means exhausted. Under the first circumstances they will tumble into bed and at once into a sound refreshing sleep, whereas if they have unduly prolonged the spin so as to become worn out, they will seek their pillows, only to toss about wearily, courting sleep in vain, or dozing off when nearly time to rise again. A short sharp run three or four evenings a week can generally be managed by most men, and these, in conjunction with a long ride on Saturday, and if not too scrupu- lous on Sunday, are amply sufficient. It is not a bad plan to bang up a few hills as hard as possible as it improves the muscles con- siderably. Six weeks of this preliminary training will bring our novice to somewhere about the month of May, with muscles hardened and those specially used in cycling accustomed to the exercise. For the first spin or two on the track our friend will pro- bably feel rather disgusted at finding that he can hardly go a quarter of a mile at full speed without being obliged to ease up feeling very ' done.' This is owing to the fact of his lungs being, as it were, untrained and unable to supply the requisite amount of air, for you must remember that all his preliminary work has been strengthening one set of muscles, and he has hardly done anything calculated to ' touch up his wind.' He will find that his feeling of being blown is only temporary and quickly wears off, and that every time he practices, he can go further than before after his lungs become used to the strain put upon them. After a couple of weeks or so of work on the track he will be able to arrive at some conclusion as to what time he can do a mile in (I select the distance as being the most usual one for racing), for convenience sake we will imagine that he can do it, with a flying start, in 3m. 8s. which is an average of 47s. for each quarter mile ; we will also suppose that he can do one single quarter in 44s. Now he should not run his mile as nine men out of ten do somewhat after this style ; first quarter, 45s.
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second quarter, 46s.; third quarter, 48s., and then he is only just able to struggle home the last in 49 completely run out, and though he may have obtained a commanding lead, and looked all over a winner, yet he will come back at a marvellous rate in the last quarter and after being flattered with what seemed to be certain success he will suffer the disappointment of being beaten on the post."
" I often think of the words of a friend whom I have to thank for many a useful hint on training, and than whom a better road rider never existed. I refer to the well-known ' Harry,' the whilom Surrey B.C. champion. We had been rushing up sundry hills and though to this fact his words referred, yet the moral is even more applicable to racing. ' Look here. Tortoise, you should always keep a little bit up your sleeve till you get near the top, and when you feel quite certain that you can stay all the way up, you should let that little bit out, but' (and here was the pith of his speech) 'not before you are certain of being able to get all the way up.' He certainly had the art of hill riding to perfection, and the tip he gave me on that occasion proved afterwards very useful. Deducting the moral from this, our friend should endeavour to run his mile some- what after this fashion : first quarter, 49s. ; second, 48s. ; third, 47.; and finish the last with a rush in 44s. By saving himself in this manner, he will be able, if not to overhaul those in front, yet to make a gallant fight with, and possibly beat off any back mark men who may have caught him up. Of course this is not a hard and fast rule to be blindly followed in every race, as the advantages of sticking to a man are well known to every racer, but it will be found a good plan to practise in training. As regards distance to be run each night, that must be left for every man to decide according to his own physique, but as a general I'ule short bursts of a lap or two, ift company with other, and when possible, better men is the best way to improve in speed for mile racing. For longer distances it is best to keep up a steady regular pace, endeavouring to do each mile in as nearly as possible the same time. The main principles to bear in mind are —
" I. Constant well-regulated practice.
" 2. Frequent races. The more races that a man runs (of course avoiding the opposite extreme of getting stale) the more experience does he gain, his powers are drawn out to the utmost and his judg- ment of pace improved. How often do we see a well-known man, out of farm at the beginning of the season improving rapidly and getting back his old speed in each fresh race that he enters for.
" 3. Moderately careful diet. The chief point being moderation in all things, taking care to eat and drink plenty, at the same time a\oiding any excess. Odd liquors up at various times of the day should be reHgiously abstained from, and beer (if drunk at all) only
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at dinner time. As to quantity and kind of work to be done, take the advice of the ground men where you train, as from their exten- sive experience they are best able to judge whether you are over doing it or not. With the hope that I have not worn out the patience of your readers I must beg them to excuse any errors of judgment I may have made, and the egotistical character of this article, on the grounds that I have simply advised them from personal experiences, and told them what proved most serviceable in my own case. I shall be fully content if any new additions to the racing path derive benefit from my somewhat too lengthy remarks."
(From the American Bicycling World)
HE advantages of a fine physical form are underestimated by a large class of people, who have a half-defined im- pression that any considerable addition to the muscles and general physique must be at the expense of the' mental qualities. This mistaken impression is so prevalent that many professional literary people avoid any vigorous exercise for fear that it will be a drain upon their whole system, and thus upon their capacity for brain work. The truth is, that such complete physical inertness has the effect of clogging the action of the blood, of retaining the impurities of the system, and of eventually bring- ing about a host of small nervous disorders that induce in turn mental anxiety — the worst possible drain upon the nervous organization. When one of these people, after a year or two of sick headaches and dyspepsia, comes to realize that healthy nerves cannot exist without general physical health and activity, he joins a gymnasium, strains his long-unused muscles on bars and ropes, or by lifting heavy weights. The result usually is that the muscles, so long unaccustomed to use, cannot withstand the sudden strain imposed upon them, and the would-be athlete retires with some severe or perhaps fatal injury. But occasionally he finds some esDecial gymnastic exercise suited to him, and weathers the first ordeal. He persists bravely, and is astonished to find thit his digestion improves, his weight increases, and his mind becomes clear and brighter. He exercises systematically, and cultivates a few special muscles, — perhaps those of the shoulder, to the hindrance of the complex muscles of the neck and throat, or per- haps those of the back and groin, as in rowing, to the detriment of chest, muscle and development ; and although his condtion is greatly bettered, he is apt to become wearied from a lack of physical exhilaration, or a lack of that sweetening of mental enjoyment which gives bicycling such a lasting charm. If a man has no heart in his exercise, he will not persist in it long enough to get its finest benefits.
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In the gentle swinging motion above the wheel, there is nothing to disturb the muscular or nervous system once accustomed to it ; indeed, it is the experience of most bicyclers that the motion is at first tranquilizing to the nerves, and eventually becomes a refresh- ing stimulus. The man who goes through ten hours' daily mental fret and worry will in an hour of pleasant road-riding throw off all its ill effects, and prepare himself for the effectual accomplishment of another day's brain-work. The steady and active emplo3'ment of all of his muscles, until they are well heated and healthily tired, clears the blood from his brain, sharpens his appetite and insures him a night's refreshing sleep.
In propelling the wheel, all the flexor and extensor muscles of the legs are in active motion ; while in balancing, the smaller muscles ot the legs and feet and the prominent ones of the groin and thighs are brought into play. The wrist and arms are employed in steer- ing, while the whole of the back, neck, and throat muscles are used in pulling up on the handles in a spurt. Thus the exertion is dis- tributed more thoroughly over the whole body than in any other exercise. A tired feeling in any one part of the body is generally occasioned by a weakness caused by former disuse of the muscles located there, and this disappears as the rider becomes habituated to the new motions on the wheel. With an experienced bicycler the sensation of fatigue does not develop itself prominently in any one part of the body, but is so evenly adjusted as to be hardly noticeable.
The wretched habit of riding with the body inclined forward has produced an habitual bent attitude with several riders, and given rise to a prejudice against the sport itself, as producing a " bicycle back." Nearly all oarsmen have this form of back, and it has not proved detrimental ; but it is ungainly, and the methods by which it is acquired on a bicycle are entirely unnecessary. Erect riding is more graceful, develops the chest, and add ; an exercise to the muscles of the throat and chest that rowing d )es not.
The exposure to out-of-door air, the constant employment of the mind by the delight of changing scenery or agreeable companion- ship, add their contribution, and make bicj'cling, to those who have tried practically every other sport, the most enjoyable, healthful, useful exercise ever known.
Most bicyclers become sound, well made, evenly balanced, healthy men, and bid fair to leave to their descendants some such heritage of health and vigour as descended from the hardy old Pilgrim Fathers to the men who made this country what it is.
We. are informed that Mr. S. Richardson has severed his connec- tion with the Cricket and Football Times.
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The racing season has opened in the MetropoHs with a bit of a " frost," the first open event being a gift for the winner, Butler, whose performances last back-end scarcely warrant his receiving I20 yards start from Liles and Hillier. Directly the handicap was out, " Butler has been chucked in " was the cry in racing circles, and the result proved the correctness of the surmise.
An immense number of racing men have joined the L.A.C., solely for the sake of practising on the path at Stamford Bridge, and considering the large accession which this brings to its income, the L.A.C. Committee is looked upon with considerable disfavour in consequence of its decision not to pay the Bicycle Union tee for handicapping this season, H. H. Grilfin being appointed to the post of handicapper to the club.
Undoubtedly the appointment of Cortis as Public Handicapper will lead to far more satisfactory results than accrued from H. H. G.'s maiden effort this season, which resulted in long-start men having it all their own way.
It is not to be desired that limit men shall always lose, but to go to the opposite extreme, and place a premium upon mediocrity, is scarcely the way to encourage quality at bicycling.
The Sporting Mirror predicts that the Champions for 1881 will be found in the trio — Griffiths, Liles, and Hillier ; but that such races as are held in the Midlands will bring Moore and Palmer to level terms with them ; the only other probable men being Hamil- ton, Shaw, and Bennett.
On dit, however, that Palmer has left Birmingham, and come to reside in London permanently, Brixton being his present locale.
In past years, the dates of the Surrey meetings have been aniiounced a long time beforehand, but up to the second v eek in
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April racing men were wondering at the non-appearance of the usual announcement. At last, however, the dates came out, when it was seen that the Spring meeting falls upon April 30th, the day of the L.A.C. meeting at Stamford Bridge. We suppose that those con- siderate individuals, the Committee of the Surrey Cricket Club, are responsible for the delay in fixing dates.
The Dark Blue and London B.C.'s are to hold an inter-club race at Stamford Bridge, on June 20th.
Nothing has yet been heard of the resuscitation of the Pickwick Club's idea for the formation of inter-county teams.
The Highbury propose to come forward in the path by holding an inter-club race open to local clubs in the North of London only, after the style of the Pickwick ten miles scratch last year. A very good decision, which we hope will be rendered still further satisfactory by providing a prize for the absolute first man in, should he not be one of the winning team ; this was not done last year by the Pickwicks, the result being that the actual winner got nothing for his pains.
Mons. Albin has been performing on his monstre bicycle at Coventry, upon leaving which city he was presented by the manu- facturers with a handsome gold watch, as a testimonial of their appreciation of his skilful performance. During Easter week he has been astonishing the visitors at the Alexandra Palace, London, by his wonderful evolutions ; the gigantic bicycle seems as fully under his control as an ordinary machine would be, and the way in which he jiggles with balls, knives, and bottles, whilst manoeuvring his machine in comparatively small circles, earned enthusiastic applause from the spectators. M. Albin intends to pay a visit to America very shortly, where we confidently anticipate a brilliant re- ception for him, his unique performance being just what is likely to please the Americans.
The Civilian says :—" The Christmas Annual, Icyclen, is well worth the perusal of aU classes, containing as it does a large mass of very readable matter. It is, however, to the athlete, and above aU the bicyclist, that it chiefly appeals, for in its pages are t» be found numerous articles to aid in passing a quiet hour, among which we must call particular attention to one on ' Dark Riding,' from the forcible pen of ' H. B. B.,' in which that too prevalent system of ' roping' is she^vn up. There is also a large fimd of useful information, including the history of the Bicycle Union, racing of 1880, the work of the Touring Club, and amateur records, as weU as a list of the doughty deeds of that prince of riders, Mr. H. L. Cortis. On the whole, Icycles is well got up, and we can conscientiously recommend it as a companion to our numerous readers who take an interest in bicychng."
An Instantaneous Photograph of the Hampton Court Meet, shewing the riders going at full speed, a marveUous specimen of photography, may be obtained, price 6d., post free 6|d., of Harry Etherington, 152, Fleet Street, London.
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CRITICISMS ON 'CYCLES.
THE COVENTRY MACHINISTS' CO.'S TRICYCLES.
ROMINENT amongst the exhibits at the recent Stanley Show were the elegant tricycles exhibited by the Coventry Machinists' Company, whose reputation as bicycle-makers is of itself a sufficient guarantee that in design and work- manship their tricycles will be sans reproche. To suit all tastes and requirements, the company make four patterns of three-wheelers, all of which have one fundamental principle underlying their construc- tion, to wit, the combination of all the material points of a strong, light, and powerful tricycle, with a graceful outline and elegant appearance. This is brought about by rejecting all straight, angular arrangements of the framework, substituting flowing and graceful curves, which not only enhance the general appearance of the machine when being ridden, but by the ingenuity displayed in their arrange- ment, add to the strength of the machines.
THE CHEYLESMORE CLUB TRICYCLE.
A glance at our illustration wiU serve to give a clear idea of this principle as carried out in the " Cheylesmore Club " tricycle, a new introduction driven by two equal side wheels of 44in, diameter, which are actuated through an endless chain gearing by cog-wheels on the pedal-axles, the corresponding cog-wheels on the hub of the driving-wheels being of smaller diameter, so that for one revolution of the treadles the wheels revolve once and a quarter — that is to say, the 44in. wheels are geared so as to equal 55in. in speed. Both wheels are driven, so that there is no side-twisting of the frame- work, the steering being effected by a small wheel in the rear, actuated by a rack-and-pinion handle at the rider's right hand. Un-
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like most rear-steering tricycles, this has a very powerful brake, which is applied by merely depressing a lever on the left of the rider, a spoon-brake being fitted to a long arm in such a manner that friction is applied to the rubbers of each wheel simultaneously and equally. In general detail of construction, the tricycle is built in the same way as the firm's " Club " bicycle, steel tube bein^ used for the framework, and the wheels being constructed in exactly the same way as the " Club" bicycle wheels. For ladies, a modifica- tion is usually introduced by making the cog-wheel of equal diameter, instead of speeded, so that the running is rendered still easier, a slight diminution of speed, of course, following this alteration.
The other tricycles of this firm comprise the " Club," the " Special Club," and the " R. A." tricycles, all of which are subservient to the " Cheylesmore."
It will be remembered that this firm was the first to introduce a tricycle in which the wheels were all of unequal diameter, and every- one who sees the present year's patterns will admit that the discard- ing of that style of machine has resulted in a decided improvement, both in easy and safe running qualities and elegance of appearance.
THE DOUBLE "EXCELSIOR" TRICYCLE. Ladies are slowly appreciating the advantages of three-wheelers and many of the gentler sex can be found courageous enough to mount an ordinary machine, and by dint of steady practice, get into the way of managingit thoroughly themselves. Still there will always be a large number of ladies who do not care to brave the possibilities of an accident such as may occur on a solitary ride ; and fortheir benefit, and in factfor the advantage of everybody who prefers sociability to solitude, double tricycles are coming into increased favour. By means of one of these machines constructed for two persons to ride together, greater safety is secured, through the greater stability consequent upon the increased width; sociability is ensured, the riders sitting side by side, and long journeys can be undertaken with a practically unlimited amount of luggage-accomodation. On a short journey for a day's pleasure or pic-nic party, a tolerably large sized hamper can readily be slung behind the seats ; and the pace can be suited to any desired speed, from the easy jog-trot rate of travelling without exertion to the spanking spin when both riders are strong and energetic. Of all the varieties of double tricycles, the " Excelsior " of Messrs. Bayliss, Thomas and Co., is second to none, the construction and design being all that can be desired. Large equal side wheels revolve independently, power being in each case trans- mitted from crank-shaft to wheel-hubs by cog-wheels and inter- mediate stud-wheels, all geared level, revolution for revolution. The upholstered seats are capable of independent adjustment to suit
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different heights 'of riders. The steering is done by a small trailing-wheel, is under the control of one rider only, and foot-rests are provided for each person. Compared with the cost of a single tricycle, a double one is very inexpensive, costing only a few pounds
additional ; and since a perfect novice can easily ride on one seat while a more experienced person rides on the other and controls the steering, it is quite feasible for the owner of a " Double Excelsior" to take all manner of people of either sex for a ride now and then with perfect comfort and safety.
THE LADY'S CAROCHE TRICYCLE. To enable the gentler sex to ride with complete safety, comfort, and elegance, is the object of this machine, which is from the works of the Caroche Tricycle Co., of Coventry. A neat-looking machine
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it is, too, which no lady need be afraid of mounting. Fitted with two equal-sized side wheels, it is driven by the one on the right of its rider, the other wheel revolving freely, enabling corners to be
turned with safety. The usual steering is effected by the rear wheel,, which has a spoon brake attached, and the upholstered seat has a comfortable back to support its fair rider when descending a hill with the feet on the footrests, which project from the side framework. The principal peculiarity of the machine, however, lies in the apparatus for , transmitting the power from the crankshaft to the driving - wheel. On the former is an ordinary cog-wheel, the cogs being, however, rounded at their edges ; a similar wheel is on the driving axle. Between these is what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary intermediate cog-wheel, but which upon closer inspection proves to be a wheel of peculiar and unique construction.
Two discs of steel are drilled at regular intervals round their edges, and into these holes are fitted pieces of steel of a kind of double-pear shape, in fact, steel balls having conically-shaped pivots which revolve between the steel discs forming the sides of the wheel. This wheel gears in with the cog-wheels before mentioned, and as each cog, in revolving, applies its friction to one of these steel pivotted balls, the ball revolves on its piv6t, thus doing away with much friction. The result is an increased ease of propulsion, and greater rigidity, and durability of the cog-wheel gear.
THE RUDGE TRICYCLE.
This is one of the most recently introduced tricycles on the unequal-wheeled pattern, power being transmitted to the single
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driving-wheel by a simple cog-wheel placed between the crank-shaft and axle-shaft cogs. The treadles revolve rigidly with the wheel, allowing full power of back-pedalling, and the gearing is level- — i.e., one revolution of the wheel for one of the treadles. A brake is applied to the rear steering-wheel, the guiding being by the ordinary rack-and pinion handle. The speciality of the machine consists in Rudge's ball bearings, which are fitted to all the wheels and the
crank-shaft, thus securing exceptional facility of revolution to all the parts. It is, altogether, a handsome-looking and soundly-built machine, which is no doubt destined to become as popular as its two- wheeled factory companion.
The firm of Rudge & Co. have removed their factory from Wolver- hampton to Coventry, and have now London offices at 50, Queen Victoria Street, E.G., where the "Rudge" machines can always be seen.
Ripley Illustrated. — It is, we understand, the intention of the Pictorial World, to publish on the 14th instant, a series of views of this well-known bicyclists' Surrey haunt, and the road thereto, in the style in ■ which our contemporary has recently been dealing with the various- watering places of England. Appropriate letterpress will accompany the engravings from the pen of Mr. C. W. Nairn. The Pictorial World will also publish -sketches of the Hampton Court Meet in theii issue on the 21st instant.
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THE " LEADER" BICYCLE.
Southsea, Landport, Portsea, and the old fortified town of Ports- mouth, are all included in the present town of Portsmouth, which has about one hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants, and is the healthiest of all the large towns in England. Situated at Southsea, but about a stone's throw from the Portsmouth Town Railway Station, are the Leader Bicycle and Tricycle Works of Messrs. G. Wallace, Ash and Co., a firm which is fast gaining notoriety. Until very recently this firm had as much as they could possibly do to compete with the local and district demands, but the improvements and novelties they have added to their machines, have justly caused orders from other towns and countries to increase to such an extent that they have been compelled to considerably extend their estab- hshment. The machine is handsome, light and cheap, having the forks and backbone of the best weldless steel tube, the backbone being i^-in. in diameter, following the wheel closely with very little taper, where it ends with semi-hollow steel back forks, holding a 1 5 -in. or i6-in. back wheel ; the front forks are wide at the top with a graceful taper and knife-edges. The head is the Stanley on the Humber principle, with an arrangement for oiling the centres with- out taking apart, and the handles are set low and long, either straight with the ordinary horn ends, or bent with the ends placed crosswise. The wheels are light and strong with potential rims, and large recessed gun-metal hubs, with about eighty-eight fine direct spokes. The cranks are fluted and adjustable. The spring is the single leader patent, with front and back action (;iouble leader spring fitted if desired), the former being generally preferred and likely to become very popular at no very distant date ; it is an ordinary top sliding spring, but the top end instead of being attached in the ordinary way to the neck of machine, is fixed to the ends of a bottom spring which extends back beneath the saddle for about eight inches each side of the backbone, where it is firmly fixed ; thus, although giving the front up and down play, so necessary for com- fort in riding, it slides at the back and effectually prevents that forward action so dangerous with springs fixed at the back ; another important advantage is that it sets low and consequently is not so difficult to mount as with some springs. These springs can be had separately_for i^J- each, and will fit any machine. The automatic isfitted~wne
brake is fitted when especially desired ; it can be applied with any degree of power, and will remain at that power independent of any irregularities the wheel may have, it can be released instantaneously, and at the same time, although applied by the handle, allows a rigid handle to be used. The bearings are single balls dustproof (iEolus or Rudge). The pedals are either rubber or rat-trap. The rubbers are of the best quality, and non-slipping if preferred. Taken alto- gether the excellence of the " Leader" Bicycle is now an established fact, and riders who have already purchased a machine and require more comfort in riding, combined with ease in mounting, should try a " Leader Spring. '
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ANDREWS' PATENT HEAD AND NECK.
The desire to secure rigidity in the framework of a bicycle by lengthening the centres of the Stanley head steering, without lengthening the head itself or raising the handles, has led to the introduction of several arrangements, amongst which is Andrews' patent head and neck, in which the neck is lengthened and the top centre-screw hollowed out to allow the neck to pass up to the Level of the top of the head itself. This will be readily understood by a reference to the appended illustrations, where figure i shews an ordinary head and neck in section, the centre being short and the
top adjusting-screw long, thus allowing considerable back-play, whilst fig. 2 illustrates the patented arrangement whereby the neck is enabled to be as long as the head without detracting from its easy turning and adjustable characteristics.
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THE "CHALLENGE" ADJUSTABLE BALLBEARING.
This, the latest addition to the hst of Adjustable Ball Bearings, is the invention of Mr. Green, from whom Messrs. Singer and Co. have purchased the sole right of use.
The above engravings will explain its principle, which is very simple. The inside of the case is conical, and into it is fitted a ring, divided at one side. The balls, 10 in number, run in a groove inside the ring, and also in a grooved bush fixed upon the hub, all being perfectly hard. A " cage" divides the balls. The adjustment is effected by screwing up a cap in the side of the bearing-case, which forces the ring iijto the conical case, and in
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doing so causes it to contract upon the balls, when the whole bearing then becomes practically one piece, the balls being con- tained in the one piece of metal forming the ring. It is necessary to explain that the open joint on one side of the ring has not the slightest effect upon the revolution of the balls, even if open three times as wide as it is.
WARWICK'S PATENT POTENTIAL RIMS.
For the purpose of securing that exceptional strength, ' and rigidity in the driving-wheel, which is not present with the generality of solid rims, the Patent " Potential" _ Rim has been introduced, by the well-known manu-
facturer of Aston New Town, Birmingham. This is of such pecuhar section that it is well-nigh impossible to buckle a wheel fitted with it, the fluted section providing an exceptionally strong and yet light receptacle for the rubber, which, whilst being infinitely cheaper than a hollow rim, has all the rigidity and stiffness which render the latter variety such a powerful one for racing and hill- climbing. UnHke most people with a good thing in the way of bicycle patents, Mr. Warwick does not restrict the use of these rims to bicycles of his own manufacture, but rolls them in large quantities for several makers who have adopted them, whilst any rider can, when ordering a machine of any make, stipulate for it to be fitted with Warwick's " Potential " Rims, for a merely nominal (if any) increase in price. The same remark applies to
WOOLLEY'S PATENT SPRING SADDLE.
This is also made by Warwick, and consists in a light pig-skin saddle, which, instead of a hard block underneath it, has a light flexible spring to support it, so that without raising the saddle in the least, a vast amount of additional flexibility is imparted to it, which will be appreciated by all who suffer from a stiif ordinary spring. By a slight modification in the clip, this saddle can be attached to the backbone of a racer, thus doing away with the necessity for a spring altogether, and enabling a larger wheel to be ridden. The saddle is made in two varieties ; in one (as illustrated) the spring passes from peak to pommel, sliding at the rear in a simple catch, whilst in the other the spring is "duplex," being, shaped like a tricycle spring, supporting the saddle at the rear, and each end of the spring shding as the flexibility is exerted. Both patterns are very comfortable, and- have been adopted, amongst other riders, by Mr. Cortis, for road-riding.
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''The Snh.-Capt. of E.B.C. presents his compliments to Beachy Head, and says he is an admirer of the antique bronze, and prefers that his bugle should remain as it is." Oh, of course, the respected sub, can go on his club runs with a dirty face if he likes, but it wouldn't be O.K. for all that.
A certain somebody who always likes to read somebody else's Wheel W^orZ^ when it comes in, was beautifully " cotched" over that "par" " For gentlemen only." I say, old party, that Mag' would have flown at your head in a hurry if you had been in range at the time. '• Sarved her right," bravo ! Spanks, one to you.
Nothing has been heard yet of the " Port of Portsmouth" B.C. this year ; hope it's all right ?
Poor Clarke (of the Portsmouth B.C.) isn't hkely to ride again just yet on account of sprained ankle. How about the Championship this year ? Get it well quick, my boy, come !
Talking of P. B.C., Hawgood, who was a warm member last year, is getting into form for the opening race meeting.
There has been a squabble about the medals this year for atten- dance at E.B.C. runs. Adams won it according to the committee's decision, but it was disputed by Wadey. A general meeting was called, and the club unanimously declared in favour of Adams, of course.
Wadey may be a good man, but may I just hint (in a friendly way, you know), to the respected parient thereof, to reserve the sponge, hat, &c., to the dressing room this year.
Because a drop from two or three mysterious-looking bottles, and a polishing up outside, with divers and several towels like the knob of a front door, does not have a pleasing effect upon the ladies present, especially when performed bang in the middle of the course, for the full benefit of all present.
Another thing, he may as well have a machine he can ride while he is about it.
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Now what do you think of this — Two well-known cyclists halt at top of West Street, Brighton, the following dialogue ensues : —
Charley : We've two hours to spare, old man, what shall we do ?
Little Tommy : Well, we may as well go to Church, or better still, to the Theatre.
Charley: Don't mind which, let's have a liquor first.
Result — they adjourn to a neighbouring pub., and do neither. I am not a moral man, but I am shocked, positively shocked.
I was in hopes that we should have had a few nice showers of rain to lay the dust before Easter, but I am doomed to disappointment. The roads all round Eastbourne want a lot of levelling yet. I wish that E.B.C. would charter a steam roller for a few weeks ; I think I would join their club if they could be so persuaded.
" Beachy Head."
IMPORTANT PROSECUTION BY A BICYCLE RIDER.
A TOLL-GATE KEEPER CONVICTED.
On Friday, April 8, at the Wimborne Petty Sessions, before C. J. Parke and W. Eolles Fryer, Esqrs., the Eev. C. J. Glyn, and Colonel Paget, Jane Brake, toll-house keeper, of Lytchett Minster, was summoned by Harry Carr Gibbs, of the Pembroke Hotel, Bournemouth, for unlawfully refusing, on the 27th March, to put open a turnpike toll-gate when requested to do so by the complainant in order that he might pass through the same with his bicycle.
Mr. Chamberlain appeared for the complainant, and Mr. H. T. Trevanion for the defendant.
Mr. Chamberlain said he was instructed by the Bicycle Union of London to appear for tbe complainant. The summons was issued under the Act 30th George III., c. 4, sec. 95, which enacted that every toll-gate keeper who should unnecessarily detain or obstruct a i^assenger or passengers from passing through the toll-gate should forfeit a sum not exceeding £5. At that time a bicycle was not intended to be included as a carriage, but it had since been decided to be one. The facts of the case were simple. The plaintiff and a companion were travelling, and when they reached the Lytchett gate they pulled up and dis- mounted. They found the gate locked, and they applied to tbe defendant to open it, but she refused to do so, telling them that if they wished to pass through they must go on the footpath. According, however, to the bye-laws of the country of Dorset, it was provided that if any person impelled a bicycle on the footpath he should be liable to a penalty of 40s. ; therefore the complainant was compelled either to scramble over the gate and take his bicycle with him, or to break one of the bye-laws. — In reply to Mr. Parke, Mr. Chamberlain said this was about half-past ten o'clock on Sunday morning. If the defendant had un- locked the gate and told the complainant to open it, this case would not have been brought forward. But it should also be stated that the clerk to the Turn- pike Trustees (Mr. ChisLett) having received complaints of a similar kind, wrote to the defendant requesting her to open the gate to bicyclists, but she refused to do so.
Mr. Trevanion said he disputed that sucli an order was given.
Mr. Parke said he supposed the defendant igaorantly refused to open the gate.
Mr. Chamberlain contended that she did not efuse ignorantly, anl he was instructed to^press for the fall penalty.
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Mr. Trevanion said he thought the facts would be admitted substantially, and it was simply a question of law.
Mr. Chamberlain said the question was whether the defendant had a righ to refuse to open the gate, and if she had, was she justified in bolting and barr- ing it, thus preventmg bicyclists from passing through.
Mr. Trevanion in defence said his client had not received any order from Mr. Chislett as to opening the gate, and if she had she was not bound to obey the order. The complainant was a member of the Society of Bicyclists, and with his friend he attempted to pass through the gate at half-past ten on Sun- day mornnig. In rural places it was usual to keep the gates closed, but when carriages came up they were opened. The gate in question was known by some as the Upton gate, and by others as the Lytohett gate, and it was near an inn kept by Mr. Phillips. The road was too wide for the gate to close it entirely, and there were posts on one side, so that persons could pass and bicycles could be taken through safely, this being the usual practice when the gate was shut. The complainant asked the defendant to open the gate, but it was locked, and she refused to do so. The complainant was not ri'^ing in a carriage, but he was, according to law, a foot passenger. The way through the posts was not a footpath, and if the complainant had wheeled his bicycle along it he would not have committed any offence, but would have done what was right and proper.
Mr. Parke said he could not remember that there was any footpath there.
Mr. Chamberlain said the posts were so close together that it was impossible for any bicycle or other carriage to pass through ; therefore it must be a path for the use of foot passengers only. If the bench decided this was not a foot- path he must ask for a case.
Mr. Parke said the question was whether the complainant could get past the posts ; if not, the gate ought to have been opened for him.
Mr. Trevanion, in support of his case quoted a decision of Justices Mellor and Lush, to show that whereas in a case of furious driving a bicycle was held to be a carriage, under the 78th section, yet as regarded payment of tolls, it was not a carriage ; thus a court of co-ordinate jurisdiction held a bicycle to be two different things. In course of further argument, Mr. Trevanion said that if a lady or servant had wheeled a perambulator to the turnpike gate she could not compel the toll-house keeper to open it, but must either lift the conveyance over the gate or wait till a carriage came along.
Colonel Paget : Do you mean to say that they need not open the gate to a lady or servant wheeling a perambulator ?
Mr. Trevanion : I am so instructed.
After some further argument.
The complainant said he knew the toll-gate well. There were four posts. There was a width from the gate post to the bank of about a yard, and four posts were placed there. He was compelled on Simday to lift the bicycle over the posts. The treadles caught the posts. He rode a 56 inch, but even a 50 inch machine could not go through. He was at Phillips's on the morning in question ; he saw a bicycle rider come to the gate, and he told him to make the defendant open it, but she refused to do so. — Cross-examined : A foot passenger could pass through the posts. Both treadles of his machine caught the posts, and it was necessary to lift the machine bodily over them. — By Mr. G-lyn : It was only because it was necessary to lift the bicycle over that these proceedings were taken.
Mr. Parke said the bench were clearly of opinion that the gate should have been opened, and the defendant must pay the nominal fine of one penny and costs.
The gate is about 2 J miles from Poole on the Wareham and Blandford road.
"The Wheel Would Galop." TMs excellent Galop, which actually compels the most lazy to dance, Is at length ready. Will be sent post free on receipt of 25 stamps.— Harry Btherlngton, 152, Fleet Street, B.C.
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Our is not the only pen to protest against the absurd multiplica- tion of small clubs, in North London especially. Writing in a contemporary, " Vortigern " says that he knows of at least two new clubs in that district which owe their existence to two tailors, who, having been unsuccessful in obtaining their appointments of club tailors in the clubs to which they formerly belonged, seceded, and persuaded several fellow members to do the same under pro- mises of offices in the new clubs. Verily, this is playing it very low down.
It is such facts as these which account for the respect in which the elder club in each neighbourhood is looked up to by all sensible men.
An unusuall}' good concert was given by the Lombard on March 15th, at Hampstead Vestry Hall, Miss Clara Samuell, Miss Marion McKenzie, Miss Puzley, Mr. Henr} Gu}^ Mr. W. H. Bungon, and Mr. Walter Pettitt, especially distinguishing themselves.
The Belgrave also gave a first-class concert and dramatic enter- tainment on April ist, at Ladbroke Hall, " In Possession " and " Good for Nothing " being the pieces de resistance.
The Alert is now captained by Jno. Gardner, J. Mc M. Shaw having resigned both the leadership and secretar3'ship ; the latter post is filled by Fred. A. Mc Cluer, 97, Wood Street, Cheapside.
Some Bromley men who visited the Red Lion, at Handcross on March 19th, report that the deaf and dumb ghost mentioned in " Icycles " seems to have been successfully laid, as their slumbers were not disturbed by it.
The Kildare have won a billiard match with the Clarence.
The name of the Hanley has been changed to " Crouch Hill," the headquarters being at Castle Hotel, Child's Hill, Findley.
The Granville and Highbury have each had occasion to take pro- ceedings against persons assaulting their members, an umbrella
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being the "lethal weapon " in the former instance, and a waggoner the delinquent in the latter case.
A couple of Pickwickians have also been assaulted by a drunken , man, who was promptly run in, and fined at the police court.
The Sun reports that it was " shewn the (milky) way home by five all-bright Stars." We shall have to revise our astronomy very soon if this sort of thing goes on. Already we learn that (the) Saturn is bigger than the Sun, and the Star bigger than either, whilst the Comet does not travel any faster than the stars, although one of the Stars rides a •' Meteor." Evidently it is no use trying to make clubs' names harmonise with their sponsors' habits.
The Surrey Arabs have altered their title to West Surrey.
Three members each of the Clarence and Comet have commenced hundred mile rides.
A tug-of-war before tea was indulged in by the Crichton and Forest Hill, resulting in failure, the rope being too weak.
The Unicorn Hotel is now the headquarters of the Redditch.
Summer socials at the Duke of Edinboro', Merton, have been resumed by the City of London.
The Christchurch have re-elected their President, Vice Captain, and Sub ; H. Perkins is Treasurer, and W. C. Sparkes, Sec.
Change of address. — L. Stronberg, Hon. Sec. Hull B.C., 3, Minerva Terrace, Spring Bank, Hull.
- The Tottenham uniform is changed to dark brown, with black huntsman's cap and hose. A. W. Beaton is captain, W. B. Nichols vice, and A. W. Davis sec. and treasurer.
Mr. W. J. Jenks is captain of the Walfruna, a recently-formed club in Wolverhampton, the inaugural dinner of which was held on March 26,
The North Bucks held their annual meeting at Olney on March 21, Mr. J. P. Pater being re-elected captain, with Mr. H. L Negus as vice and Mr. C. Sanders, of Newport Pagnel, hon. sec. and treasurer. A new club-room is projected.
Grey uniforms have been discarded by the Blackburn, chocolate being the chosen colour. The officers are: — Captain, Rd. Bridge ; sub-captain, H. Railton ; treasurer, Jno. Leigh ; secretary, Oliver King, Gawthrope View, Blackburn ; buglers, Peter Barton and M. Noblet ; committee, J. T. Charnley, Ed. Barton, A. Jardine, J. Preston, Rd. Seed, and Wm. Walkden.
The Swansea Amateur is going on well. The officers now are : — Captain, Stanley Head ; sub-captain, D. McKee ; hon. sec. and treasurer, Frank L. Michael; bugler, E. P. Fearn ; committee, J. L. Pritchard, L B. Watkins, J. C. Jones, J. Gan^, W. Ganz, and D. Barnett.
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Mr. Senecal is the new secretary of the Star, and Mr. G. Meves, treasurer.
Bicycle Union ranks still receive fresh accessions, the following clubs having decided to join since our last :^ — Bromley, Imperial, West Kent, Crown, Clevedon, Tudor, Wharfdale, Christchurch, and Rob Roy.
New Clubs. — " Kennington Rovers" : hon. sec, J. A. Score, 77, Leipsic Road, S.E. " Hampstead" : hon. sec, F. Percy Low (late of the Lombard B.C.), 17, Upper Park Road, Hampstead. •' Leander" : hon. sec, W. T. Manger, 20, Russell Road, Finsbury Park. " Ranelagh " : hon. sec, R. H. Dobson, 3, Grange Park, Ealing. " Gladstone " : hon. sec, J. Stevenson, 250, Upper Ufum Street, Glasgow. " Loughborough " : hon. sec, W. Borall, Lough- borough, Leicestershire. " Robin Hood," Halifax. " Swindon" : hon. sec, F. W. Marilliar. " Barbadoes" : hon. sec, E. R. Dray- ton, Barbadoes. " Lyndall" : hon. sec, H. Parsons, 15, Rock Street, Finsbury Park. " Atalanta" : hon. sec, T. Broadfield, Kidderminster. " Cupar" : hon. sec, W. S. Curr, 9, Kirk Wynd, Cupar, Fife, N.B. '* Abbey Institute" : hon. sec, J. Redman, Reading. " Solihull" : hon. sec, J. W. Ryland, Solihull. " Wal- fruna," Wolverhampton.
MIDLAND WHISPERS.
I came across a splendid example of Irish impudence the other day ; it seems the secretary of a mutual improvement society in an outlandish place in Armagh county, has been sending tickets for a course of lectures to come off there in May, round to the hon. sees, of bicycle clubs, and asking them to accept the same and remit the the amount, also hoping that " his appeal will meet with a generous and prompt response."
In more than one case that I know of, he will have very good reason to be satisfied with the response, that is, if he thinks more of the mutual improvement side of the business and less about the filthy lucre.
As an instance of the contagiousness of the bicycle fever, I know a family in which there are six sons, out of which number five ride and are in the same club, and their stable when all the jiggers are in together is what Dr. Watts would call " a pretty sight," as they do not confine themselves to two wheelers.
I am sorry to find the Midland Show will have to be postponed for a year, but if the makers really cannot spare the machines for a. week or so, it shows the trade is in a very healthy condition just now.
The rain made a hash of most of the Good Friday opening runs of the season, though I know one club that religiously carried out its fixture, and chaperoned its lady friends through the Dukeries in fine style, winding up the day's enjoyment by a trip on the light fantastic toe. HERewARD.
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JOTTINGS FROM THE EMERALD ISLE.
At last the Phoenix B.C. have thrown off their winter covering. The annual general meeting was held on the 2gth March. The officers and committee for the ensuing year are as follows : — President: Mr. R. Clifton. Captain: W. Merry. Sub-Captain: T. Berr}-. Secretary: J. Furlong. Committee: J. Berry, J. Keat- ing, R. Price, J. Godden, J. Coghlan. The opening run was fixed for Good Friday. Several new members were elected. Taking all things into account, the aspect of this club augurs well for the season.
Thei-e are rumours afloat in Dublin that we are to have a loo mile race this season. If these rumours turn out correct, it is to be hoped that it will not take place on the same course as the fifty is run on, as a much shorter course could easily be selected.
Several members of the D.U.B.C. intend to ride to Belfast for the Easter holidays. They will arrive just in time for the Ulster Athletic Sports, which include three bicycle races, a report of which I shall send next month.
Can there be any foundation for the report that bicycles are to be taxed ? or can there be any connection between this report and the Arms Bill (Ireland) ? Perhaps they put the bicycle under the heading of revolvers, and then there may be something about cart-ridges ; but I'll give it up, as I am not any good at solving problems.
The jarveys of Dublin have had an effectual stop put to their gallop, as regards their animosity towards cyclers. At the Com- mission Court on Saturday, gth ult., before Justice Fitzgerald, William M'Donagh, hack-car driver, was charged by Mr. C. Stamford lor having, by careless driving, damaged a tricycle which he (complainant) was riding, and also for having caused bodily injury. Defendent was found guilty, and ordered to pay £'] los. as compensation, and to hold himself in readiness to come up for sentence when called upon.
Since the above, a friend of mine had his tricycle nearly " corpsed " by leaving it outside his door on the S.C. road. While he was inside a jarvey tried if his "baste" could jump it. My friend took his name and number, so perhaps the jarvey will "jump " for it.
Six new members were elected at the last general meeting of the Eglinton B.C., held on the 5th ult. If they do not turn out a little more energetic than some of the old members, there is a likelihood that the club will not be heard of in the racing com- munity ; at least such is the opinion formed by
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A star of great magnitude appeared in the West, about the first week of April, in the shape of " Ab Initio," with his plated S.T.D. mi ! hi ! ain't it a good 'un ! This, I am pleased to say, he was treating with proper respect by riding, not degrading it as he is wont to do, by converting it into a " Coffee Grinder." After looking up a few Yeovil men, he rode with them over to Sherborne, and imported a little enthusiasm there.
Mr. Young, who was captain of the Yeovil club in 1880, has re- moved to Dorchester, and now captains the Dorchester B.C.
In the Nooze of April 8, " Teuton " describes Dorset and Hants as being the finest counties for bicycling in England. This is quite correct, "Teuton," my boy; allow me to endorse your opinion, Dorset and Hants are jolly pretty counties, and those wheelmen are possessed with an artistic eye and a sketch-book, I would strongly recommend to turn their silent steeds towards the Dorset vales.
There's a fellah down West who has lately been smitten with the Phonetic Craze, and the charms of a certain j^oung lady. The im- petuous duffer, however, unfortunately forgot to remove the following unique effusion from the saddle-bag of his double-seated tricycle : — " Oh ! phairest phelocycle, my phondness phor thee is not pheigned. Thy phacinating phorm, phraught with a phraternal rider is phiewed, phiguratively speaking, throughout this phaithless world. 'Tis thou who canst pherventl)' and phigorously invoke a phaithful love phor thy phlippant phleetness ; and 'tis thou, thou phaultless phavorite — pheerless of all phabricated dangers, who will shortly be phruitphul in phorwarding the interests of phreedom, by pheelingly aiding with me in the phirtuous elopement of my phaithphul Phlora !"
Sherborne, hitherto considered one of the healthiest places in the West of England — thanks to its excellent Local Board — is at present stricken down with fever, of that persuasion named cyclic fever. Sherborne School, with its 270 boys, has gone in en masse for bicycle riding. I was talking to one of the boys about it, a day or two ago, and he dried up with this remark : " Yes ! it's quite true, they are at present "cycle mad, and," he added con-
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solingly, " there are only three fellows in the school, now, who can't ride !" Well done, we'd really like to see a few more of the Public Schools go in for it in this manner.
There is a wheelman in the Blank-town Bicycle Club in Devon- shire, who formerly was an ardent lover of the wheel. Gradually he refrained from attending club runs, until at last it was discovered there was one of the female persuasion at the bottom of the matter. Twelve months ago, poor fellow, he went and got spliced, and consequently gave up cycling. At the beginning of this season, however, two or three members induced him to attend the opening run, and were rather surprised at the following result. 'Twas in March, and the wind blew the dust terrifically. A great cloud enveloped one of the riders and caused him to dismount with con- siderable velocity. Here the spliced gent showed his good training by instantly dismounting, and clasping the rider affectionately round the neck, exclaimed, " Did the windy-pindy blow the dusty-pusty in his eyesey-pyesey den !" There's a moral in this.
The Blandford B.C. turned out on Good Friday, if you please, and ran over to Sturminster, Lydlinch, &c., all highl}' elated at th2 splendid weather.
If I remember rightly, Spanks, junr., made an assertion in the April "Wheel World" to the effect that he was a born "poit." Well, Spanks, jun., has been taking an enormous number of lessons in poetising, and on the strength of Beachey's Head " poitery '" in the last number, I would implore him to have nothing to do with verse-making, and I'll state why: — Spanks, junior, doesn't want any more rivals ; he is a professional (Oh !) poit now, and intends instructing any number of would-be poits, at moderate figures. As a specimen — first select a few words rather indiscriminately, but still with a vague idea of versification, thus : —
expressed rest soon here junior
west, and then suddenly filling your brush well with color, — of which yellow ochre, brown pink, and bad English should be the chief components, — boldly fill in the ground-work as thus : — Thus Ada her sweet thoughts expressed, " Till I get th' Wheel World I shan't rest. Oh ! I hope 'twill be soon here For I'll read of Spanks Junior, That noted old brick of the West !" The Ilminster had their first run for the current season on April 7, to Chard, captained by Mr. Hansford.
I note that the enterprising firm of publishers, Messrs. Griffith and Farran, are about to bring out a new, revised, and enlarged edition of the Bicycle Book. This works purports to be a complete
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guide to the roads of the kingdom, and contains a list of hotels and places of notoriety.
The Wells commenced their season on Wednesday, April 13, and actually they didn't offer an invite to the enthusiastic.
SPANKS, JuNR.
BICYCLE UNION.
The following circulars have been issued by the Bicycle Union : — I, Lombard Street, London, B.C.,
22nd March, 1881. Dear Sir, — I have the honour to inform you that at a meeting of the Council of the Bicycle Union, held on March loth, Mr. H. L. Cortis, of Guy's Hospital, S.E., "Wanderers" Bicycle Club, was appointed Handicapper to the Union for the ensuing year.
The terms on which handicaps would be framed, were settled as follows : —
" One guinea for the first 50 entries, or any smaller number ; half-a-
guinea for every 25 entries, or part of 25 beyond 50." Special ATTENTION IS CALLED to the following Bbsolution: — "That no handicap should be framed unless accompanied by the fee." To ensure more accurate handicapping, and to keep more careful watch on the amateur status of competitors, it has been thought desirable to require entries to be made on a uniform entry form, a copy of which is sent herewith. Such forms can be obtained by clubs free, on application to myself.
The services of the Union Handicapper were called for 51 times during the last racing season : the Executive of the Union trust that their new handicapper may meet with equal if not greater success.
Secretaries are informed that the complete List of Entries must be in the hand of the handicapper — at least 6 days previous to the race — and that entries received later will not be haiidicajjped. I am, dear sir, yours truly,
ROBERT T CORK, Hon, Sec. I have to call your attention to the following notifications passed by the Council of the Union :—
(a) The Council of the Bicycle Union strongly deprecate the selling of prizes or realizing upon them, and the executive is instructed to take such action as they may think necessary when such sales or realizations are brought under their notice. {b) The executive is empowered to suspend, for a time, or permanently, anyone proved guilty of misbehaviour or unfair practice connected with bicycling. That anyone so suspended have the right of appeal to the Council. And also the following recommendations :—
(a) To offer no value prize (i.e. cheque or order on Tradesmen).
(b) To offer no prize for any race above the value of Ten Guineas, ex-
except for Challenge Cups, which have to be won more than once in orde jto become the property of the winner.
(c) To engrave every prize (when possible) with date of meeting and
name of winner.
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LONDON TO LAND'S END.
By Astyanax.
(.Concluded from page 258, Vol. 2.)
DULL, inauspicious-looking morning broke over London on the 4th August last, the day on which we launched down the front door-steps of a London house the two machines which were to carry us.
Soon after Launceston, occurred our only accident. My brother had his legs up going down a long hill, and, being suddenly seized with cramp in his fingers, was unable to use the brake, and lost control of his machine. Coming upon a large stone the wheel buckled, and threw him ; without injury, however, to himself, owing to the legs up position. We straightened the wheel and "resumed the pigskin."
From Launceston to Bodmin is 21 miles, of which the last 14. lead over a bleak, desolate moor, where we noticed some peat cut for use, and more tin mines. In the hollows between the ridges of hill a dense white mist, which saturated our clothes, gave the great grey masses of rock a ghostly appearance in the twilight. Distance, 231 miles from the start.
After a night's rest at the Royal, we began the day's journey with a good run of 11 miles over a really excellent road, followed by a halt of a quarter of an hour for ginger beer. We found to our great astonishment that the bottles were stamped in the glass, " Stolen from the West of England Redruth Brewery Company " — a good excuse, we thought, for ordering another two bottles, and again there appeared on them the inexplicable statement that they were " Stolen."
Eleven more miles brought us to Truro, where we dined at the Red Lion, and inspected the site of the new cathedral. At present it seems to be rather shut in by old and ugly houses, but probably some of these will be removed later on,
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On through Redruth, the centre of the mining district, and by no means a pleasing town, the road deteriorated, and had become very bumpy by the time we caught our first glance of Mount's Bay, and the noble looking Rock of St. Michael to the east of it. A spin of a few minutes landed us in Penzance, and, the Touring Club house being full, we established ourselves at Mount Bay House^ a pretty little private hotel on the esplanade, which can be strongly recom- mended for comfort and attention.
Most of Thursday mornmg we spent on the Battery Rocks, a ridge which runs out into the sea at the east end of Penzance. In the afternoon we rode over lo of the roughest miles we had yet experienced through Sennen (the most westerly village in the county, where we had tea at the "first and last inn" in England) to Land's End in time to see the sun set. One of the chiet beauties, in my eyes, of the Cornish coast is the wonderfully deep blue of the water, so different from that of our south-east watering places, whose chalk cliffs bring the sea very nearly to their own colour. The grand basaltic rocks, towering nearly 400 feet above the level of the sea, and the home of thousands of sea-birds, form a very appropriate Land's End, though, as bicyclists, we thought our country might have finished up with a less execrable piece of road.
Comi^ng back by the same road, we met about a dozen Sennenite families returning from Penzance market in ancient two-wheeled conveyances, all of whose horses promptly shied, despite their appa- rent great age, at sight of our machines. I believe even Dickens' forty-two year old cab horse, which from fear of falling, was never taken out of the shafts, would, had it lived, have shied, at a bicycle ! Distance, 300 miles from the start.
The whole of the next morning saw us again on the Battery Rocks, and the afternoon at the athletic sports, which included a three miles' scratch bicycle race, the first prize for which, a hand- some cup, I had the pleasure of enclosing in my portmanteau, in the evening. Both this and a slow race, which was carried off by an old Haileybury friend, now of the Edinburgh University Club, were run on a rough grass course of five laps to the mile. Before racing, we each oiled front and back wheels, which were running beautifully, for the first time since leaving home.
The same evening we chartered a boat for a row across the Bay to St. Michael's Mount, some three miles. The moon was brilliant when we started, making the bay look beautiful, but after we had covered about half the distance, she became hidden by some large banks of cloud, leaving us nearly in darkness. Guided, how- ever, by a light in the window of the castle, we rowed round the west side of the Mount, seeking a landing-place ; but in answer to our calls, a shrill female voice from the top warned us not to attempt it, as vv^e certainly had no intention of doing, without directions ; the rocks, to all appearance, rising sheer out of the
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sea. We therefore rowed to the opposite shore at Marazion ; and, as the wind was rising, and rain beginning to fall, we decided, after some opposition from my brother, considerably the more ardent waterman of the party, to leave the boat till the following day on the beach, and walk back by the coast road. Marazion (Mara, bitter, and the third vowel pronounced long) derives its name from its having been the point of embarkation to the pilgrims who visited the shrines of St. Michael from all parts of England. The rain ceased, and the moon again shone forth to light us on our way back to Penzance.
On Saturday, having satisfied the owner of the boat, my brother, who had, at least, reached the goal of the journey, and did not care to trust a buckled wheel further, returned by train to London, a very weary journey. I myself left Penzance by a good road through Marazion, Helstone, and Penryn, to Truro, following the instruc- tions of the courteous B.T.C. Consul at Penzance.
After dinner, a fair road took me to St, Austell, a little beyond which, at a village dedicated to the memory of a certain Saint Blazey, besides gathering my first blackberry, I met the only bicycle-hater we encountered. He was driving towards me in a high gig, and as the horse was restive, I at once dismounted ; whereupon he savagely demanded why I had not sounded a bell, the very last thing I should have thought of doing under the circumstances. I told him that besides the certainty of its sound alarming the horse, a bell was not required by the bye-laws when meeting a vehicle, which he denied, desiring my name, and adding that he should make some enquiries. He seemed however greatly surprised when I handed him a card with a London address, and said that, if he were wrong he should apologise.
I had a good tea at Lostwithiel, where, true to its name, I lost my purse, leaving it on the Royal Talbot table. On my afterwards sending my address, the proprietor promptly and honestly forwarded it. I passed the night at the London Hotel, Liskeard, paying the bill from Plymouth, which I reached next morning over a tolerable road, unfortunately a little too late for morning service. Liskeard (" the fortified Place") is one of the most ancient towns in the country, and has lately started a bicycle clnb. I went to church in the evening at All Saints', a new erection in a new and uninteresting suburb of the " Three Towns." Distance, 388 miles from the start.
On the morning of the 6th I visited the Hoe, and the other lions of Plymouth, and took to the road again at 5.30, intending to reach Totnes, and do the usual steamer excursion down the river to Dart- mouth. But this was not to be, for after covering the 10 miles to Ivy Bridge, two inches deep in dust, followed by a few more rather better, I found I had missed the turning, and determined to continue on the main road to Ashburton, where I stopped at the Golden Lion. — 416 miles.
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On Tuesday I rode through Newton Abbot, a growing place, to Torquay, which dissappointed me. Teignmouth which I Hked better, and Dawlish, over a road which was true to Harriot's description of a Devonshire lane: —
" In the first place 'tis long, and when you are in it,
It holds you as fast as the cage holds a linnet ;
For howe'er rough and dirty the road may be found,
Drive forward you must, since there's no turning round." There is, however, though —
" The banks are so high both to left hand and right,
That they shut up the beauties around from the sight." a good view to be had of the bay and coast line from Babbicombe Down above Torquay. It was " rough and dirty" and never shirks a hill, but this typical South Devon scenery is worth some trouble to see. It was on this road that a bicyclist met with a fatal accident in the autumn."
" Uphill, against will," as a Hertfordshire peasant once remarked to me, and I found it a real treat to spin over the 15 almost level miles between Dawlish and Exeter, though this made me even more sorry than I should have been that the home government had decreed this the goal, as far as bicycling is concerned, of my summer tour in 1880. Distance, 455 miles.
ASTYANAX.
Some scores of Kestrel, Alert, Rovers, Stars, Ino and other club- men are enthusiastic about the treatment they experienced at the "Minerva Hotel" at Southend. The people there know exactly how to make riders feel comfortable.
The " HuMBEB " Bicycle (Manupactueees.— Humbeb, Maebiott, and Coopee : Woeks — Beeston, Notts). — This celebrated machine is undeniably the fastest, lightest and strongest used on the racing path. The fastest one and two miles on record, also the greatest distance in one hour (18| miles 210 yards), have been accomplished upon them. As a roadster the ■'Humber" is tmdeniably mUes faster in a day's journey, and more durable than any other machine manufactured. The fact that the ' Humber " bicycles are now almost exchisively ridden by all bicyclists of distinction at the Universities and throughout the United Kingdom, is sufficient evidence of their superiority over all others. Samples are on view at the London Depot, 78, Bichmond Road, West Brompton. Price lists and testimonials free on application. — (Advt.)
Hollowat's Pills.— In general debility, nervous tremor, and mental depression, these unrivalled Pills have marvellous effect. They have won the confidence of millions in all parts of the civilised world. Constitutions shaken by sensual excesses, or by long residence in unwholesome climates, or by sedentary habits, are wonderfully renovated by a course of this extraordinary medicine, which powerful as is its action on the whole system, is perfectly harmless to the tenderest frame. The Pills are composed of rare balsams, without the admixture of a grain of any mineral whatever, or of any other deleterious substance. They operate directly, powerfully, and beneficially upon the whole mass of blood : nor can we question the fact when we see indigestion cured, liver complamts an-ested, the oppressed lungs brought into healthful play, and every physical function renewed and strengthened by their agency.
To TouBiNG Men.— The best guide to the main roads of Great Britain is contained in the " Bicycle Annual" for 1879, of which a few copies are still in print, post free. Is. 3d. For the crossroads see " Bicycle Annual" for 1880, post free Is. 3d.— Harry Etherington, 152, Fleet Street, London, E.G.
The Cyclist can always be obtained at 152, Fleet Street, Every Wednesday morning, after eight a.m. " Cyclist " is now unquestionably at the head of the Cycling papers, and is ■well worthy of the proud position.— London Office ; Harry Ethei-ingtoa, 152, Fleet Street, E.C
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Monster Meet. — The Tricycle Association has arranged a monster meet for Saturday, the 28th instant, at Ealing Common, at 5 p.m., to which all clubs, clubmen and unattached riders are invited. Those purposing to (if only for commissariat purposes) should communicate their intention to the hon. sec, Mr. Boverton Redwood, 85, Gracechurch Street, London, E.G.
The Tricycle Championship.— The course has been fixed for this event. This year it is to partake more of level running than last, and will be from Hounslow through Maidenhead towards Mariow and back — in all 50 miles. The date fixed is June 25th,
We understand that a certain " gentle " tricyclist at Coventry had her name and address taken for tearing up a path just outside the city whilst " tri"-ing the other day. The gentleman with the lady was of course very wrath and indignant, but nothing came of it after all. The excitement in the circle of friends was great, with the anticipation of the summons, fine, newspaper reports, letters to the 'cycling papers, &c.
To the Editor of the Wheel World. Sir, — I am glad to see that the subject of hiring tricycles is being ventilated in your columns. I am one of those who would often have an " outing " on a tricycle were it possible to hire one, but I cannot afford to purchase one, and if I could I would not care to do so until I had tried more than one kind to see which I preferred. I have made numerous enquiries and find that no one lets out tricycles. I cannot see why the same precautions that are found in the long run sufficient to protect the dealer who lets out pianos, sewing machines, etc., would not afford equal protection to the tricycle manufacturer, and certainly no respectable person would object to any reasonable guarantees. I trust that many other ladies, who like myself work hard, and would often enjoy the delightful recreation of tricycling if they could only hire a " tri." will add their complaint to tha^ o'^
Your Obedient Servant, A (would be) Lady Tricyclist.
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Dear Mr, Editor, — I can testify to the value of dep6ts for hiring tricycles, as suggested in your April number. At this time last year I was anything but a lover of the wheel, but being at Brighton in the summer, and strolling past the Aquarium, I came upon several of both sort of machines " for hire." Stopping to look out of curiosity, I soon yielded to the proprietors seductive persuasions to have a "bob's worth," mounted a three-wheeler (not without forebodings), pressed the pedals, and lo ! a new existence was opened to me. Thenceforth there was no rest for me until I became possessed of a machine of my own, but I might have looked at the machines in shop windows till doomsday before such a result came about. In fact, I believe that
old P 1 himself might be caught in the same way as I was, and
should not be surprised to see his w p careering about some
day. B.
[If those dilapidated Bath-chairs at Brighton can do this, what may not be accomplished by a few really good tricycles ? — Ed. W.W.I
HOW I RODE WITH THE TRICYCLE RACE.
. (By "Faed")
|00D night, Faed. Now do leave off that horrid block, and go to bed ; it is past twelve, and your poor eyes are looking dreadfully red ; you'd better go to bed now, and finish it in the morning. So spake my beloved maternal parent one Friday night last November, when I was hard at work by gaslight, engraving a " block" which was due at the printers at 2 p.m. the following day, and which I was bent on finishing before I went to bed, having firmly decided to ride over to Finchley the next morning, and start with the competitors in Ihe 50 mile tricycle ride for the champion- ship. I had been " slogging into " this same block all day, and calculated that I had now only three hours' work left to finish it.
It was in vain for me to put this fact before my mater, and to explain that if I went to bed I should certainly not get up in time to finish the block before starting for Tally-ho Corner, for she, with all a woman's natural pertinacity, objected that there was no need to start for Tally-ho Corner at all, and I could just as well go out for a ride later on in the day. So at length I affected to give way to her reasonings, and putting out the gas, mounted the stairs and turned into bed. Without undressing, however, for be it known that I had laid a deep plot within my own inner consciousness, and this appar- ent pliancy to my mother's desire was merely a ruse upon my part. Following out this plot, in the course of half-an-hour I arose and stole softly down the stairs, re-lit the gas, and, quietly sitting down to my work, plied my "gravers" and "scorpers" to such good purpose, that the remaining piece of the drawing on my block was
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soon cut into the requisite sharp rehef, and having inked it over and taken a proof, I paeked it up ready for despatching by the " slavey" to the city ; and putting away my tools and paraphernalia, crept up the stair as the hands of my watch pointed to XI and IV respec- tively. Throwing off my garments, then, I was soon wrapt in a profound sleep.
* ;;; * ;i; *
"Hullo, young fellow! tumble up, it's past eight o'clock, and you've got that block to finish, you know." The speaker was Mr. Faed, senior, and the first five words comprised the formula with which he had woke me every morning for any number of years past, for be it known that my slumber is as that of the dormouse in winter, and was I not to be called, I should inevitably sleep on till Doomsday. Up I tumbled accordingly, and hurriedly performed the matutinal tubbing operation, crowded on my uniform, swallowed a cup of cocoa, and was soon mounted on my lightr oadster and spinning away through the Green Lanes, up Muswell Hill, and so to Tally-ho Corner, which I reached at half-past 10, too late for the start.
Piling on the pace I soon caught up with the tricyclists, and ran alongside our " Jarge," on his gigantic Humber, till the turning- point at St. Ibbs, when I agreed to give him half-an-hour's start and see which of us could reach Tallj'-ho first. The half-hour I occupied in getting outside something in the way of grub, and when the time arrived for me to start, off I shot, and began to make the miles fly behind me in such form as I had never done before. Up hill and down I " scorched" along, every minute almost seeming to pass one or more tricyclists, so that when Potter's Bar was reached only "Jarge" and Vesey were in front. " Five minutes in front " was the news at Barnet, down whose hill I went thumping and banging on my light roadster, and the trees and hedges seemed to whirl by me at a terrific rate, for I was thoroughly determined to mow down the " tri," and went plunging along at a rate such as no mere race for a prize would have evoked from me. Still no signs of the Humber. Ah ! what's that ?— yes, that strange appearance in the distance is " Jarge !" Now for it ! Setting my teeth for the last terrific spurt, within sight of the winning post, down went my nose in perilous proximity to the rubber, and shove, shove, pull, pull, tug, tug, clatter, clatter, bang! bang! over the stones I dashed — nearer yet — only a hundred yards to the post, and I still twenty behind the " tri." " Go like blazes !" I thought, and with a final spurt such as I hope I shall have the power to put on in the next mile handicap I run in, I dashed up to within a yard of the ponder- ous Humber and shot
* ;;< '-fi if. -Jp
" Hullo, young fellow ! tumble up ; come, it's past eight o'clock, and you've got that block to finish, you know."
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Wha — at the — naughty word — is the meaning of this ? thought L In bed, and with my clothes all on, too ! But there, still un- used ; gas burning dimly. " Ber — lud ! this is the biggest sell I ever met with. I must have dreamt all about that race ; yes, and all about getting up and finishing that block too ! Just my luck."
Still, some doubts haunted me, but upon going downstairs I received full confirmation of the fact that I had been the victim of a most disgusting hallucination, for there was my " block," and still with the three hours' work to be done on it ; and the conviction forced itself upon me that I must have dropped asleep whilst endeavouring to perpetrate my pious fraud upon my maternal parent, and that all the rest was but the outcome of an imagination over- wrought by hard work on prOsaic wood blocks.
So there was nothing for it but to "slog in" and get the thing done.
Should this meet the eye of such of my friends as expected to see me on the road between Finchley and St. Ibbs, they will understand now how it was that I did not turn up according to agreement.
And "Jarge" has an explanation of my breaking the appointment to make the pace for him ; an explanation which I trust he will accept and in future abstain from blaming me as the cause of his losing the championship.
Note by G. L. H. — This is all very fine, Faed, but it is evidently a put-up job. That dreaming dodge is played out for Christmas stories, so it won't wash.
P.S. BY THE Author. — But it has the merit of being literally true this time !
SURREY ROADS.
At the County Quarter Sessions last month, the surveyor for the county of Surrey, Mr. C. H. Howell, read the following repoit as to the main roads in the county. It would be a great thing if all county surveyors could be induced to furnibh similar reports upon the roads under their supervision, and to speak as straightly about them as does Mr. Howell, we might then begin to see an improve- ment in many of our highways. If any of our readers come aci-oss a similar report for any other county we hope they will send it us, as the information is of much use and interest to cyclists : —
BiiiCKHEATH District. — More materials and labour are reqiured on the main roads in this district, especially between Shalford and Guildford, where the traffic is heavy.
Ckoydon Distbict.— The main roads in this district have not improved sitce last year. In consequence of the bad weather and heavier traffic mere materials will be required this year. The E^isom Eoad has not yet lecovered from the effects of the drainage works executed by the Croydon Sanitary Authority.
Dorking District. — Much has been done on the Horsham and Leatherhead Koad, which only came under the management of the Board in November last;
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but the stones were not laid in time, and in many places the drainage is defective. I expect next year to find the road in much better condition. The portion of the Leatherhead and Guildford Road in this district is in fair order, but is not so good as the section of the same road in the Epsom district, where the stones are broken smaller and rolled. A good roller is wanted in the Dorking Highway District.
Epsom District. — The Epsom and London Road appears to me to require more labour and materials to bring it up to the proper standard for a main road. The Epsom, Dorking, and Horsham Road trust having expired in November last, the road through Ashtead and Leatherhead to the parish of Mickleham has become a main road. It was handed over to the Board in a very bad state, and although as much as could be expected has been done in the time, still more has to be done to bring the road into good order. The drainage is bad in many places, especially towards Mickleham,
Egham Paisisu. — I regret to state that I am again compelled to refuse the certificate for the main road. The Board of Surveyors persist in using, from Staines to the top of £Egham Hill, materials totally unfitted for a road with so much traffic. Their only excuse is, that the district does not afford better gravel ; but supposing this to be true, I do not feel myself justified in accepting the plea, as many other parishes in the county have to go beyond their bounds for materials for the repair of roads.
Faknh.vm Disteict. — The main road from the town of Farnham to the turn- ing to Wrecclesham requires a stronger and cleaner material. The Guildford Road, although better than last year, is not yet in a satisfactory condition. The roads would be imjproved if more care were bestowed on the preparation of the materials, as in no part of the district have the stones been properly broken.
GoDAiiMiNG DiSTKiCT. — With the exception of the Lythe Hill Road, the main roads are in better order than they were last year, but there are still some por- tions of the Pet worth and Guildford Roads which require further repairs, and on parts of the Hascombe Road there are many loose stones, in consequence of the repairs not having been done in time. The Lythe Hill Road, when in- spected, was in a verj' bad state. The traffic during the winter has evidently been more than the road could bear. As the principal reason for declaring this a main road was the amount of the traffic, 1 have informed the Highway Board that I shall be unable to give a certificate unless they repair the road at once, and will undertake before next winter to have it metalled and made strong enough to carry the traffic without being out through.
GoDSToxE Disteict. — The main road is improving, but better drainage and more places for stones for occasional repairs are required in some par-ts. I notice that the stones laid in October last during dry weather formed a more compact and even surface than the stones laid later in the season, when the ground was softer.
GuiLDroHD Disteict. — On the whole there is an improvement in the main roads, but the drainage on the Epsom Road is defective in many places and should be seen to at once. The road between Meirow and Guildford requires more constant attention and more materials.
Ham Common Local Boaed. — The main road generally is in a fair state, but the sides in places are not in as good order as they should be and the drainage in front of the cottages near Beverly Bridge requires attention.
Kingston Boeough. — The main roads in this borough were when inspected in excellent condition.
Kingston Highway Disteict. — The main roads are not yet in a satisfactory state. The roads near Morden and Merton were both much out of repair-. The Board Surveyor attributed the defects on the Merton-road to the Croydon drainage works, and said that the Morden-road had recently been subjectd to some exceptionally heavy traffic between the brickfields and the Morden Rail- way Station. The Board had instructed him to have the road put into repair at once, and it was intended to claim compensation from the proprietor of the
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brickfields for the extra expense. I am satisfied that more material and much more frequent cleaning and repairs are required for the main roads in Merton and Mordeu, where the traffic is heavy and constant. In the country parts of the district the sides of the roads might be improved.
MoRTLAitE District. — The main roads are generally in a satisfactory condi- tion, but I am still of opinion -it would be an advantage to the district if the drainage in some places were improved.
ReictAte BoTiotTGH. — The main road is not so good as some of the other roads in the borough, and I informed the surveyor that next year I should expect to find it in a better state of repair.
Eeigate District. — The main roads, although perhaps better than they were last year, are not yet in as good order as they should be. I had to call the surveyor's attention to defects near Gatton and Merstham, and to the piece of the road near Horley liailway station. He promised to see to these places, and I hope next year to find a general improvement in the main roads of this district.
SuRBiTON District. — The main roads are in a satisfactory condition.
Wimbledon Parish. — The road between Merton and Putney Heath is in a fair condition, and the drainage of the road is better than it was last year, but a few more gulleys are wanted. Considering the amount of traffic, I think the road should be more frequently cleaned.
WiNJ)LESHAJi Parish. — The road is in a better state than it was last year, but inore materials and labour are required on the portion near the Sunningdale Station, and more care should be taken to have the stones properly broken before they are laid.
PATENT RECORD.
[Compiled by Hart and Co., Patent Agents, 28, New Bridge Street, E.C.
APPLICATIONS FOB LETTERS PATENT, lion. W. R. Lake, Southampton Buildings. Saddles of bicycles, &c. (com. by
C. H. Veeder, Plattsburg, U.S.A., complete specification), 17th March,
1881. 1187. J. T. Warman, Coventry. Tricycles, also applicable to other velocipedes,
18th March, 1881. 1219. T. Tongue and T. E. Bladon, Birmingham. Bicycle and tricycle lamps,
19th March, 1881. 1229. W. H. Halliwell, Brighton. Manufacture of shoes for the use of
velocipeders, 21st March, 1881. 1234. J. Southgate, Fleet Street, W. Smith and E. Liddell, Ipswich. Propulsion
of bicycles and tricycles, 21st March, 1881. 1264. W. R. Lake, Southampton Buildings. Velocipedes (com. by G. B. Scuri,
Turin, Italy), 22nd March, 1881. 1313. J. Harrington, St. Luke's. Bicycles and tricycles, 24th March. 1881. 1344. E. R. Settle, Coventry. Velocipedee, 25th March, 1881. 1467. S. C. Straker, Bishopsgate Avenue. Apparatus for registering the distance
travelled by bicycles, &c., 4th April, 1881. 1563. J. C. Garrood, Fakenham. Velocipedes, 11th April, 1881.
NOTICES TO PROCEED Have been given by the following applicants on the dates named : — 15th March, 1881.— 4653. T. Pritchard, Coventry. Velocipedes, 11th Nov., 1880. loth March, 1881.— 4707. E. Burstow, Horsham. Velocipedes, 16th Nov., 1880. 15th March, 1881.— 830. H. Kinder, Leicester. Tricycles, 26th Feb., 1881. 18th March, 1881.— 4763. C. G. Hawkins, Forest Gate. Tricycles and other
velocipedes, ISth Nov., 1880. 22nd March, 1881.— 929. J. Hopwood.HeatonNorris. Velocipedes, 4th March 1881.
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25th March, 1881.— 4873. T. J. Palmer, Fulham, and C. F. Dietrich, Dalston.
Bicycles and tricycles, 24th Nov., 1880. 25th March, 1881.- 679. J. Harrington, St. Luke's. Tricycles and bicycles,
16th Feb., 1881. 29th March, 1881.— 1169. W. R. Lake, Southampton Buildings. Saddles of
bicycles, &o. (com. by C. H. Veeder, Plattsburg, U.S.A.), 17th March,
1881. 8th April, 1881. — .5294. J. Radges, Coventry. Construction of wheels for
transmitting motion in velocipede gearing, 17th Dec, 1880. 12th x\pril, 1881.— 891. T. Humbrr, T. R. Marriott and F. Cooper, Beeston.
Construction of wheels for bicycles, &c., 2nd March, 1881.
ABRIDGMENTS OF SPECIFICATIONS
Published during the month ending 15th April, 1881.
3347. W. R. Bull, Angell Road. Apparatus for carrying luggage on bicycles. This invention extends the fork on both sides below the shaft, where it terminates in a frame or hanger, to which can be attached a light box or receptacle, which may be made of any convenient shape. The hanger can be made separate from the fork and attached thereto (partly com. by H. P. Kimber, St. John's Road). 18th August, 1880. Price 6d.
347H. N. K. Husberg,' Stockliolm. Bicycles, &c. This invention uses ratchet pedal levers in combination with springs and gearing, as described in the specification of Patent No. 3564 of 1879 ; and in addition thereto employs another clutch lever mounted on the same axle as the other, and connected at its outer end to the saddle, from which it receives motion. As the rider raises himself, the saddle is raised by a spring, and when he lowers Ijimself , the downward motion of the saddle is communicated to the wheel, and thus assists in the propulsion of the velocipede. Another improvement is, where between pivoted parts ratchets and pauls are generally used, this invention employs balls or x'ollers, placed in grooves or recesses so shaped, that the friction will lock the balls or rollers, and keep them in position. Again, in roller bearings, the middle portion of the rollers is of larger diameter than the ends, and collars are pla,ced on the axle, so as to bear against these smaller ends and keep the rollers in their places. 27th August, 1880. Price 6d.
3578. W. J. Eraser, Haverstock Hill. Vehicles propelled by manual power. This is an improvement on Patent No. 4458 of 1879, whereby the steering gear is improved. It introduces near the oscillating point of the driving levers an " universal joint," connected to the steering rods, whereby there is less friction in turning the steering gear at any time, while the levers are in motion. 3rd Sept., 1880. Price 6d.
3598. C. D. Abel, Southampton Buildings. Bicycles and tricycles. This is to enable the rider to assist his feet by the actions of his arms and hands. It consists in connecting the treadle cranks to rocking levers, provided with handles, and pivoted to brackets fixed to the steering axis of the bicycle or tricycle (com. by La Societe Clement et Cie, Paris). 4th Sept., 1880. Price 6d.
3604. T. Humber, T. R. Marriott and F. Cooper, Beeston. Wheelsfor bicycles, &c. The cellular rims of the wheels are formed of three plates of metal, two of which form the shell of the rim, and the third is so arranged as to abut against and support the two former. The spokes also are attached to that part of the rim which is farthest from the axle, and thereby causes the tensional strain of the spokes to act centripetally on the rim. (Pro. pro.) 4th Sept., 1880. Price 2d.
The Sportsman (Dec. 23rd, 1880) says "Ictcles" the " Wheel Woeld " Annual, is one of the ueatest bits of literature ever been issued, &e. "Ictclbs"w111 be sent Post free on receipt of 15 stamps.— Harry Etherington, 152, Fleet Street, B.C.
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OUR CLUB DIRECTORY.
CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL NUMBER.
Druids B.C. — Entrance fee lOs. 6d. and subscription 10s., and not 2s. 6d. and 6s., as therein stated.
Caenaevon Amateuk. — Hon. sec, W. C. Wishin, Pool Side, Carnarvon ; vice., G. F. Jackson.
Wells Amatede and "Weexeoed B.C's. — The badges of these chibs were transposed.
Market Drayton B.C. — New hou. sec, W. A. Sneade, Shropshire Street, Market Drayton.
Hull Amateur. — Hon. sec, E. W. Ingleby, jun., 5, Carlton Terrace, Spring B^nk, Hull; vice, B. Davis.
Andeossan. — Hon. sec, Geo. Kinnear, 31, Montgomerie Street, Androssan, BADGES ONLY
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPQNDENTS.
H. Clarke and other Secretaries. — It is impossible, in a monthly magazine, to find room for the insertion of club-run fixtures ; any unusual events we are always pleased to notice. Your letter arrived too late for us to reply to last month. J. B. Buck. — Too late last month. Send by the IStli if possilDle, later we cannot guarantee space. A. B. C.^Thanks, but scarcely topical enough, we are afraid. The 48in., W., K.B.C. — Ehythm very faulty ; not up to the mark. Dudley Hughes. — Thanks. L. T. Healy. — Thanks ; we hope to be able to use several of your sketches very shortly. Halt. — (1) By the treadle is infinitely superior ; first practise by the left treadle, swinging the right leg round the backbone as the left treadle comes down, and alighting on both feet simul- taneously ; when you can do that, ])ractise getting off by the other treadle, simply standing on it as it rises, thus letting it lift you out of the saddle while you slowly swing the left leg round and drop gently to the ground with your left hand on the saddle. (2) Press both feet on the treadles simultaneously, pushing also at the handles so as to let the machine run away from under you, droj) on to your toes with one leg on each side of the backwheel, taking care to keep your feet well apart so as not to alight on the step or the back wheel itself. In all cases, come down "slack," i.e., let your toes touch the ground, not the heels, and let your body be springing instead of stiff, so that the knees "give" with the shock of touching the ground ; unless this is done, the concussion is likely to cause headache. (3) Dismounting over the handles is ornamental but not very useful, it cannot be easily done with the wide handle-bars which are now in fashion. (4) No trouble at all. Get one of Hillman's new adjustable steps ; the price is 5/- F. T. G. — The Tricycle Handbook is now ready, and can be had from The Cyclist Office, Coventry, ]price 1/3. It is the only book on the subject.
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Specially constructed for Bicyclists and Sportsmen ; is not liable to disarrangement in mounting and dismounting, Highly finished, special Stud and Eegulator, Sapphire Pallets, Full Cap ; Fuzee Adjustment ; can be had with or without. " THE CYCLIST " REGISTEKED TEADE MARK. Extract from a lecture on watchmaking, by Mr. Edward Bigg, M.A., of the Royal Mint, at the Society of Arts, on February 1th, 1881. " But it will he a matter of regret if in the highest branches of the English trade the Fuzee is abandoned in favour of the gong-barrel, as we have it at the present day."
Price, Silver from £^ los., Gold, from £11 iis.
High-class Chronographs, Repeaters, and Chronometers. Special Watches of any
description made to order.
P.0.0. payable at Charing Cross ; Cheques crossed GLYN & Co.
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D . H . F . PREMIER.
HILLMAN'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE BALL BEARINGS.
"One Thousand Four Hundred and Five Miles in Six Days.''
This wonderful performance, which was achieved in September of last year, on a 53-incIi D.H.F. Premier, still remains uiiapproaclied,
although several attempts have been made this year upon Machines of other makes.
Bicycles. Tricycles Jap. Nic. Jap. Nic 12/6 17/6 13/6 18/6
7/6 10/- 8/6 I'i/- 15/- 20/- 16/- 21/- 10/6 13/6 11/- 15/-
No. 1. Single wick with springs ^ No. 5. Single wick without springs. . » No. 2. Double wick with springs
No. 6. Double wick without springs
TESTIMONIAL.
Leamington, Oct. 14, 1880. ^ 3 Dear Sirs.— Please send another large size " Cooper's 3 Patent Lamp," so that I may get it to-morrow. It is the grandest thing in lamps that I have ever seen or tried.— Yours truly, W. Tattebsfield.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS:
Hillman, Herbert, & Cooper,
"PREMIER" BICYCLE WORKS, COVENTRY.
CAUTION.— Bicycle Agents are cautioned against selling Lamps bearing an infringement of our -Trade Mark. All Lamps of our Make have the name of the firm in full on a Brass Plate.
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NOW READY. GET IT 1 1
THE
TRICYCLISTS' IMSPENSABLE AMDAL
HANDBOOK, GUIDE TO THE PASTIME,
AND
COMPLETE CYCLOP/EDIA UPON THE SUBJECT,
BY
^*PEN^Y -I- gf a]^MEY,3tf^
Author of the "Indispensable Bicyclist's Handbooh," The Guide to Bicycling," <&c. and Editor of the 'Cyclist.
CONTENTS.
Section I. — General Notes on Construction and Principlea of Design.
Section II. — Analysis of the Tricycle — The Wheels — Binas — Spokes — Cranks — Pedals — Bearings : Plain, Roller and Ball — The Frame — Springs — Saddles — Handles — Steering Gear — Driving Gear — Brakes — Footrests — Accessories — Wrenches — Oilcan — Lubricators — Valise — Bells — :Lamps — Distance Registers — Wheel Washers — Tyre Binders.
Section III.— A Glance at the Tricycle Trade of the United Kingdom- Coventry — London — Birmingham — Wolverhampton — Notting- ham— Leicester — Mansfield — Bedford, and other towns — Full Description of 100 Machines — Manumotive Carriages — The Steam Tricycle— Comparative Viev? of Prices, Sizes and Methods of Driving.
Section IV.— The Tricycle ; How to Take Care of it, How to Ride it, and How to Select it.
Section V. — Tricycle Clubs, Races and Institutions — The Tricycle Association — Races of the Past Year. — The Championship — List of Clubs — Directory to Manufacturers — Addenda.
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WHO'S WHO; AP WHERE TO FIND HIM
IN "THE WHEEL WORLD."
Agents.
MOIR, HUTCHINS & HICKLING, 30, Queen Victoria Street, E.G. SARGENT, W., 9, Brecknock Road, Camden Road, N. Backbone and Rim Makers.
DEVEY, J., & CO., Tower Works, Wolverhampton. [ham.
SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C., Saltley Mills, Birming- WARWICK, T., Alma Street, Aston New Town, Birmingham.
Bag: Makers. LAMPLUGH & BROWN, M.I.P. Serviceable, 135, Great Colmore
Street, Birmingham. SPURRIER, W. J., Takeabout, 119, Newhall Street, Birmingham.
Bearing^ Makers. AVES, W. O., The Pickwick, 46, Barbican, E.G. DEVEY, J., & CO., Tower Works, Wolverhampton. [ham.
SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C., Saltley Mills, Birming -
Bell Makers. CHALLIS BROS., Bushberry Works, Homerton. [E.C,
HARRINGTON, J., Arab Alarm, 18, Norman's Bldngs, St. Luke's SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C, Saltley Mills, Bm'ham'.
Bicycle Biding^ Schools. AVES, W. O., The City Oval, 46, Barbican, E.C. CITY BICYCLE SCHOOL, Chequer Yard, Aldgate High Street, E.C. SARGENT, W., 9, Brecknock Road, Camden Road, N.W.
Bicycle Makers. AVES, W. O., The Pickwick, 46, Barbican, E.C. BA^YLISS & TIMMS, Perfection, East Street, Coventry. CARVER, J., Hollow Spoke, Alfred Street Mills, Nottingham, CENTAUR BICYCLE CO., Ceiziawr, West Orchard Works, Coventry. DEVEY, J., & Co., Express, Tower Works, Wolverhampton. GRIFFITHS & SONS, S., (Universal) Clyde Works, Heath Town,
Wolverhampton . HARRINGTON, J., Arab, 18, Norman's Buildings, St. Luke's, E.C. HOUGH, T., Florentine, Florentine Works, Wolverhampton. HUMBER, MARRIOTT & COOPER, Number, Nottingham. KEEN, J., Eclipse, Surbiton, London, S.W.
LLOYD & CO., Whitmore, Great Hampton Works, Wolverhampton. MARKHAM, A., C/?am/)^o«., 345, Edgware Road, Shepherd's Bush, W. MOIR, HUTCHINS & HICKLING, 30, Queen Victoria Street, E.C. PALMER & HOLLAND, Interchangeable, Aston, Birmingham. PARR, J., Star, 58, Navigation Street, Leicester. SIMPSON, S., & SON, Defiance, Mansfield, near Nottingham. SMITH, W. C, Imperial, Crocus Street, Nottingham. SMITH, SONS & CO., Dart. Bow Works, 45, West Street, Sheffield . SMITH, T., & SONS, The Viaduct, 61, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. STASSEN, J., & SON, Nonpareil, 251, Euston Road, N.'W.
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Bicycle Tyre Makers.
EAST LONDON RUBBER CO., 3, Great Eastern Street, E.G. Bug'Ie Makers.
HENRY KEAT & SON, Buglet, Matthias Road, Stoke Newington, N. Fittings, Makers of.
DEVEY, J., & CO., Tower Works, Wolverhampton. LLOYD & CO., Great Hampton Works, Wolverhampton. SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C., Saltley Mills,
Birmingham. WARWICK, T., Alma Street, Aston New Town, Birmingham.
Handle (Ivory, Horn, "Wood, &e.) Makers. GOULDTHORPE, H., 107, Rockingham Lane, Sheffield. SMITH, SONS & CO., Bow Works, 45, West Street, Sheffield. SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.G., Saltley Mills, Birming- ham.
Hollow Forks, Makers of. SMITH, T., &'SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C., Saltley Mills,
Birmingham. WARWICK, T., Alma Street, Aston New Town, Birmingham.
India Rubber Tyres, Makers of. SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C., Saltley Mills, Birmingham,
L<anip Makers. DEARLOVE, J. H.,King of the Road, Comet, Combined Head and
Hub, 39, Arlington Square, Islington, N. REA, NEALE, & BOURNE, Coopers Inextinguishoble, &c. (Patent),
St. Paul's Works, Birmingham, and 52, Queen Victoria St., E.C. SMITH, T.,&SONS, Holborn Viaduct, Saltley Mills , Birmingham . Nickel Platers.
IVipple and Screw Makers.
SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C, Saltley Mills, B'm'ham.
Nnt Makers. SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C, Saltley Mills.B'm'ham.
Perambulator Makers. LLOYD & CO., Great Hampton Works, Wolverhampton. Pfaotoi^apher.
Ribbon and Badge Maker.
W. BOYDEN, 34, Woodlea Road, Stoke Newington, N.
Saddle Makers. LAMPLUGH & BROWN, Suspension, 135, Great Colmore Street,
Birmingham. SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.C, Saltley Mills,
Birmingham. WARWICK, T., Alma Street, Aston New Town, Birmingham.
Silversmiths, Medallists, dec. TYLER, E., 42, Exmouth Street, Clcrkenwell, W.C. -
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Spoke Makers.
DIAMOND WIRE, 4, Red Cross Street, E.G. [Birmingham.
SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.G., Saltley Mills, WARWIGK, T., Alma Street, Aston New Town, Birmingham. Sundries and Requisite Dealers.
SAMUEL, J., 239, Upper Street, Islington. [Birmingham.
SMITH, T., & SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.G., Saltley Mills,
Steel Tube Makers. SMITH, T.,& SONS, Holborn Viaduct, E.G., Saltley Mills, B'm 'ham.
Tricycle Makers. BAYLIS, TIMMS, & GO., Coventry Perfection, East St., Goventry. GENTAUR BIGYGLE GO., Centanr, Convertible, and Compressible,
Goventry. HUMBER, MARRIOTT, & GOOPER, Number, Nottingham. LLOYD & GO., Whitmore, Great Hampton Works, Wolverhampton. PARR, J., Star, 58, Navigation Street, Leicester. SMITH, W. G., Imperial, Grocus Street, Nottingham.
Uniform Makers. GLARE & SON, 70, Fenchurch Street, E.G. WRAY & ROBY, Queen Street, Gheapside, E.G.
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All communications to be addressed to the Publisher, HARRY ETHERINGTON, 152, Fleet Street, London, E.G.
CLAPTON BICYCLE SCHOOL.
BIDING TAUGHT AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY BY
MR. T. ASHTON,
Who has Tbstimonials bkom Riders from all parts op London.
REPAIRING & PAINTING BY EXPERIENGED WORKMEN.
Bells, Lamps, Bugles, and all kinds of Bicycle Sundries in Stock.
Also the Leather Cap for preventing Dtist getting into the Back Wheels.
Bicycles of all sizes, on Hire, per Hour, Day, or Month. See also the
" CYPRUS," all sizes, £8 los.
Steam Bicycle Works, London Road, Downs Road, Clapton, E.
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In answer to Query as to
is the "GUIDING STAR?"
MESSRS. CLARE & SON
Beg to state that it is the name of their
NEW HUB LAMP ! !
(registered),
Just brought out, which is the STRONGEST (being rivetted), and BEST (as it gives twice as much light as any other.)
X^XS^IOES, ■7/©.
Address-70, Fenchiircli Street, London.
N.B. — As some persons, always too eager, and mean enough to profit at others' expense, will likely copy lamp and name, Bicyclists are requested to see that Clare's Brass Label is attached to front of each.
SALSBURY'S IMPROVED NOISELESS
SKVJ
WITH NEW SAFETY FASTENING. ;Y her MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. SECTION ff^ SECTION
a — ^^ FASTENING.
The above Fastening need only be seen by Bicyclists to convince them that it is the Safest, Simplest and Strongest ever introduced. It can be attached in a moment to the axle with only one hand by merely depressing a vertical bolt which securely closes the lower half of the cyhnder or socket piece, and renders it an impossibility for the lamp to become detached by the vibration of the machine. Prices, Japanned, No. 1, 1 0/- each ; No. ^ 1 0/9 eaeh ; No. 3, 1 1 /6 each. Nickel-plated, No. 1, 1 6/6 each ; No. 2, 1 8/6 each ; No. 3, 21 /- each.
Also noiseless HEAD LAIVIPS for Bicycles and Tricycles. Over Twelve Thousand are in use.— Sold by all Bicycle Makers and Agents throughout the Kingdom, and at the Manufactory,
125, &, 136, liONO ACRE, I^ONDON.
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BICYCLE OILS.
AVILA TRINGHAM'S CHAMPION RUBY BICYCLE OIL,
FINEST PREPARED & SUITABLE FOR ALL MACHINES,
ELECTRIC LAMP OIL,
Specially Befined for Bicycle Lamps, Burns steadily on the Eoughest Eoads, Highly Recom- mended. Six Hours' Brilliant Light at a cost of One Penny. And in Tins carefully pre- pared for the country at 3s. each.
A. TRINGHAM, Oil Refiner, 151, Hanbury Street, Mile End, XjiOi^iDOBar, £2.
CLEARAlCE^ALir^
BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES.
AAA BY BEST MAKERS. aaa
^^l" ON SALE. ^H"
WEEKLY 2/6 WEEKLY.
No reasonable offer refused. Tuition Free. Sale hours, 10 till 6.30; Saturdays 10 till 4. Descriptive Price List sent free. IViust clear at once, as we require the room for manu- facturing purposes.
SOUTH I.ONDON MACHINISTS' COMPANY,
Suffolk Grove, Great Suffolk Street, Boro', Southwark, S.E. City Depot and
Showrooms — Tower Chambers, Moorgate St., E.C. KINDLY QUOTE WHERE YOU SAW THIS ANNOUNCEMENT,
H. J. PAUSEY'S
■^UNIVERSITY BICYCLE,^
The Best Roadster of the Day, Fitted with "Arab" Cradle Spring, Price any size, ;^i5 complete.
WANDERER BICYCLE,
Price ;^io ids., any size. Repairs of every description done on the Shortest Notice.
H. J. PAUSEY, University Bicycle Works,
BEDFORD ROAD, GLAPHAM, S.W.
Three Minutes' lil^alk irojn Clapham-idad i&ailiv-ay Station.
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LAMPLUGH & BROWN,
135, GREAT COLMORE STREET, BIRMINGHAM,
Beg to call attention to their New Suspension Tricycle Seat.
Under- View. Top View, Adapted fop Ladyior Gentleman
GIVING- EASE, COMFORT AND VENTILATION.
PATENTEES AND SOLE MAKERS OF THE CELEBRATED SUSPENSION iSADDLES.
Makers of all kinds of Ordinary Saddles, M.I.P. Bags, Valises, Cyclists' Wallets
Handy Tool Bags, &c., &c., for Home and Foreign Market.
«^= PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION.
cycungThostelrTIs!
SOUTHAMPTON— Bassett's. I KEW— Star and Garter. STAINES— Swan. | OCKHAM— Hautboy & Fiddle
GERRARDS CROSS— Bull. \ RIPLEY— Anchor. HAMPTON COURT— King's | WOLVERHAMPTON—Jessop's. Arms ; Greyhound ; Wolsey. |
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DESCRIPTION.
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t prints from 500 to 100U copies per fr. accordinq to the skiU of the operator 1 the size of thn forme. Ul the Hand Presses are now made from
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The "WESTOr TRICYCLE,
No. 1 both large wheels driven
automatically by my
GRAVITY CLUTCHES.
D. G. WESTON, Manufacturer,
38, MYDDELTON ST., LONDON, E.G.
IMPERIAL BICYCLE,
Manufactured by
W. SMITH,
Crocus Street, Nottingham,
IS THE MACHINE FOE 1880, As is ^proved by the following :
Mr. H. HIGHAM, of Nottingham, won the long-distance Championship of the Midlands, of 14 hours per day at Bir- mingham, in October, 1879, on a 52-in. Imperial Racer. It is worthy of note that this is the only six days' race ever won without a change of machine.
Thursday, March 17, 1880. At the Agri- cultural Hall he rode the unprecedented distance of 230^ miles, without dismount- ing, and the quickest 100 miles on record.
Write for Price Lists and Testimoniais before ordering elsewliere.
GOY, London Agent,
LETTEES Dec. 11th, 1877
PATENT. Oct. 1st, 1878.
DESIDERATUM BICYCLE.
A LAEGE
STEEL ENGRAVING
(llin. by 9in.) OF THIS GELEBRATEB MACHINE,
TOGETHER WITH
Descriptive Price List and Testimonials, Send post-free for one stamp.
Patentees and Sole Manufacturers —
HAERINGTON AND Co., STEWART ST., WOLVERHAMPTON.
London Agent : Qoy, 21, Leadenhall St., and 54, Lime St., E.C.
THE MARBLE RINK AND ATHLETIC CLUB GROUNDS,
US, GLAPHAM ROAD.
THE New Cinder Path is now com- pleted. Gentlemen can have the use of the same by joining the Marble Club. The above club is attached to the well- known MAEBLE EINK, and is replete with all the comforts and conveniences of a West-End Club, The advantages to members are as follows, viz. : — Admission at all times to the whole of the Premises. The New Cinder Path, which is lighted all round with gas, is for Members only, ex- cept on a few Saturday afternoons, when it may be let for other Club Eaces. Exclu- sive use of Billiard, Dravsdng, and Eeading Eooms. Admittance to the well-known Summer Promenade Concerts and all other Entertainments. Use of Lawn Tennis Courts. Skating on the unrivalled Marble Floor, Hire of Skates, Threepence. Ad mission to the usual Carpet Dances Smoking Concerts, &c. There is a Draw ing room provided for Lady Members, fitted withLilliard Table, Chess, Draughts, &c., for their use. The Annual Subscrip tion is One Guinea, payable upon election. A Tramer is always on the Ground, and Lockers and Stands for Bicycles are provided at a small charge. For further particulars apply to the Manager, A. T.
TiMEWELL.
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BICYCLE INSTRUCTION.
W, WOOD'S
BICYCIiE W^ T^ICYCIiE
GROUND,
Immediately adjacent to the Chet sea Station, and three minutes ivalk from the District Station, Walham Green.
The Track is made of cinder, and is, without exaggeration, the largest and best practice ground in London. Terms :
Single Lesson 1/6
Perfect Riding gua,ranteed 10/6
AGENT FOR ALL BEST MAKES OF fi'iACHINES.
The Best Christmas & New Year's Present
THE
BUGLET!
THE BUGLET!
PEIZE MEDAL.— The Buglet was awarded a Prize Medal at tlie 48th Annual Meeting, August 31st, 1880, of the Boyal Cornwall Polytechnic, Society Falmouth.
6 inches by 4 by 2, oval 1,200 now sold. Prices : — ,s, 17s. 6d.; copper 18s.6d. jiSpecialfor clubs 20s., 21s.; nickel-plated, 2'Js., 2Cs.; isilver-plated, 30s.; prizes, 2 "to 3 guineas; Valves for t Buglets, &c., 27s. td. The Bicyelists' COBNET, 3 '/guineas upwards. Highest /testimonials. Press notices, &c., everywhere. One turn, small Bugles, 3s.; two turns, s. 6d. ; three turns, 6s. 6d. ; octave Bugle, 7s. 6d.; new model round bell, 9s. 6d.; oval bell ,two turns, 12s. Gd.; oval bell, three turns, 14s. 6d. Post or package, 4d. and 6d. Gratis ■«'ith bugles, full instructions to learn, 4. pages, very complete. Post free, two stamps. Send for our new list ; 24 drawings. Agents' new show cards. Cor- nets and all other Brass and Band instru- ments. Hunting, Coach, Drag, Mail, &c.; Horns.
HENRY KEAT & SONS,
(Inventors and Sole Makers), Military Instrument Manufacturers, Army Contrac- tors, &c.
Matthias Bel, Newington Gti-een,London, N. Steam Works, Klngsland.
ST. JOHN'S WOOD
BIG70LE DEPOT, SCHOOL AND PRACTICE (IROUjnS,
63, Queens Road
Adjoining Marlboro' Road Station. Metropolitan Railway.
JOHN Sutler.
AGENT FOB THE SALE OF
ALL THE BEST MAKES.
Repairs of all kinds on the Pre- mises with Despatch.
Bicycles, Tricycles, & Salvo- Quadricycles
for Hire, with option of Purchase. Large Stock of Second-hand Machines*
BUTLER'S RAT TRAP PEDAL SLIPPER
" Registered," 3/0 per pair.
Sent Carriage paid on receipt of Remittance
Send Stamps for J. Butler's Monthly Pbice Eist of Second-hand Bicycles, Tri- cycles, &c. For full description of Pedal Slipper, see Wheel World, May Number.
DIAMOND BICYCLE WIRE,
Of unequalled Quality.
SUPEKIOK TEMPER AND CUT IN LENGTH PEEFECTLY STRAIGHT.
Will either Rivet or Screw. Never Breaks.
CITY ^VIRE liVAREHOIISE
4, RED CROSS, STREET, E.G.
The R.R.R.R.,
Or Rider's Rules for Roa,d Riding
Being the Bicycle Bye-laws and ordinary
Highway Law for Vehicular Traffic.
Phice 6d., Post Pbee (5M.
LONDON :-HARRY ETHERINGl ON,
152, Fleet Street, E.G.
ETHERiNGTON'S
CABINET PHOTOS OF
jBicDrliitg C^kktfe.
Price i/ Post Free i/i. Large Size Carriage Paid 2/6.
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EstaMished 1851.
BIRKBECK BANK.- Southainpton Buildings, Chancery Lane. Current Accounts opened accord- ing to the usual practice of other Bankers, and interest allowed on the minimum monthly balances when not drawn below £'25. No commission charged for keeping Accounts.
The Bank also receives money on Deposit at Three per cent, interest repayable on demand.
The Bank undertakes for its customers, free of charge, the custody of Deeds, Writings, and other Securities and Valuables; the collection of Bills of Ex- change, Dividends and Coupons ; and the purchase and sale of Stocks and Shares.
Letters of Credit and Circular Notes
A ^Pamphlet, with full particulars, on application.
FBANCIS RAVENSCROPT, Manager. 31st March, 1880.
The Birkbeck Building Society's Annual Receipts exceed four- Millions.
HOW TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR Two Guineas Per Month, with immediate possession and uo Rent to pay. Apply at the Office of the Bikkbeck Build- ing Society.
HOW TO PURCHASE A PLOT OP Land foe Five Shillings per Month, with immediate possession, either for building or Gardening purposes.— Apply at the the office of the Bibkbeck Freehold Land Society.
A Pamphlet, with fuU particulars, on application.
FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager. Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane.
CLUB BADGES, &c.
TO SECRETARIES AND OFFICERS OF CLUBS AND OTHERS.
For SpeGialities and Artistic Badges at moderate charges,
send to
W. BOYDEN,
Manufacturer of every description
OF
Club and Bicycle Badges
34, WOODLEA ROAD,
Church St., Stoke Newington,N .
See opinions of Press & Testimonials.
Under^-New management*
fafessi.r^^;^l|^'»^,.plo,e4.j
rALDCATElL
OPPOSITE METROPOIITAM RAILWAY STATION.
Teh Minutes frowtheBankvBusses FROM ah Parts.' ©|
And Gyiniiastic Club.
CITY OF LONDON.
TOILET CLOB,
Three doors from Ludgate Circus,
THE CELEBKATED
GERMAN HOLLOW GROUND RAZOR,
WARRANTED,
Post Free on Receipt of 3/7I
TO
A. J. KIDDELL,
Hairtir^ss^r aittr ^^rfumav
97, FLEET STREET, I^OBTDOBT.
'CENTAUR' Prize Medal TRICYCLES.
THREE NEW PATENTS FOR i88i.
THE 'CONVERTIBLE'
Is constructed to carry /| two riders — will divide in the centre to pass through an ordinar}' doorway, and in 3^^ minutes can be converted into a single machine.
Specialities of construction:
l>rives from one or 1»otli Avheels, brakes to Itoth \»i'heels, adjust- able and detachable suspension seats, ball l»earing^s, &c.
PRICE £24.
THE SPECIAL "CENTAUR" TRICYCLE
Is fitted with Patent Automatic Gear to transit equal driving- power to both wheels, either backwards or forwards.
The frame, like the " Con- vertible, " is so designed that there is nothing to interfere with or displace the dress of a lady.
The driving shaft, instead of heii:g placed forvcard, is carried directly under the back of the frame, thus stiffening it at a point where the lateral strain is the greatest, and what is more important, the seat is evenly balanced between the two driving wheels, without any danger of the machine tilting backwards, : thus dis- pensing with the elaborate provision many makers ^adopt to guard against accidents of this kind, and which in this machine is not required.
THE "CENTAUR" D.F.H.F. BICYCLE,
PRIZE MEDAL ROADSTER.
SEND FOR CATALOGUES AND TESTIMONIALS.
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TO TRICYCySTS.
THE
"Devon," "Defiance," "Flying Dutchman," "Caroche,"
"Centaur," "Phoenix," "Weston," "Excelsior,"
"Facile Safety," and other well-known Machines.'
WILL SHORTLY BE PLACED FOE TRIAL AT THE
City Oval Tricycle Grounds,
AUSTRALIAN AVENUE,
[Near ^Idersgate St. Station.)
N.B.— One week's riding by'intendiag purchasers will ensure selection of the most suitable Machine.
X JCjLJcS. WX X X X5XW X wXnJCa
Is a leliable Eoad Machine of superior quality of workmanship, containing the most recent improvements. Double Ball Bearings to the front wheel and a Patented Specialite to the back wheel, Weldless Steel Hollow Forks, an effective Front Lever Brake, Leg Guard, Oil Can, Valise and Spanner, painted in two colours. 48'in. and 50-in., £16; 52-in. and 54-in., £16 10s.; 56-in. and 58-in., £17. Polished, 25s. extra; Plated, £i. The City Bicycle is guaranteed for twelve months from date of purchase.
Testimonial from H. Smith, Esq.
Biver Cottage, Homsey, N. Deab Sib, — You have not asked me, but as it is customary for makers to wish to secure good testimony for their speciahties, I thought I would volunteer the followmg as to your hind wheel Pickwick bearings. I have used mine all through the season. At first I was dubious about them, but when the bearings became worn a httle the effect was admirable and satisfactory in every respect— great steadiness, ready adjustment, exclusion of dirt and dust, minimum of friction, oiling almost needless, and total absence of any rattle. I ran the machine for about six weeks off and on without oiling the bearings at all, and they ran as easUy as ever. As a matter of fact the bearing scarcely seems to need oil at aU, especially when used a little ; indeed, the oil when put in seems to run out nearly at once. I have only oiled the back wheel once since August, and have ridden over 250 miles in the interval. Nothmg could weU be more satisfactory.— Yours truly,
H. SMITH.
These Bearings can be fitted to any Machine.
City Oval Bicycle School
Is a spacious covered Ground, OPEN FROM 9 a.m. TO 10 p.m.,
AUSTRALIAN AVENUE.
Full Course of Instruction, ids. 6d. Repairs promptly Executed. Boxing Lessons, is. each.
W. O. AYES, 46, BARBICAN, E.C.
Works and Grounds near Aldersgate Street Station.
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E. TYLER,
MEDALLIST, BADGE MAKER, k,
42, EXMOUTH STREET, CLERKENWELL, W.C.
Medals made from Special designs, Dies cut, (fee. Medallist to the following : Amateur Athletic Club, South London Harriers, Amateur Swimming Club, London Tradesmen's Eowing Club, Bicycle Union, London B.C., Surrey B.C., CivU Service, B.C., Stanley B.C., Grand Military Tournament, Agricultural Hall, Amateur Athletic Association, the Tricycle A=»sociation, National Skating Association, &c., &c.
ILLUSTRATIONS FREE.
Ho. 400 HEAD LAMP.
This Lamp is specially recommended for Bicycles or Tricycles is now made with sliding oil reservoir, which I iitirely prevents rattling, plated shade for throwing down the light, rubber spring, securely rivetted to b ick, and is undoubtedly the Best Head Lamp in the market. Price 7s. 6d. ; nickel plated on brass, 17s. 6d.
Also "KING- OF THE ROAD" Hub Lamp. No. 1, lis. 6d. ; No. 2, 14s. (Every Lamp warranted.)
J. H.~5TiARL0VE.
THE SURREY BICYCLE.
THE FAVORITE ROADSTER.
These Bicycles, which have met with such high favour during the last eight
years, are still improved on for the present season. Repairs done on the
Shortest Notice.
J, STRANGE,
KENNINGTON BICYCLE WORKS,
KENNINGTON CROSS, S.E.
No connection with any other Firm of the same name.
Bicycle tyres.
In ten different qualities. Red and Grey, Wholesale, or in single sets required. Cement from Is. 6d. per lb. Pedal Rubber, &c.
Write for Price List to the
EAST LONDON EUBBEH CO.,
3, GREAT EASTERN STREET, E.C.,
Liberal Discount to the Trade.
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THE CYCLE COMPANY,
Sole Manufacturers of Bate's Patent
FLYING EAGLE TRICYCLE
And Bicycles and Tricycles of every Description.
The Trade supplied with every Description of Stampings and Fittings.
A Large Stock of which are always on View at
51, NEW KENT ROAD,
(Opposite the Elephant and Castle Railway Station, S.E.)
Tlie above Company have ^e&t pleasure in announcing that they have Opened one of the Largest BICYCLE SCHOOLS in London, at the back of the above Premises, being upwards of 300 feet long and 40 feet wide. Here Gentlemen may master the art of Bicycle Biding in a few Lessons, together with the art of Dismounting in three Positions.
PROFESSOR R. MOUNTFORD
Will attend Daily to give Instructions, from Ten a.m. till late in the Eveniag of each day.
Agents for all the Best Make of Machines in the Market, and Makers of Machines to Specification.
Repairs of all kinds undertalcen, and executed on the shortest notice possible. Second Thousand. Price i/6 ; by Post, i/8.
NAUTIGUS hTs hobby HORSE ;
Or, The Adventures of a Sailor during a Tricycle Cruise of 1427 Miles.
London : W. Eidgway, 169, Piccadilly ; and Messrs. Smith & Sons' Bookstalls.
See Reviews in moke than Thiety Newspapees and Magazines.
AI^Ju RIDERS SHOUtD GET
The Tourist's G-nide,
Containing all Requisite Infoemation.
One Penny. Post Free, 2d.
W. J. SPURRIER, 119, NEW HALL STREET, BIRMINGHAM H. ETHERINGTON, 152, FLEET STREET, LONDON.
3 6 The Wheel World Advertiser— May i88i.
PRIZE MEDAL SYDNEY, 1880.
MAKERS OF THE CELEBRATED
VIADUCT BICYCLES.
PRICES FROM 5 TO 11 OUINEAS.
for cash.''or^nT^y 2S. Scl 1)©^ "WGOk- No extra charge for terms of "C-sn-" ■"-'^w. j^v-^ji. vt v^v-rj-j^. Credit.
THE "VIADUCT" BICYCLE
ON WIOKSTEADS PATENT
DouWe Purpose Bicycle Stand.
Price of Stand, 6/6, of any Agent, or . the Sole Licensees, Thomas Sbiith and Son,
Bicycle Fittings in all degrees of finish to the Trade.
Send for Reduced Price List.
SPECIALITE FOR i88i.
U^eldless Hollow Steel Mind Fork and Backbone combined. Ditto HoUow Steel Front Forks.
Thomas SmitM Sons' PrizeMedal Patent AdjustableBearings.
No Welded or Braaed Forks fixed on any of our Bicycles. Patent Adjustable Step. Patent New Pattern Curled Spring and Slide. Extra "Wide Handle Bars, with best Horn or Ivory Handles. Spoon or Koller Brake.
With each Bicycle we supply, Free of Extra Charge, Saddle Lamp, Bell, Wrench, Oil Can' Rubber or Rat Trap Pedals, Pocket, &c.
A LARGE STOCK OF LAMPS, BELLS, SPANKERS, SADDLES, POOKETS, &°.
VIADUCT BICYCLE DEPOT:
(ESTABLISHED 1848.)
61 & 63, HOLBORN VIADUCT, LONDON, E.C.
Works:— SALTLEY MILL, BIRMINGHAM.
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THE "CHALLENGE"
Bicycle & Tricycle
FOR 1881,
Include improvements in detail, and in addition to the Celebrated
"XTRAORDINARY,"
A new pattern- ordinary Bicycle of specially high quality and finish, viz., the
"BRITISH CHALLENGE."
ALSO A NEW
FOLDING TRICYCLE,
(STAELEY'S PATENT), Folds to 22in. and can be opened and closed in a moment.
Illustrated Price List can be had on application.
SINGER k Co., COVENTRY,
(THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF BICYCLES & TRICYCLES IN THE WORLD).
DEPOTS:
LONDON— 17, Holborn Viaduct, LEEDS— Commercial Buildings,
Park Row. GLASGOW— 39, Gordon Street.
MANCHESTER— Victoria Build- ings, Deansgate.
LIVERPOOL-6S, Bold Street.
NEWCASTLE— 3, St. Nicholas Buildings, until May ist.
38 The Wheel World Advertiser — May, 1881.
LOOK HEBE ! !
A FIRST-CLASS BICYCLE
AT A MODERATE PRICE. WHERE CAN I GET IT? WHY FROM
WILLIAM ANDREWS,
The cheapest machine is not that which can be sold at the lowest price, but a thoroughly well-built, sound machine, made to the requirements of the owner, without unnecessary expenditure in decoration, will be cheapest and most satisfactory to both manu- facturer and buyer.
YOU -WlIA^ MAKE A MISTAKE
If you do not send at once for Price List and full particulars to above address.
SPECIALITY
MACHINES BUILT TO OWNER'S IDEAS.
ANDREWS' PATENT,
Latest Improvements in Bicycles, viz. :
New Neck and Patent Pedal.
The Wheel World Advertiser — May, 1881.
By Her Majesty's !?^^»^^ Royal I^etters Patent.
THE
"CAROCHE" TRICYCLE CO.,
jaacp p^i^K w^m^ § ]%wm welii, COVENTRY.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS
NOW READY.
Applications to Manager.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
Ihe following Extracts of the Press refer to Machines Exhibited by the '^ Garoche" Tricycle Co., at the late Stanley Show, held at the Eolborn Town Eall, London: —
The Bicycling Times, February 24th — The " Caroche" Company, Jordan Well, Coventry, exhibit two very nice Tricycles, one for lady, the other for gentleman. The workmanship of both machines is excellent.
The Bazaar, February 25th — The " Caroche " Tricycles are among the new three-wheelers of the season. The " Child's," at £4 4s., is a neat little thing. The ordinary " Caroche " (two were present) has equal sized wheels, one driver, which is worked by a ball wheel placed behind the one on axle and crank, only one-third of its diameter being acted on by them ; a saddle or seat, with back rest, is fitted ; price, £14 14s. ; the other, a lady's, £13 13s. These can easily have a wheel removed so as to pass through a doorway.
The Ironmonger, February 26th, 1881 — The "Caroche" Tricycle Company, Coventry, who appear to devote themselves to the three-wheel machine, of which they exhibited two specimens, for a lady and gentleman respectively, and at very low prices. They also make them for children. The principal feature in these machines is the simple gearing, making them easy to work, ride and manage.
The Bicycle News, March 4th — -The "Caroche" Company, Jordan Well, Coventry, had on view two 40in. " Caroche " machines, for lady and gentleman. These machines were well finished, and looked cheap at £14 lis and £13 13s.
The Cyclist, March 9th — 'No. 235 brought us to a new firm in the Wheel line, and it was with pleasure we "spotted" unmistakable signs of good fitting and workmanship in the " Caroche," by the " Caroche" Tricycle Company, of Coventry. This Machine was a neatly finished child's lever Tricycle, and in the next two, Nos. 236 and 237, the Company showed a lady's and gentleman's " Caroche," with equal driving wheels, rear steering gear, their new ball bear- ings, intermediate gear wheel, the latter machine being also provided with the new " Caroche " hub lamp and " Caroche " folding foot-rests.
40 The Wheel World Advertiser — May, 1881.
THE W^ILSON STYLUS.
{BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.)
OBTAINABLE THROUGH ANY FIRST CLASS STATIONERS.
This new Writing Instrument is a marvel of simplicity. It writes with Ink, yet with more than the freedom of a lead pencil, and is as nearly automatic or self-acting as it is possible to conceive. It is literary self -opening, self-closing, and self-filling. The contact of the pen with the paper, at the same moment and by the same movement, opens the Ink Vent at the point and the air valve at the head ; the withdrawal of the Pen as instantly closes both. It can be carried with perfect safety in the Pocket. For an ordinary writer, it requires filling but once a week, and then it fills itself in the time it takes to read this sentence.
It will be found indispensable to professional men, lawyers, physicians, architects, &c., while the convenience of dispensing with the travelling ink bottle to the hosts of collectors of rents, rates, taxes, water, gas, &c., will not fail to be appreciated.
Finally, the " Stylus" cannot possibly get out of order.
Peices. No. 1 Size. No. 2 Size.
Class A-— In Plain Metal, 3 J inches 2/6 5 inches 3/6 „ B.-In Nickel Silver „ 4/6 „ 5/6
,; C— In Best Nickel Gilt „ 6/6 " 7/6
„ D— In Vulcanite „ 4/0 „ 5/0
The " Wilson Stylus" Ink, a beautiful writing Fluid, Black and Eed, pre- pared specially for this Instrument and Non-Corrosive, equally applicable to ordinary writing or for copying use. Supplied in strong glass Bottles at ONE SHILLING each.
U4, EIGrE EOLBOM, ANB 144, CEMPSIBR To be obtained of Harry Etherington, 152, Fleet Street, E.C
An entirely new Preparation for instantaneously coating with enamel the Bright or plated parts of Bicycles so that the labour of cleaning may be reduced to a minimum.
The application of the fluid is extremely simple. The bright or plated parts, when clean and free from damp, oil, or grease, have only to be wiped over with a bit of sponge or wooUen cloth, saturated with it, and it is at once ready for use, and impervious to moisture or rust. A wet sponge is all that is needed when the Bicycle subsequently requires cleaning, while the labour is reduced from a work of two hours to a matter of at most ten minutes. A PEACTICAL TEST. The People's Drug Store, 285, St. Ann's Well Road, Nottingham, June 30th, 1880.
Gentlemen— I have had the EnameUne tested and it gives great satisfaction. A portion has been placed on one side of a Bicycle handle, and the other side left plain ; the coated portion looked as well after fom- days' trial as when first done, the other side was quite rusty. On removing the Enameline with spirit, the steel was perfectly bright, and just the same as before coating. Please send me by return. 1 doz. bottles of the transparent kind, for which I enclose P.O.O.— Yours truly, (Signed) J. M. PROCTOR.
Prepared in Transparent Blue, Straw, Gold, Green, or Magenta, Price 2s. 6d., per Bottle, or Post Free 2S. gd.
ACME BICYCLE"cTMFATYrH47THigrHolborn, London.
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NOTICE TO THE TRADE.
CIMNBIAII Ss CO.,
IMPORTING MANUFACTURERS OF
BICYCLES&TRICYCLES.
BOSTON, MASS., O.S. AMERICA.
Hereby notify their Friends and the Trade that their former Riding School Manager,
MR. CHARLES R. PERCIVAL,
IS NO LONGER IN THEIR EMPLOY,
Nor connected with their House, either as Selling or Buying Agent, or in any capacity whatever.
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TO INTENDING PURCHASERS.
Messrs. Hutcliins & Hickling
HAVE UPWARDS OF
150 GOOD SERVICEABLE SECONDHAND
BICYCLES k TRICYCLES
FOR SALE,
ass passs aaa sisss,
' <r-G)^ trg^ <^<j)s.^»^ c-e)^ (5p>s ii<^ "i^jvii ^(^^ a/(3B
FROM
£4 ™ £12.
^:gE]VID It0^ IiIgT, 0R IRSPECiF YOai^gEIiE.JN- WAREHOUSE:
1, MOOR LANE, I00R6ATE STREET, E.G. 30, QUEEN YICTOEIA ST., E-C-
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BICYCLE AND TRICYCLE
FROM
STEPHEN WITHERS & Co,
ON THEIR NEW SYSTEM OF MONTHLY PAYMENT OR
LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH.
ALL THE BEST MAKES
ON THE ABOVE TERMS.
CALL AND SEE THEIR SHOW ROOMS,
THE MOST SPACIOUS IN LONDON.
CLUB EQUIPMENT THRODGHOUT.
WRITE FOR PICTORIAL PRICE LIST.
gTEPPN wiTp^g 4 ce.,
THE DNIVERSAl OUTFITTERS, 42 & 4J, Cheapside, London.
(OPPOSITE WOOD^STREET.)
fhe Wheel World Advertiser — May, iSSl. 45
THE LIVERPOOL
BICYCLE AND TRICYCLE ACENCY
Show Rooms: 98 and 99, Prescot Street, Liverpool.
W. SLADE,
Sole Agent for Hillman, Herbert & Cooper's celebrated " Premier" Bicycles
and Tricycles ; Sole Agent for the Coventry Machinists' Co.'s Special
" Club" Bicycles and Tricycles. A Large Stock always on view. All kinds
of Sundries in Stock.
BICYCLE BIDING TAUGHT (ENCLOSED GBOUNDSJ REPAIRS EXECUTED.
THE PATENT g^^ CYCLOMETER.
For Carriages, Bicycles, Tricycles, and Machinery.
The Strongest, Simplest, and most Reliable Indicator made. No vehicle should be without one. Shows Miles and Yards, or number of Revolutions. Hermetically sealed, and never gets out of order. Is giving universal satisfac- tion in all Parts of the World.
Price, Jiickel Plated, 21s. and 81s. 6d.
Full Particulars and Opinions of the Press on application. To be obtained from the best Bicycle Manufacturers and Agents, or of
J. C. THOMPSON,
4, KING STREET, TOWER HILL, LONDON, E.G.
THE FASTEST TIMES ON RECORD
WILL BE MADE WITH
GARROOD'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE
GRIP TREADLES
(FOR BICYCLES OR TRICYCLES)
AND
'EXTRA HANDLE-BAR.
FCBTHEB PAETICULAES FROM
J. C. GARROOD,
LANCASTER WORKS, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK.
46 H'he Wheel World Advertiser — May, 1881.
"DEFIANCE" a.
DOUBLE TD I nvn I c
DRiYiM mluiuLt
SAFE, EASY, SWIFT, LIGHT, ELEGANT, COMPACT.
Turns completely round to right or left within a circle of 5 feet diameter.
THE MOST PERFECT TRICYCLE MADE.
PRICE LISTS FREE.
SIMPSON & SON,
llat^nt^^a anti iltanufartur^rs,
MANSFIELD. Near NOTTINGHAM.
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PATENT
DOUBLE BALL BEARING,
DUST
PROOF
AND
ADJUSTABLE,
Possesses in perfection every point required. Can be fitted to any Machine at a trifling cost.
PALMER AND CO.,
SIX WAYS, BIRMINGHAM,
PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE "INTERCHANGEABLE BICYCLE.
The Wheel World Advertiser — May, i88l.
MAYNARD, HARRIS & CO,
PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS.
"DEVON" THieyCLE
ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE BEST. PRICE £21.
THE PATENT
Bverclean Collars and Cuffs.
These Collars and Cuffs are Waterproof, Ferspii'ation Proof, will not soil, will wear for wrecks, and simply require sponging. When ordered by- post they are neatly packed in small boxes.
Army and Navy, 1/6 Opera, 1/6 each. Post free, 1/8 Post free, 1/8
Novelty, 1/6 each. Post free, 1/8
Ladies', 1/6 each. Post free, 1/8
Victor, 1/9 each. Post free, 1/11
Ajax 2/- each. Post fri
_ W free, 2/2
Cuffs, 2/6. Post free, 2/8 CLERICAL COLLARS, 1/9. Post free, 1/11. FRONTS, 3/6. Post free, 3/8
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAGS, BELLS, LAMPS, &c.
MAYNARD, HARRIS ^ CO.,
126 & 127, Leadenhall St, E.C, & 31, West St, Brighton.
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WE MOVE WITH THE TIMES! S. DAVIS & Co.
MANUFACTURE
BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, SEWING MACHINES, &C.,
Of Every Description. 2s. 6cl. YTEEKLY. NO EXTRA FOR CREDIT.
DAVIS'S PERIOD BICYCLE.
6S & 67, Cheap- ^ «* ^^ 18, Commercml
side, E.G. (near ^ ^^^^^, ^ Road, E. (near
Bennet's Clock) 00 .^^mlJ^^ ^ Leman Street)
,nt: m ^^ u ^ /<^^mlm/M^^ CO PerM Houso,
125 Tottenham ^-^ J^M^^m ^-Borough, S.E.
Court Road W « p^^^^^l P (near St. George's (uearEustonRd.) j^ '^^^^^^^/l ^ Church) 10, Hackney Rd., g, ^^ml^^^Mm^ *^ 1^4, The Grove, N. (near Shore- U ^M/ \\\^r 'f^K o Stratford E. (cor- ditch Church) >^ ^Mi}^^^^^^ ^ nerGt.EasternSt)
2s. 6cl WEEKLY.
Dont be Misled by Dealers who have small offices, and state that their Factories are One Hundred Miles Away.
Purchasers of S. JJAVIS and Co.'a Bicycles may inspect their Machines in course of construction at the Factory, 15, Blackmnn Street, Borough, S.E.
Illustrated Price List containing Pull Information, Pest Free. Repairs at either Establishment by Skilled Mechanics.
Chief Office and Wholesale Depot:—
15, BLAGKMAN STREET, BOROUGK LONBON, S.E. BICYCEE ACABEMY: 13, Blackman Street, Boroug^li.
"IFJIE CYCLIST" P^INTW We^K^.
ILIFFE & SON,
JrintcrA ^ publiAhcrd,,
Price Lists, Boole Work, and General Commerial Printing.
ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION.
12, Smithford Street, and Vicar Lane, COVENTRY.
50
The Wheel World Advertiser — May, 1881.
PATENTiTS
SELF-INKINa
HAND. FOOT &
STEAM POWER.
For particulars see page 29 of Advertiser.
ROYAL FOREST HOTEL,
THE FOREST HOTEL,
CHINOFOUB.
Adjoining tlie famous Hunting Lodge of Queen Eliza, beth. The most charming Hotel in England, amidst the finest woodland scenery, with special facilities for private parties, excursioniats, clubs, beanfeasts. Masonic Bau- quets, and ceremonial or anniversary dinners. In the G-KEAT Dining Hall from eighty to one hundred guests can be served. This lofty and sumptuously appointed hall is admirably suited for private or public festivals. In the Tea Eoom, table d'hote Dinners, from 4 to 8, at separate tables, soup, fish, entree, joints, sweets, cheese, &c., 4s. The Pavilion in the Grounds will accommodate 500 adults or 700 chil- dren. Dinners, Teas, Luncheons, &c., in the Tea Koom, or either of the superb suite of private rooms.
Constant Trains from Liverpool Street, City, to Chingford Station,
close to the Hotel, journey 2,3 '^'^^'''■^^i^s-
Apply to Manager, Forest Hill, Chingford, Essex,
Humber, Marriott & Cooper,
NOTTINGHAM,
MAKERS OF THE ',
'wmmmm:
The most popular MacWne for 1881.
THESE CELEBRATED BICYCLES are ridden by all the leading amateur and professional riders, and most of the prin- cipal races on the path and road are won on The Humber Machine. Amongst the fastest times on record made on these machines are the following : —
i mile, 37 sec, by A. P. Trotter, Esq., C.U.B.C. I mile, 2 min. 47 sec, by F. Cooper. 2 miles, 5 min. 36 sec, by the Hon. Ion Keith-Falconer, C.U.B.C.
Machines can now be delivered from our New Worlds at
Beeston at t Fie Shortest Nortlce.
-^^im ►— -H »»^—
WORKS— BEESTON. LONDON DEP0T--78, RICHMOND ROAD, S.W.
-^^fm >— " — < ^^^^^
Extract from the Sporting Life. THE STANLEY EXHIBITION OF BICYCLES. The 3rd annual exhibition of Bicycles and Tricycles, promoted by the Stanley B.C., at the Holborn Town Hall, closed on Thursday last, and was without doubt, the bent exhibition of the kind ever held in the metropolis. All the large manufacturers were represented, and Messrs. Humber, Marriott, and Co., of Nottingham, had a splendid show, exhibiting no fewer than eight racing machines, made expressly for the following distinguished riders: — A 58in., belonging to the Hon. I. Keith-Falconer (the machine which was awarded first prize at the Agricultural Hall, and upon which the Cantab afterwards beat all previous records for two miles^ doing the distance in 5min. 36|sec.) ; a 58in. specially built for W. T. Thorn (L.B.C.) ; a 58in., made for H. Osborne (S.B.C.); three 56in. racers, built respectively for A. P. Shaw (C.S.B.C), H. V. Cleaver (L.B.C), and F. K. Laver (D.B.C.) ; a 55in., built for the professional mile champion, F. Cooper, of Sheffield ; and a 53in. semi-racer, made for W. Cann, of Sheffield, which he will ride in the forthcoming six days' race at the Agri- cultural Hall. For finish and general excellence the " Humbert" were decidedly the best in the show.
THE
Bicycle
AKD
Athletic Outfitter.
LONDON,
GOV'S CALENDAR OF SPORTS, Published Monthly.
GOV'S ATHLETIC CLUB DIRECTORV,
Forwarded free on receipt of addressed postal wrappers as may be required.
PURCHASE YOUR BICYCLE OR TRICYCLE
Any make, at Manufacturers' Prices, on
GOrS NEW PLAN,
i.e., LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR READY MONEY, or by as many equal Monthly Payments as will suit your pocket, not exceeding Twelve.
IS" Carriage Paid to any Railway Station in England, Scotland, or Wales. Ireland, Half Cost of Carriage allowed.
GOY'S BICYCLE ROOM
Contains a Sample Machine of each of the Best and Favourite Makes.
GOY'S LARGE TRltCYCLE SHOW ROOM
Is set aside for the purpose of allowing intending purchasers to thoroughly test each make. The Stock is continually changing, but the most ' serviceable Tricycles are usually on view.
Write for Club Uniforms, Badges, Monograms, Sundries, and Athletic Lists, and Self Measurement Forms; also Bicycle and Tricycle. Prieo Lists.
Printed by Ilustb & Son, The Cyclist Office, 12, Smithford Street, Coventry ; and Published by Habbt Ethebington, 152, Fleet Street, London, E.G.
No. 14,
JUNE, 1881
A BlgYGLlNg * TRieygLlNG
Illustrated Jagazinc of Jport,
EDITED BY
HENRY STURMEY & C. W. NAIRN.
HARKY ETHEEINGTON, 152, FLEET STREET, E.C]. •• COVENTRY: ILIFFE & SON, 12, SMITHFORD STREET AND VICAR LANE.
IFFE 4 SON. PRINTERS COVeNTRV
H- L. COUriS, Amateur Champion, won the 5, 25, a^id 50 Miles'
Amateur Championship Races on a Bicycle fitted with Bowji's
"iEOLUS " Ball Bearings, heating record time.
EVERY BICYCLIST SHOULD SEE THAT HE HAS
BOWN'S
PATENT
/EOLDS BALL BEARINGS,
FITTED TO THE
FRONT WHEELS, BACK WHEELS, AND PEDALS OF HIS BICYCLE,
AS THET ABE
Universally Adjustable, Dust or Dirt Proof, require
but Slight Lubrication, and consequently are the most
Durable Bearings yet introduced.
As a proof of their vast superiority, all the principal Amateur and
Professional Bicycle Eaces have been won by the use of these
celebrated Bearings.
Front l¥lieel Bearings.
Back Wheel Bearings.
WILLIAM BOWN,
308, SUMMER LANE, BIRMINGHAM,
SOLE PROPRIETOR AND MAKER
N.B.
-Manufacturer of every description of Fittings for Bicycle Stampings in Iron and Steel for same.
and
T- ANDREWS, in two six days' Races following, at Glasgow and New
castle, covered 1831 miles, riding 12 and 14 hours daily, with '.ffiOLUS'
Bearings, an unprecedented performance and beating all previous records
>rds- al
The Wheel World Advertiser — J tine, i8Si.
THE "NUMBER" TRICYCLE,
BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
Price £22.
Including Patent Ball Bearings tbrouf^bout, Brake, Footrests, Beauti- fully Japanned. Size from 50in. to 54in. driving wheels.
In submitting our Tricycle to public notice, we beg to draw special attention to the leading features of this justly celebrated machine, which are as follows : — Ease in Propulsion and Steering. Lightness and Elegance combined with Comfort in the construction. The latter is obtained by a new and most flexible spring, which entirely removes the unpleasant vibration felt in riding any other Tricycle over rough roads. Although it has been but a short time before the public, its marked superiority over all other Tricycles is proved