Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13


should endeavor to apply an equal amount
OF force to each pedal, The manner OF
maintaining ones self In the saddle Is
OF no less Importance: for II calm and
alert, II is possible 20 guide the whe-i
over a long stretch OF smooth surface
without even touching the handle-bar
once.
~ very common cause OF accidents 10
amateurs Is their inclination TO ride close
together when on separate wheeis. III one
is behind the other, each naturally iteis
that all IL wen so long as the leaders
proceeds smoothly. THIS confidence ieaus
TO forgetfulncSs: ard If the hesd ii"ei
has mishap. at least the two next 10
him are likely 10 share tne sd'iie nine
fortune. because of their close proximity
and the fact that they are OF theif suaiu'
III the leader turns aside sharply to escape
an obstacle. the ones closely following
viii be sure TO encounter II. They nave
neither tho time nor .he presence vi
mind To do otherwise IL Is estimator 'ha'
quite one half Of the accidents 10 Sou"e
wheelInen are occasioned IN thls way,
and ont of this class bicycle rephrcis
ALWAYS coin money. The shshiest 'n'"o -
iinhlr TO disocge one when CoaSt'ho' ~.
at such times rider mas les7 Pc'seo
control Of the machine than wheh MS iee'
touch the pedals. -. x,dors
"Cr.oked-spine or hump-back rideiS
uo,,her ret so much pleasure nor so last
inc benefit from wheeling as those VINO
sit more erect. Racing men take TINS
icaniua nose because the body theIeDy
,rfcrs loss resistance 10 the air. ana they
are better able 10 exert more s'iehs'"
and 70 throw their whole weight upon
tho pedals Instructors are partE
hIc,nc for this attitude among beginners
The pupil often gets machIhe "noTo
hapdle-bar IS better adjusted Ter rac'hs
than for riding leisurely indoors OF On
the street. of course. the new rluci
assumes this position to be correct anu
whenever he comes to own a wheei ne
adjusts his handle-bar accordingly IL
,s Every bit as easy 10 propel wheel
% moderate pace when sitting erect,
snI his attitude affords much better
,,,..,y ~ surrounding objects. The hhndle-
bar should be raised sufficiently blSh 10
,orrit one TO sit naturally, as though III
a chair. ,,,,,ob
"Among other queer things to when
tho average bicycle enthusiast fails heir
is the scorching craze. He believes ihu'
Tho hest way to develop his muscles Is
,n ride as far and as often as possible
~ tho ton Of his speed. To accomplish
thls a mere novice will keep pace WIN
lonr-experienced riders till every hDIe
within him is exhausted. He even AZ
tempt century runs before he is able 10
ride comfortably a distance OF hNe Hiiies'
lie could never suffer greater ueiuS'on
cuch violent exercise instead Of increas-
ing his muscle and furthering MS speeN
possibilities. paralyzes the one and there
bv hammers the other. Wheelmen with
the hest records whose health was not
Unmarried through making them nave
qualified themselves by riding no faster
and no further than was consistent WIN
their strength and vitality. SIX niiles
an bour for one whose capacity Is Only
eight continued for two or three hours
each day. will do wonders toward good
r,uscle-making. Riders with abundant
vitality or plenty Of flesh and blood may
he all wed "A little more latitude As
rule. scorching not only fails TO convert
flesh into muscle but seems to lmpoNerlsh
both. without any results whatever.
"CycIe clubs. which men have enjoyed
SO long, are. happily. fast materiaiiZlns
among women riders. y club, II properly
conducted. constitutes one of the best
,,nits NJ bicvcling. Next 10 the bloomer.
rofbing can be more delightful 10 women
'cvclists than TO participate In club-runs.
In most bicycle clubs the fastest speed
IN he maintained al such times should
he simulated In the bylaws Of each ciuh'
With a fine FOR any violation; and the
can,ain should see TO II that TINS law -
vigorously enforced and offenders sum
r,arilv dealt with. The long chain OF
nanny incidents that took place on CRUZ
INNS ls forever fresh In the memory Oh
ola riders. who agree that the pleasure
~ their school days is one constant regret
alonesid. Of those spent in the DlcyCie
club Wbeelmen should remember 10 HI
WAYS breathe through the nostrlls' anu
not through the mouth. especially II on
a dusty road. The chewers OF gum anu
various other things. while meaning 10
ohserve this rule. usually stretch their
,nou,hs go wide that all efforts OF the
nostriIs 70 get their share OF the at
musphere are futile.
at Is Invariably true that when
vybeelunan SAYS. Ny machine rs the pest
60 ,ha market he IS either IN love with
III yvbeeI or wants 20 sell Il. The wheel
dele will generally settle the doubt by
de- annearance. II the tirst condition prove
&C Tho machine will always look spicK
81 enon the owner will have faml1ar-
ia himself with its workings. and have
teen untirlng In the use OF the cnaihoIs'
,bere will be no loose nuts bolts OF
hearings. and every part VIII ne pro
rerlv lubricated II the reverse be tne idc''
- PATCHES Of enamel viii have dlshp-
,.'are1 bere and there. and Sonspicuous
st,eaks of dirt and spots of rust wiz
~. mat n, has actually turned the nose
-, a, !, economic time. Bicycles, IKE
hn,scs respond 90 good Keeping ana the
,rbeolman who loves his mount VIII spaFe
no mains 10 protect ~.