New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-24
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
MANY wHEELMEN OUT YESTERDAY IN
SPITE OF THE WEATHER.
MANUFACTURERS RETURNING HoME-PoPULAR-
1TY OF BICYCLE RAC1NG-A BUSY WEEK

MANUFACTURERS RETURNING HoME-PoPULAR-
ITT OF BICYCLE RACTNG-A BUSY WEEK
FOR THE FOLLOWERS OF THE SPORT.
The threatening weather yesterday had the effect
Of causing OF the bicycle clubs which had
arranged have club into the country TO
postpone the to next Sunday. but the muggy
atmosphere did not prevent the cyclists from
thronging the good roads in this district. The
merry army took possession OF the Boulevard and
Riverside Drive early in the day. and the process
sion kept moving until far into the night.
Fearing rain most OF the riders Of the wheel did
not travel as far away from home as is their wont
on pleasant Sundays. There a great wailng
by the keepers Of suburban roadhouses much fire.
Brooklyn the cyclists early in the day cast many
anxious looks Ks at the sky but about the noon hour
10 Coney Island was started In earnest. The roads
and streets were in good condition and the Cycle
Path presented a lively scene all the afternoon.
Several OF the cycle manufacturers who have
passed part Of the ho7 spell in Europe are now
the ocean. and a number Of them are expected
70 arrive In this city the latter part OF the week
Among them will be Alfred A. Pope and r. Lindsay
Coleman Mr. Coleman is the president OF he
for the coming cycle shows In this city and Chica-
go will be pushed 10 completion rapidly from now
on.
The popularity of bicycle racing this year has
been surprise to many people. and to none more
I so tndn 10 TWO or three makers VINO were not SLOW
10 affirm that the racing would never supplant in
popular favor certain other outdoor sports All
that cycle racing needed proper management
TO carry II TO the front and IT has had that this
year The Racing Board Of the League Of Ameri-
can Wheelmen has done excellent service this
son. and the sport Of cycle racing has the conf
dence Of the wheelmen and the general public
well Many feared that the dissolution - that in
the sport but the result has been just the reverse.
Fu-hedged professionals masqueraiing as ANA
Conditions up to this YEAR The L. A. " made
wise move when II took hold OF the protessonais
semby 70 admit professionals to mem bershp IN the
Win AXE the field and run races in opposition the
L. A W are too ridiculous receive serious at
so over racing mas and If it does turn this branch Of
the sport into other hands II VIII make the
move Of IT'S own accord. and not from fear OF any
/ opposition.
The racing situation will be interesting from now
10 the close Of the season. Clubs and promoters
who were content to hold back in the early part Of
the year are now only anxious 20 take hold ana
run race meets. The fact that there has not been
meet Of any consequence in this district this year
which has not been success from financial
standpoint argues well for the increased interest
taken in the sport. The local riders will have pen-
" TO do in the next three weeks. On Wednesday
the postponed meet OF the ATLANTA Wheelmen VIII
be held at the Naverly track near Newark, and
the large number Of entries argues vel for some
exciting finishes on Thursday night the second
programme q night races VII be run on on ne
and Ienox-ave.. this city. The promoters enGour-
decided to give handsomer prizes hereafter and the
diamonds and gold watches 10 go 10 the winners o.
on saturday the Mercury Wheel Club will have a
meet the track al Flushing ana an inleres,nGS
he public Better ~ ,bl VIEW Than sh9 %a
be made 10 get the crowa na ia d - rlushng TIE
meet at Springfield. Mass. early IN September ll,
meet Of last year on Labor Day. September Z. The
a abd " viii be held at the Manhattan Beach
,rac and II the present indications are trusiwor-
IN the oapaey OF Ine gIGGn th crowd 20 bet
ter programme has ever been arranged for race
Inst annual meet Of The Quill Club Wheelmen vii
be held Manhattan Beech. ana ss, wiln good
weather two days OF rare sport are assured
4 one-nile novice and two-mie bicycle handi-
cap are included in tho Carnival Of Sports 10 be
held by the Bay Ridge Athlete Club at Ambrose
D. Cotter No. 241 feminist. Brooklyn to-day.
The second annual century run Of the Metropolis
Ubeelmen will he held on September 20. The route
will be 70 w-Brunswick and return. and the en-
trance fee which will include, badge and ferriage
viii be 20 cents The start Will be made at . a m
from the West Forty-second-st. ferry.
Cyclists desiring to Join the League OF Ameri-
can Wheelmen may obtain full printed information
and membership blanks by sending name and ad-
dress TO the cycling Editor Tribune
SURPRISES AT THE ROCHESTER MEET.
Rochester. y Y. aug 2s-surprises were preva-
lent az the National Circuit races here yesterday.
Randall williamson Helfert and Bliss carried on
the honors In the amateur races Iimbrcn al
rracted the attention OF Circuit chasers by his SEN
sational work Summaries.
one nile open. ama,euri-A / Zmhrch Is'ches'er.
uo- A L. IraVpe. Syracuse second, T. W. Fisher.
sv-acuse third Tne-2o9 4-5
Quarter mile open r-o,-ssonap-Firs, hea'. Ray Ma
Donald New-YGrk won. c. Werick. Buffalo second.