The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-11-29
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
cALIF0RNIIN RIDERS WANT SUN
DAT RACING sINCJIoNED.

Accidents In Armories Attributed 60 Lsnek
or Praetiec or the 'D5 Models
IN Observation-Disclosures on the Chain.
irss -.MIehseIs Methods.
Robert NJ. WEIGH, the Pacific coast represen-
tstivo OF the Racing Board OF the l.. A. W., has
become convinced In spite OF the present rules
OF the league against Sunday racing, that SEQ
tional legislation upon the question must be
passed by the next national assembly to insure
the success of the league In his division. In
California II is claimed that the riders demand
sanction to hold races on Sunday. and steps are
now being taken to induce the officials of the
l.. A.. w. to vote In favor Of an enactment allow
ing divisiers to tolerate Sunday racing at the
option Of It's o~nicisls. In some sections Of the
East and West there is q very strong feeling
against holding bicycle races on Sunday. and
for this reason opposition will be directed
against the plans of California to secure the en-
dossement OF the national assembly.
Every season bicycle riders who take part in
the indoor races held at the various armories
suffer severe injuries from falls IN competition.
Experienced riders allege that tho danger Of
racing In the armorles is small, and can easily
be mitigated by careful practice before ventur-
ing into open contests. Racing men accustomed
TO the wide, highly-banked tracks cannot neRo-
tiate the turns in tho armories with snfe.y I'M
less they have mastered the changed conditions.
The various bicycle firms are preparing to eE-
hibit their sample wheels Of tho '97 models
within the next thirty days. and riders are ao-
cordingly Interested to learn what novelties or
radical changes will be presented. A we'll
known rider. in discussing tho chances of the
ohainiess wheel, says: am not so enthusiast
not mean to infer that the cliainless wheel is
inferior, but 1t is n fact that II Is yet in tho ex-
perimental stage. The French. riuer, Rivierre.
rode over O3b mileR on n ChninleSS DlCyClo. but
he could have done as well, II not better. on a
whether we want to or not"
In England this year Ed. Green was conspicu-
Gus. Some of his. most noteworthy victories
were three tve.inile scratch races. including
the professional championship Of England:
one wenty:hve-mile race. 1--we one-mile events.
a enIss hnIfe% profs,si iSns l hnmpion.h hhse ef En aSe
land, and the onc-mile International race held
at 0ssend on Aug; y. .oo Green's winnings are
H: H. Cause.-The remarkable riding accom-
now in this country, is attributed to his superior
physical ability. rather than to any. particular
Coming to this country. was regarded as a p6e.
nomnnon throughout Europe. He is diminutive
in size and light IN weight, but by extraordinary
every rider in the world in q paced race.
Michael rides a wheel Ceared higher than any
okhNA % u hteu Ah tIts ohtN ehu boLuC A.
tribute his success to this fact. Michael rides
what is called a lever chain of English manu-
~facture. but other riders in England who have
used this same chain get just as much ~satisfac-
ton out OF the ordinary style.
A party Of foreign bicycle riders arrived In
this city on the American liner ST. Paul yester-
day from Southampton to take part in the six
Square Garden from Dec. Z to IL. Among the
party were Tom Lenton q Wales; who
miles and 552 yards; Jules Dubois and G.
Lu%sdein. soo,isnd; j. 'Wsrburson. 4. F.
Hunter. ana Dudley Marks, England. These
men include the pick OF the professionals
this country. racing, in the different cities.
Twenty riders who will act as pacemakers for
ihS isf Meb a "a st sSs sos, o0 r adsa.e who Ps1 Iee wask;
went abroad with the Butler boys TO race In Eu-
rope, returned on tho st. Paul. and will also
compete in the Garden races.
The foreign riders will do their preliminary
training on the Hudson county Boulevard.
Lenton. during bis stay in this city. will mako
Sour. He expresses his willingness to race any
aan in a match-contest. and Is very anxious to
In the six days events four prizes win be given
TO the professionals. as follows: 500, $50. S25,
And $40. There is some talk of E. G. Bald tax
Ing part in these races.
The bicycle exhibit arranged to take place in
the Madison Square Garden from Jan. IL to is
bicycle carnival will be held. covering the same
dates. Tho events will consist of drills and va
rtous man9uvres on bicycles between the MEM
States.
The New York Consulate of the L. A. w. has
appointed q committee. consisting OF .McCor-
mack. Rosenfeld. Walters, Pennell. and Crow,
to apportion the city into thirty-five districts
for the purpose OF forming sub-coneulate bodies.
BOWLING.