The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-04-12
VII
The New York, Long Island, and New DER
sey Cycling Organizations May Consolidate.

sey Cycling Organizations May Consolidate
President p. A. Brock of the Metropolitan
Association of Cycling Clubs has suggested to
the members of his association that steps be
taken to consolidate with the Associated Cy-
cling Clubs of New Jersey and Long Island, in
order to form a strong association combining all
the representative clubs in the Metropolitan
district. Such a consolidation would result in
the formation of an organization with 1000
members. 1t Is proposed that the three asso-
Citations shall retain their individual officers.
but work with one another in obtaining wheel
mems rights.
Col. George f. Waring is a firm believer in the
future of the bicycle. In an address to the
members of the Metropolitan Association of
Cycling Clubs ut their dinner on Friday night
he suggested the construction of an elevated
bicycle track through the city. Mr.. Waring
says that he has given the subject considerable
thought. and believes that 1t is possible and
essentially needful to build such a path. His
plan is to build three pathways on an elevated
course. to include fast and two slow pathways.
His plan was endorsed by the members of the
greatly beneficial to all riders in the city.
II was reported yesterday that George d.
League of American Wheelmen. has decided
that the Intercollegiate Athletic Association
may reject the entries OF any racing men from
races last year. such a decision is calculated
to place the l.. A.. W. in II, ridiculous position.
Every club or association is entitled to reject
any entries that they see fit, but to. reject old
class y riders from amateur races this year is
inconsistent with the l.. A. w. rules.
At the National Assembly meeting of tho
League OF American Wheelmeu, held at Balti-
more in February. when class B was abolished,
until the racing officials of the league see fit to
place them in the professional ranks. Accord
ingly such a decision as Chairman Gideon is re-
puted to have rendered will raise IA great deal Of
trouble. IT. said that the object Of some Of the
colleges to debar old class Is riders from the in
tercollegiate bicycle races this year is done with
riders In the University of Pennsylvania.
The regular monthly meeting of the Morris
,hdie line took Place iaGG;e on "Wednesday se5 evening at
The meeting was well attended. Resolutions
thanking senators Guy and Ellsworth and AS
semblyman Armstrong for their action on the
Bicycle Baggage bill were passed and copies
ordered to be mailed to each. A committee. con-
sisting OF Olin J. stephens. Judge Charles f.
appointed and Instructed to communicate with
the Department OF Public Parks regarding the
Improvement of the roadway of the, Madison
avenue bridge. which is in n deplorable condi-
ton. The Is also to communicate
with the Department Of Public Works and the
| apartment of Public Improvements for the
Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth wards. regard
Ing, the possible asphalting OF certain streets
and avenues.
runs were ordered to be laid out and announced
at the next meeting.
The first annual election OF the Mantle Wheel
men was held on Friday night, and the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Andrew A. DAILY. President; Edward Hart. Vice
PresidenI; James F. Farrell, secretary; Charles
A. Stoneham, Treasurer; Joseph Hayes. Cap
tain; joseph F.. Bigalke. First Lieutenant: WI
liam La Due. Second Lieutenant: Frederick
Burier. ''' The n''0 first pe" cub run Mn''e viii lAt be- To-
Staten Island on sunday. April 20. The club
decided by unanimous vote to place a racing
in the field TO represent 1t in the Metro