Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-13

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WbceIpcn the following officers were
elected lor the ensuing term f. II. Steel,
captain; +. II. I'M, lieutenant; Ellis Bur
nett. secretary; W, :. Henning, treasurer;
A. "A. Scbaap, hugler.
The treasurer's report showed that the
club +, in a good financial condition, with
large surplus on hand, which will be judi
ciously used for entertainments, ETC., during
the summer months.
The names OF members on the roll now
are az follows. W. Gray Watson, w. g..
Long, W. II. BodeEer, A. X. schaap, j. T..
EuGer, Jr., a. II. Meyer, I. II. Hill, ". :.
Ucnnine, F. f. Steel, W. b. Butler, G. l..
Bowman, X. W. Appcr,0n, Il. II. Clemmltt,
julian SNYDER. j. II. Adams, Or A. l..
Statiold, Harvey Wilson, J.. Is. EnSlow,
Il. b. Hawes. B. Lloyd, Rosario Roy, l.. T..
Francisco, Charles L. Schaap, Dave Lee. w.
Kirk Matthews. I. ". Matthews, +. Bur-
nett, A. j. Pleaslnts, Dudley j. Walker, w.
G.. Watson, j. II. Bruce, j. &. HUBBARD, F..
H. Plucmacher, Charles Hudnall, c. W.
Tanner, and c. !. Neale.
IT'S NATIONAL RELATIONS.
The club as a body belongs TO the national
organization, the League OF American
Wheelmen, which protects the rights Of
whcelmen wherever infringcd.
The construction Of new roads in the i'm
mediate vicinity viii make a paradise for
wheelmen tins summertime road to the Ma
tionsl cemetery especially.
POPULAR Runs.
The popular runs this season will be to
Curtis Neck, Hanover Courthouse. Mana
kin's. Ashland, Petersburg. Fredericksburg,
Malvern Hin, and Granville.
hill CLIMBING.
Speaking o. hill climbing, there is one
rider here, w. G. Long, who never gets
down short OF "a stcepe' He holds the
hill.cllm5ing record for Richmond, besides
being a graceful and daring rider and racer.
Strange TO say, Drawn and muscle are not
the only requirements TO excel As road
rider. j. =. Butler. Jr., the tireleSs. bomt.
proof veteran, is direct contradiction.
II isa fact that one Of the Old Dominion
Wbcelmen rode across the railway trestle at
Chlckahominay swamp on an ordinary 50
Light Roadster, humping from sleeper to
sleeper.
PECULIARITlES.
Richmond riders have some few peculiari-
ties in riding which the nature OF the ground
makes necessary. For instance "cOastug,"
and the habit of crossing both legs 10 one
side i'm this position. In fancy riding Alr.
Long holds the palm, several Of his acts re-
ouirlug a cool head and much nerve and
Judgment
The "stand.stll," which the initiated
look upon as such a marvel, is no more or
less than feat OF nice balancing.
What riders designate as "pie" road is
the smooth, undulating ground, which is
less firing than dead straight level.
THE CHOICE
The most delightful riding IS the country
ioo,-path through shady lanes and pine
groves.
Grove and Cary-Street roads 10 Ria Vista,
Hermitage, Meadow Bridge, and the Second
Street road and North road are fine pixies
for the bicyclist.
The ancient prejudice against wheels has
entirely disappeared. Horses seem, as it
were, 10 affiliate with them now.
PIONEERS.
Mr.. c. w. VIM, Liitel Wilson, Frank
Lyon. Thomas Scott, and Alex. X. Schaap
may be called the pioneers OF bicycling in
Richmond.
The annual national "meet" will be held
In June al Baltimore, and Richmond will
send a lsrge delegation.
The bicycle, AS well as the electric car,
seems to be perfect Jusgernaut for the ca
mines.
A race-track for the exclusive use OF BIZ
cycles is a possibility at the Exposition.
The largest manufacturer has promised a
biz exhibit.
TIE new process Of electric welding,
when perfected, will diminish tue weight OF
bicycles 10 a certain extent
lncandescent headlights are also new
luxury for wheelmen.