The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

are cycling in a busy thoroushfare or in
a quiet lane. 10 adhere strictly 10 the
rules Of the road, as this will train i1em
in proper riding and by knowing that
they do so they will have more ccni-
dence in themselves. For thece are very
few accidents which are not caused by
carelessness on the part of ,he 'cyclist.
Even when on a deserted country road
ladies should be particular when round
ing corners. TO take the tight side.
Simplicity, m"desty, AMI good taste
should be used in the selection OF a
whcolwoman's costume. Recently. IN
Denver. a wheelwoman was seen wearing
a silk end velvet costume.
Velvet particularly should not be chosen
fOr n cycling costume. IL Is not only
= eavy and troublesome. it catches dust
Ind wear IS plainly seen. Six. if IL Is OF
dark color and fine quality H. better and
makes pretty costumes. But he knG
that loses its stiffness clings 10 She ioly
with a tendency to move around. reveals
the form here and there, and Is not very
modest. Woollen fabric for general use is
the best IL resists better. does not soil
easy, and lasts a long lime.
HANDS OFF.
How often does one see the "hands-of'
'cycler. Sitting perfectly erect. and skim
ming along. He Is the envied of the
envious.
Further than the feeling OF absolute
control OF ones mount. b,gotten Of the
riders ability to ride without resortng
to the Use of the hands i'm steering riding
"hanIs or is an ac .ompishment mucn
wiser in it's breach than in It's obser-
vance. If. however, YOU yearn TO exhibit
this proof of your thorough mastery OF
a wheel. here are a few points which II
may be we'll for YOU TO remgmber in your
first efforts: Select n straight uuire-
quented and wide bit of road, with a
slight decline. With hands on, gain
Roadway Of from ten TO twelve niles per
hour, sit mp erect. pedal easily. keeping
your hands ready Cor instant Use TO pre-
vent swervng, and you will lind no diff
Guilty in acquiring the trick. If you lack
confidence, or If You are nervous or timd,
don't try the experiment. the results
might not be pleasant.
LESS FRICTION.
Now that the ideal has been reached
in the frame construction Of the highest
grade of bicycles. the energies OF the
makers OF this class of goods Will be
chiefly bent during the coming year id
the direction OF improving the details
the most important part Of which is
the notification of points Of contact
which produce friction.
a broad field is here presented TO the
mechanical engineer. ana with Problems
Of this character Dee viii i'm the future Doe
called upon largely TO exercise his iacui-
ties. When the cycle factory devotcs
it's talent exclusively during the year
10 the perfection Of details of this char
acter. surprising results i'm easing the
running qualities OF wheels is sure 10
ensue. and ease of propulsion with the
least possible expenditure Of physical
- il O. d f..fraIfr4fr
Runninggear is attracting the atten-
ton Of the leading makers az present.
and many Improvements I'm that all-in-'
portant feature may be expected soon.
SPARKS.
Many cyclists suffer greatly from cold
hands during the winter To these we
recommend a device known as the 'cy-
Gle muff" Get a piece Of any thick
dark woollen material fofld 10 I'm several
thicknesses, and make IL into a little
hell-shaped bag. which fastcn around
the handlebar in such a way that the
bell projects back over the handlc-grip.
II should be loose and full SO that the
rider can let go the handles without
trouble This keeps the rush of cold air
from the hand. and prevents its getting
benumbed.-Irish Cyclist.
At a road race I'm Austria II was found
that "A number of pounds OF nails had
been scattered over the course the re-
suit Of which was nearly every wheel
became useless. one rider found no less
than twenty-four nails in his tire.
Wheelmen are getting some practical
benefit from organizing Tor their rights.
At New York they have secured a reduce
ton Of toll OVER Brooklyn Bridge from
three cents 10 one cent.
Only one woman has a permit 10 ride
n bicycle I'm ST. Petersburg, Russia She
is newspaper correspondent and said
10 be old. ugly. wears her hair short,
and dresses like a man.
She's like the lilies Of the field,
As fair and free from sins.
And yet there is one difference,
She tolls not, but she spins