The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-03

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THE ROAD RACE.
The proposed ten-mile road race IS
creating more interest than any cycling
event announced for a long time. and
there Will be a large number Of entries.
judging from the number OF sprinters who
are trying their wind and bottom every
evening.
DAILY CYCLING PAPER.
The growth Of interest IN cycling. no
less than the well-known enterprise Of
the American Whcelman. is shown IN the
announcement Of that splendid cycling
Journal that they viii. commencing May
Ath. publish "A daily cycling paper.
This Is a big thing not only. for the
publishers. but for the wheelmen OF the
country. II is a new departure. That not
only takes nerve. but money. The Daily
Wheelman will have telegraphic and cable
service. ana am for one cent
KRUGER A WIIEELMAN.
president Kruger. Of the Transvaal. has
taken 10 bicyclc-rding The old gentle
man has been growing obese of late years.
aId had neglected outdoor exercise,
As he had formerly been used TO long
exposure in the open air ana hard phv-
steal exercise. the change i'm his habits
made great difference in his weight with
his usual conservatism, no long opposed
tho suggestion that he use wheel, bul
finally succumbed TO the necessity.
GENUINE NOVELTY.
Genuine novelties in cycle racing are
sare. but NJ. Baduel. the manager OIL
the best tracks in Paris has hit upon
one which ne introduced In the 2.000-metre
uupaced race at the Seine track SUNDAY
afternoon, April 18th. The idea is not
an entirely new one, as it has been
used 20 great advantage in rowing cham
pi0nships In tho past. but it is new TO
cycle racing. and promises to make a
stir. The idea in short is as follows:
The riders OF France are in the habit on
wearing their racing number on a badge
sewed 20 their sleeve, instead or their
back. as in this country. The winner oil
the scratch 2.o0O-metre unpaced race.
run on the Seine track April 18Th, won
the right TO wear badge or armlet No.
= This trophy IS not intended for a
mere badge of honor. hut brings with T..
ia the holder a salary OF % francs or 81
per day until October 18th next This,
however. is not such a snap TO the fOrtu-
nate winner as IL appears at first sight
for the holder OF this badge must be
ready and willing az all times 10 defenu
mis- badge against all Corners. The chal-
ienger Of this badge must, as an evidence
OF GOOD faith. make a deposit of 800
francs. and tho holder Of the badge
must give a reply 10 the challenge within
five davs Of its issuance. The match,
which Will be only one race Of 1900 metres
unpaced. must be ruQ on the Seine TRACK
one of the three Sundays Immediately
following tho acceptance OF the email
ienge II the holder OF the badge wins
the match he will still receive his ~
francs per day. and viii win IN addition
the s00 francs OF his challenger, II the
challenger wins, he gets the badse the
20 francs per day. and Keeps ms 4VV francs
In case the holder OF the page he~i''' To
~ renlv 10 the challege IN the sp"cifea
oye davs tho badge and the accompany
On, salary will go TO the challenger. A
',(,,,,tttee Of three has been appointed 10
60 ON all challenges. and determine
orhether they are worthy OF accepting
rrt advantages Of this system VIII al
-. 10 aonareut. With such an incen-
go an unusual rivalry viii be arouseu
aroone the racing men. their best speed
will be brought out, and racing WIN 10
seen such as has never been seen peio -. u.
me racers in Paris have become sreaS
excited over the matter ana accoruins
90 the last reports "clo $500 $3.50 g. he
with a great deal OF impotence lot '''e
first trial OF the system
Tho American Wheelman says
INGERSOLL A SCORCHER.
Robert G.. Inecrsoil. the talented az
nostic. Is one Of the latest converts 10
wheeling His conversion 20 THIS mas
been easy while his conversion 10 Chris
tianity mas been laborious and frmuess.
However, the stately lecturer now mat
~ has a racer. can prepare Tor scofch-
ng--The American Wheelman.