New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-29
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
CROWDS OF wHEELMEN TO FOLLOW THE
Observation-Disclosures RACE.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE STATE MEEr-D1RN-
FOR A PROFESSIONAL PAcEMAKER-
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Wheemen In this neighborhood are looking Tor
ward to the Irvington- MIllburn race with unusual
interest this year The entry list Is large and the
records OF the probable starters are such that
splendid contest is assured. One of the largest
turnouts OF wheelmen seen near here In many
day is expected Most OF the spectators will go to
the race awheel, but several coaching parties are
being arranged to leave tn" Metropolitan Bicycling
Company at Sixtieth-st and the Boulevard. at 8
a
The arrangements for the State meet at Manhattan
Beach on June Is. getting on finely. The engage
ments made already assure two days OF excellent
entertainment for visitors Mr.. Corbin has arranged
for a special programme of fireworks for the night
following the races. and all persons showing League
tickets will be admitted free. The Entertainment
Committee has completed arrangements for per-
Torrance in the Grand Opera House on Friday
niyht and 10 this also League members Will be ad-
mtted free thanks to the efforts OF Chief Consul
Potter.
George D. Gideon. OF the Racing Board. has given
a special sanction 20 the Asbury Park wheeinen 10
employ A. A. Zimmerman the champion Tor the
two-thrd mile Glass - race at Asbury Park on
July r. The prize In the race is a free trip TO Eu
rope. This is the first time in the history OF anna
teur bicycling that the National officers have given
authority to engage a professional as pacemaker'
A story was told Yesterday in an uptown academy
which shows the new woman in a new light While
riding In Central Park a certain young woman had
4 nasty fall breaking her right arm in two places
Nevertheless she walked home and took her wheei
with her
The large amphtheatre at Madison Square Gar
den used at present cycling school, was wei
nlle-l with wheemen yesterday. There were hun
dreds OF them. some 10 take lessons, others just
for the sake OF obtaining exercise.
The Long Island Century Association is making
extensive preparations for its run on June s. The
boat will leave Pier No. %. East River, for Sag
Harbor on Friday night June special tram 5an
leaves brooklyn at midnight on the same day
fSri s @ The START r tSs win made
sag Harhor a, a. m. June s. and the finish VIII
be in Bedford-ave.. Brooklyn. at p m
The Prospect wheemen have arranged the fol
10 Nyack: l5 cycle Path parade; 70. to Far Rocka-
way. 49, to Pompton y. j.
Al Louisville Yesterday Nike" Dirnberger broke
the third OF mile record flying start. covering
tho distance in &c % seconds. This breaks John
sons record made at tho same track last year. By
10 seconds.
Trainer shafer telegraphed to Dixie Hines yes
American Wheelman' Office on sunday. prepared
10 match Sanger and Titus against any TWO men
Troy name.
The Roon,on Athletic Club will give set OF
bicycle races at Boonton. y. j.. on Thursday. The
contests include one-mile novice. one-mile handi-
cap. one-mile three minute class. two-mile handi-
cap and ive-mle handicap.
Cyclists desiring To Join the League OF American
Wheemen may obtain full printed Information and
blanks by sending name and address to the Cycling
Editor New-York Tribune.
LAMPS FOR ALI. VEHICLES AT NIGHT
A resolution was offered by Alderman Olcott. at
IN, meeting OF the Board OF Aldermen yesterday