The morning call., 1894-06-24

which will be competed for at the International
championships scheduled 10 take place in Bel
GUM in September. IL viii also probably re-
suit in pretty row between the amateur
and professional cycling associations OF the
world. IL appears that the managers OF the
meeting have decided not 10 recognize a differ
ence in tile amateur and professional, there
fore allowing both classes TO compete IN the
same contests. Zimmerman has already
entered in these competitions. His object in
oolng SO IL TO give the amateur cracks In this
country who have been issuing challenges 10
him since be turned professional an Oppor-
tunlty 10 make good their boasts in a test of
speed and endurance.
To sit or stand upon bicycle leaned at an
angle against wall or fence imposes an unfair
strain alike on tires, wheels and frame. 1t con-
centrates upon the spOkeS that happen TO be
uppeIn0St tie strain that in riding, is rapidly
transferred 10 all the spokes in turn. More
than that, 1t tends TO bend or twist the forks of
Inc machine, and is one of the most fruitful
causes OF the "nOu-tTacklDg'' of the wheels. In
very light machines the latter defect is some
times caused by the mere act often repeated,
OF mounting by the step. Sitting on the ma
chine with ones weight falling on the forks at
an angle is simply intensifying, in an eXagger
ated degree. the effect produced by mounting,
| and can scarcely fail, soccer or later, 10 bring
about the injury just described. Nor is the
practice always free from personal danger.
1t is not enough that lamps should be filed
they must be trimmed as well. A poker heated
Iedhot, passed over the wick, will trim them
evenly, so viii the sharp edge OF a visiting
card, as only the charred part must be re.
!
lamps used nightly once month, wipe the
burners free from bits of charred wick and
drops Of oil daily. Once month boil them IN
strong suds with a bit OF soda added. Trim
round wicks toward the center, duplex wickS
in opposite directions. Cheese cloth is the best
material for cleaning lamps.
Feeding arrangements should always be re-
! mcmbeTed when about touring, even II IL be
only one-day trip that is dignined by The
/ name. A wheelman cannot be happy if hungry
! and II there is party II is not always easy to
! procure food IN small villages or even in Towns
! at holiday times. II is we'll TO bear this In
/ mind before starting, so as TO carry the neces-
/ saIy provisions If one is not certain of being
/ able 10 procure them at the destination.
] Cycling has done so much toward infusing
| new life INTO langulshng country roadside no.
/ tells that IL Is only natural to expect the pro-
/ prletors OF them 10 make arrangements tor Of
fering facilities 10 cyclists regarding the stOr-
/ ing OF their machines. 1t is with pleasure that
| we notice that not few have done this. AS a
/ further Improvement, we would recommend to
! their consideration the step which has been
/ taken by one OF their cOnfIeres in France. AT
! the cafe al Pessac-a favOrte run OF the Bor-
! deauX cyclists-the proprietor has fitted up
! cycle stable, but, not content with this he has
equipped 1t with a pneumatic-tire pump and
! repairing outfit for the benefit Of those fire.
/ Quentlng his house.