The record-union., 1895-07-11
THINGS FOR BICYCLISHS TO KNOW.
Lady Riders in This City Increasing
in Number.
Our Rocky Streets Hard on Wheels
Some Useful Hints for the
Unfnftiated.

1t is said that State Controller Colgan
Will soon blossom forth as scorcher
The Riverside road is getting to be a
favorite route for wheeling.
A good place for quiet practice is on
Third, between r and Y streets. The
roadway is broad, level and smooth, and
there are less loose stones there than on
many other streets.
1t is becoming quite n common thing
now for the local experts to go to the
country on their wheels for dove shoot
ing. Most of them carry their guns
strapped across their backs. Beginners
had better leave their wheels al home,
however, aud patroniZe four wheeled
vehicles.
1t is rather funny to see men who a
year ago ridiculed bicycling now exam
lining every wheel they come across and
lnquiring into the merits of the various
kinds. Next month they will be taking
lessons.
The number Of lady bicyclists is rap
idly increasing in this city. Yesterday
there was procession of them going to
and coming from East Park, which
place affords an excellent place for rid
tered from wind and sun. 1t is just
seyen-eighthsjof mile around the park.
Many of the streets are becoming dan
gerous for wheeling after dark, owing to
the increasing number OF rolling stones
and the Jagged bits OF crushed rock dis
tributed by the wagons OF street con-
tractors. Sacramento ought to be one of
the best cities in the State for bicycle
riding, but it will not be until few dol
lars is spent in having the loose stones
raked ott the streets.
TALKING BICYCLE.
If l had one dollar for every time the
word bicycle is used in conversation
throughout these United States of
America in the course OF one week |
would be richer than the Vanderbilts.
says a writer in the San Francisco Post.
Every wheelwoman knows that from the
moment she learns to ride fOur-fifths of
her conversation has some reference to
her new pursuit Now consider how the
sport has widened since last year, in fact,
become perfect craze, and you will see
that my mercenary calculations above are
not far out of the way. Said lady to me
the other day:
II wonder if those two men" referring
to our husbands) 'saw each other every
day, would they still talk bicycle all the
time"
l replied that l would not be surprised
II they did, as they are both enthusiasts
on the subject, and even the lukewarm
cyclisI fluids difficulty in steering clear
OF the subject. l warned her that when
she fairly got to riding she would be just
as bad. l never saw any exceptions,
though l suppose there are such; but
there is certainly a strong fascination
about the wheel and its appurtenances
that makes them predominant in the mind
and heart of its devotees, and naturally,
therefore, comprise the lions share of all
dialogue.
GOOD, IF USED MODERATELY.
A French physician who has written
approvingly and at some length on bicy
cling for women, believes that the train
ing 1t gives to the hand, eye and muscle
will make women walk better and pre-
serve satisfactory balance.
Weak nesses that are common to women
in middle life, such as obesity and short
ness OF breath, he believes are 10 be over
come by riding the wheel. 1t is claimed
that cycling is sure relief for nervous
diseases, if moderately indulged in.
HINTS TO BEGINNERS.
If you want to avoid the dromedary
position when riding see that about
twelve inches of space exists between the
peak of the saddle and the center OF the
handle bar.
If your riding develops kneeache ele-
vate the saddle. When the reach is too
short the rider sacrifices comfort and ap-
pearance to aches and increased labor.
Those who suffer from tender feet will
find rock salt foot bath of great benefit
in toughening these members. so that no
discomfort will be experienced, even
when the longest rides are taken on hot
days.
days gone by women when riding
with their usbands or sweethearts sat
upon a pillion behind them. Cycling,
more polite and more modern, gives
women the first seat on the tandem.
Soaking a lamp wick in vinegar and
drying it thoroughly before using will
prevent q lamp from smoking.
Beware of an attempt to gain light
ness in your mount by riding feather
weight saddle. Discomfort more often
than pleasure is the price paid for the
few ounces thus saved.
The back wheel hub needs the most oil
ing OF any part of a machine
Five thousand miles is the distance