Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-21

Last Sunday the regular club run of the
c. c. c. was well attended The ride was over
the Conduit road as far as Cabin John bridge.
In the morning Messrs. Wood and Penniman
started to ride to Baltimore via Brookville and
Ellicott City, but there was too much mud after
the Saturday rain. and they were forced off
the Baltimore road.
THE ARLINGToNs.
Last Sunday the regular run of the Arlington
Club was made to Brookville, when W. H. Mer-
rift broke the record over that road
The Wednesday evening run of the Nomads
was made up the Conduit road
THE MILITARY CYCLISTS
The entertainment and dance given by the
Military Cycle Company Tuesday evening was
decided success both in point of numbers and
character Of the program Gen. Ordway in
opening the affair said he had opened many a
social gathering, but none had afforded him
more pleasure than this one. He predicted a
bright future for military cyclists, and said that
the promoters of this company would have
nothing to regret in years to come.
Mr.. Dan Canary, the champion trick rider,
gave an interesting exhibition on his wheel,
such as was never seen at a gathering in WASH
ington before. Mr.. Canary has accepted po-
sihon as salesman for the Overman Company
and it is more than likely that he will figure in
many entertainments here during the coming
wheel season.
CONDITION OF THE ROADS.
The county roads are now in good condition
for wheeling and with an occasional rain to
keep down the dust the visiting wheelmen will
have no cause for complaint, and the beautiful
scenery through Rock Creek valley and along
the line of the river and canal. as well rs over
the high hills east of the Eastern branch, will
show up with better effect than they will n
month later than the date fixed for the league
meet. At the beginning of the present fiscal
year the official statistics showed a total length
OF improved streets of 1893 miles. improved as
follows: Length of sheet asphalt streets, 40. Z
miles; length of sheet coal tar streets, 49,
miles; length of asphalt block streets, 10.l
miles; length OF granite block streets. .2i.5
miles; length of cobbie and blue rock streets.
lO.S miles: length of macadamized streets, 10. 4
miles; length of graveled streets. 26.2 miles.
Since the time that these figures were re-
corded many additional improvements have
been made, including the building of many
good roads III the county. and other improve
ments will be made between now and the time
OF the league meet.
NEW ROUTE TO THE SOLDIERS HOME
One improvement of advantage to wheelmen
is the extension of I'd street north of Florida
avenue to the Soldiers Home grounds. BY tax
ing this smooth road the Soldiers Home
grounds can be reached with comparative ease
and without the effort of climbing the heavy
hills, such al are on the other roads.
The Canal road is not in such good condi-
ton just now, owing to the fact that the rail-
road company Is blasting rock along the road
and the heavy teams are hauling the stone over
the road. Some resurfacng las been done on
several other roads, but most of them are now
in good condition.
MORE LADIES WHEELS SOLD.
Several bicycle dealers who were seen by a
STAR reporter stated that the output of ladies'
wheels this season has been considerably larger
than heretofore. They attributed the increased
sales to the fact that ladies can ride along the
streets nowadays without attracting any more
attention than male rider and also because
the wheel Is recommended by many physicians
to be one of the most healthful exercises known.
The result is that there are scores of lady riders
who appear on the roads on their wheels and
enjoy the pleasure of gliding through the su-
bnrDs anu enjoying the fresh country air.
While there are but few lady club members
here, there are several riding parties who make
regular tours through the country. and spend
the pleasant evenings and Sundays in that way
Ladies races have. been looked upon with
dlSfavor by the average wheemen for a long
Tune. Notwithstanding which such race is
heard OF now and then. In the program for
the field day at Eureka College, Eureka. I'LL.
ladies bicycle race is announced as one of the
novelties of the day.
The \. NJ. c. A. wheelmen of Camden. n. J..
which IL rapidly approaching first place among
the cycling clubs of the city over the river, is
discussing the lady membership question. No
decision has yet been reached There ale quite
Il number of wheelwomen in Camden. and some
OF them are very pretty graceful riders
Inc seml-annual century run of the Crescent
Century Wheelmen. which was announced for
last Sunday was. postponed until tomorrow on
account of the heavy roads. In place of the
century ride Capt. osprey led the club on a run
through Anncostia. Benning and Hyattsyille.
The century run will be made tomorrow over
the road between here and Frederick. Md. and
return. starting from city hall at 5 am. The
wheelmen will pass through Brookville, Laytons-
vile, Damascus and Newmarket Dinner will
be had at Frederick.