The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-13
rHousANps oR CYCLKRs
Attracted to the Country Ysstsrday-A
Ideal Day.

Attracted TO the Country Ysstsrdny-An
Ideal Day.
Yesterdays beautiful weather
brought out the cyclers in s%arms, and
as the outlying country roads are in
very good condition this early In the
riding season, the silent steed Of steel
was very much in evidence, especially
on the national road east OF the city.
The favorite run to West Alexander
was again the route Of most OF the
tcfirfsts. The interest in touring bids
fair to be greater than ever before this
season. Commencing next Saturday
morning. the Intelllgencer VIII print
every Saturday adescTipt tive sketch OF q
route on the roads near the city, suit
able for a Sunday run. Cyclers VINO
have explored extensively on their
wheels are invited TO contribute de-
SeTIptIohs OF trips awhee1back. Blanks
can be had at the Intelligencer office.
AS the use OF the bicycle becomes more
general, touring becomes more matter
Of interest to the average rider, or, more
specifically, to those who have taken
,ip the bicycle as a means OF pleasure
and exercise, and who are not interested
in racing or In records. This class OF
riders already far Outnumbers that
which pursues cycling for purposes Oh
personal gain, or from the desire 10 e3-
eel in speed upon the track or road;
and although the sporting pages OF
some of the daily newspapers Ignore
the former class, and devote columns
10 the doinEs OF the latter, the sport IS
really most largely supported through
the recently developed Interest OF the
non-racing Cycllst.
In touring the rider should be wary
OF consting, which leads very often to
serious accidents. especially as touring
parties generally traverse roads with
which they are not familiar. As
rule one should not coast on very
steep hill, or one with turn In II, where
me bottom cannot be seen, and, in fact,
coastlng should only be INDUCED In on
a straight, smooth hill, with moderate
incline, and then with the brake partly
on. and the wheel under full control.
Ali crossroads should be carefully
watched. and no one should coast Just
behind a vehicle going In the same Oh
rection, as this may slow suddenly or
turn sharply Into some side street In
touring, side-path riding comes very Of
ten into use. Be careful 70 watch your
path ahead 80 as to avoid runaways'
thorns, and sharp stones, and also DO
sure. even in the outskirts OF town or
NlllARes OeLOTG gOu NaINl eAAS $50 t'-s''
or sidewalk, that there are no signs pro-
hlhIting lts use. It is always wiser
when YOU Eet near the centre OF town
or village, whether any signs are visible
or not. to ride in the street II It is at
all passable.
In Harper's Weekly Mr.. ]. Cleveland
Cady has summed up the charms OF
cycle touring very succlnctly as follows;
ANY one who wishes TO get the most
out Of a vacation, both in healthful In
vlgoratlon and pleasure, will find
wheeling tour superior to any other
means. Nothing 30 completely takes
the mind from business; the wheel de-
mands and will have all the attention
that is not absorbed BY the scenery, or
circumstances of the trip; business
and the ordinary cares Of life are
quite forgotten. The lungs receive
thorough revivifyInE. aud the circula-
ton starts into healthful activity;sleep
becomes sound, appetite voracious. and
digestion perfect. Certainly this Is an
IDEAL condition for nm overworked brain
worker, or man enslaved In the rou-
tine nj huglnRgg"