New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-21
NEWSOFTHECYCLING WORLD
A NEEDED PATH OUT on LONG ISLAND.

CLUB RUNS FOR To-DAY-THE TRIP TO MoNTAux
PoINr-A NUISANCE ON RIVERSIDE
DRIvE-oBIIGING AGENTS.
Some interesting club runs have been arranged
for to-day. and as the roads were In splendid
shape yesterday and the weather conditions
are favorable large crowds are likely to turn
out. few Of the more interesting runs are ~
follows:
New-York A. c.. wheelmen-Travers Islands
Leave the WSesy Island leave
clubhouse, 40. rs Ninth-st; Brooklyn. at a: m .
9u Club u1ns g Beach, leave
' St D george 4 G wheeimes- Rdsewood N. Lr
pre,psss iqa
house, No: 40 Paclhe-st. Brooklyn; at s a. m
Titan WV Issnd leave clubhouse
NP Pai, Mest leave club.
as leave
clubhouse No 800 Nest Teurthst at ,b a. m ,eavs
clubhouse. No. Ill Belmont-ave.. Jersey City. at
Monarch Wheelmen- Engewood, n. j.; leave club
Metropolis Wheeimen-Planfeld; leave clubhouse.
No; lS West Twenty-hfthst, at 9 a. m , ,,us
house. No II West One-hundred-and-twenty- fourth'
e Colonial wheelmsn-Iittle Falls. y. Y; leave
Excelsior cycle Club-Tottenville S. l.; leave
Century '" WheelmenHPassaic Falls; leave club
MG s EEsnsaf at leave club
house. No. Sil Lexington-ave.. Brooklyn. at 3 a. m
The wheels Of several years ago look heavy
and clumsy enough now. but they were undenia-
bly, strong. A was riding Of these on q
recent morning in Lenox-ave. just above Central
Park In some way he slipped and fell. clearing
himself Of the wheel. however wheelman be-
hind him was close to him that he could not
stop. so he rode directly over the two wheels OF
the "old-tmer" Go ahead. Go ahead" shout
ed the man on the ground; you can't hurt that
old wheel" SO the other did go ahead, but he
didn't even bend the spokes Of the rusty old BIZ
cycle. He dismounted to inquire II any damage
had been done. but assured that the old
wheel and its rider were all right
The bicycle riders Of Easthampton, Long
Island with the aid Of those from Bridgehamp-
ton. are engaged in enterprise which should
win them the heartest thanks Of those OF the
fraternity who make tours out on Long Island.
They have started a cycle path which skirts the
worst part Of the road between the two places
mentioned. 1t Is about three miles long and, be-
ginning some distance from Bridgehampton and
stopping several miles this side of Easthamp-
ton, II covers about half the distance between
those two villages The path was begun last
year and may be used now, but its projectors
hope 10 improve II greatly the money Is forth.
coming. 1t is far from straight. running In
places alongside the road and in others through
the woods Had IT been made in the natural
place for It, beside the carriage way, II would
soon have been ruined by vehicles and horsemen.
1t is now protected from those riding on horse
back by the branches Of the trees under which II
passes.
The riding Is somewhat dangerous because the
path winds among the trees. One cannot see
any distance ahead. and a collision with wheel
man coming in the opposite direction might
easily happen A wise precaution is the sound
ing OF ones bell at short intervals. Permission
has been secured TO remove roots and stumps.
and eventually some trees will be cut down, SO
that a straight course may be laid. Then. per-
haps. covering Of finely broken stone will be
laid The path Is purely private oeneraS r,;n
OF the number who use II. They are certainly
entitled TO great credit for their public spirit
Montauk Point Is visited by wheelmen good
deal now They time their trips so as TO have
them coincide with low tide. Then they can ride
along the beach-a delightful experierce. From
Fort Pond BAY eastward the road is taken again.
That part of Long Island is full OF interest The
eventual extension of the railroad 10 the Point
will change the character Of the country. and In
the mean time 1t Is we'll to enjoy the primltiVe-
ness.
II Is important before buying a wheel to find
out what kind OF a man the agent Ks whom you
patronize. II pays to lay aside slight
prejudice in favor OF certain make. In order
TO deal with a man whom you know to be
prompt obliging and honest. Every rider has
some trouble with his Wheel and the question
OF whether an injury is covered by the guarantee
may be a close defect in the bicycle should
he remeded free Of charge, but II the rider has
mat wifi accident he expect TO pay lOr
the repairs Some agents are extremely churnsh
about attending 10 breaks which clearly come I'M
der the guarantee. They say they are busy and
cannot attend 10 the Job for week. or else.
promising to have the wheel ready In few days,
keep IL for ten or fifteen They charge for every
thing which they think they can make their vicI
tim nav II he Is a novice and timid he will have
charges saddled on him which are utterly extor-
tionate and unjust.
An Eighth-ave agent is just the opposite. He
ID always ready TO replace any defective part or
To repair any damage not due to the rider, free
OF charge Indeed. he gives his customer the
benefit OF every doubt and sometimes does for
nothing what he would be justified In exactins
payment for. The other night a wheelman went
into his shop with several broken spokes IN MIS-
machine. The dealer said he was Wiling 70 put
IN new spokes but advised the man 10 go 10 the
store where he had bought his bicycle and 10 IN
s!st on having 1t repaired there free OK charge
The agent thus lost a customer-for the time
only however as the rider will be certain TO make
all his subsequent purchases at the candid mans
shop and he will advise his friends to do the
same.
Most wheelmen reach Riverside Drive through
One hundred -and-eighth-st If they turn toward
Claremont they a sign telling them to keep
to the right. They would naturally do this any
way, because a smooth. hard path. rolled down
by hundreds OF wheels forms the eastern edge OF
the roadway. This is excellent going. even when
the rest Of the road is rough or muddy But II
wheelmen are to keep to the right carriages go
ing In the same direction should be made To keep
to the left 1t will be remembered that just here
there are two roadways-one for vehicles going
north the other for those going south Bcyclists
bound for Claremont often have to turn out into
the rough or muddy part Of the way because car
riages go slowly along the extreme right. occa-
sionally stopping so that view may be had OK
the Hudson II would be no hardship for drivers