The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-07
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
THoUsANDS OF RIDERS DISPORT
THEMSELVES IN TEL SUBURBS.
sylvan and Seaside Resorts Attract Largo
Crowas-Kiser AGain Defeats Baid-out-
isok TOR speed ana Distance RscinE Moro
LEGAL Electric Light Meets Observation-Disclosures.

sylvan ana SEASIDE Resorts Attract Large
Crowds-Kiser Again Defeats Haid-Out-
Ieok Tor Speed ana Distance Racing More
Local Electric Light Meets sch~eduied-Notes.
with an enthusiasm undimmed by the some
what discouraging atmospheric outlook, cyclists
were awheel bright and early yesterday. Sub
urbanites who missed the big parade Of the
previous day had an opportunity to sec Its re-
production on the installment plan. as 1t were.
for the thousands of pedallers who figured along
the uptown Boulevard and Drive on Saturday
were off to every point Of the compass yesterday
in groups and clusters, which were mono the less
picturesque through lack Of military alignment.
The level stretches of Westchester and Long
Island and the undulating routes Of New Jersey
and Staten Island were all largely patroniEod,
while Prospect Park and the cycle paths looked
rs II an army on wheels had suddenly evacuated
Brooklyn in a stampede for the coast.
Attached and unattached riders rivalled zach
other in tho workmanlike style in which they
set about annihilating space, and the tanned
compilations of nearly all bespoke their steady
devotion to the sport. During the humidity and
haze Of the carly afternoon q decorous pnce
seemed to DO the rule, but when the temperature
dropped toward sunset those caught at a dis
tance in lightweight costumes got in
some quiet "scorching" on the
trip. Parties of relatives and friends
Of both sexes were very much in evidence along
the routes leading most directly to "unim-
proved" rural and sylvan retreats, and they
looked like migratory flower shows coming homo
among tho clusters Of wild daisies and other
floral spoils with which they were decked out
cdp-d-pie. The men made temporary vases Of
their outside coat pockets and came pedalling
gayly into town from all points with the long
stalked posies waving above their heads, until
the half-hiddcn bicycle humps suggested hills in
full bloom.
What the regular club riders missed in the
decorative line they made up in mileage. and
the c~yclomoters which failed to show q jump OF
half a century" were few and far between.
The seaside patrons brought back everything
desirable but their small change, but, to judge
by their complacent countenances, this had
been satisfactorily invested.
The indications for an exceptional racing sea-
son are becoming more marked from day to day,
and the rivalry between the leading stars of the
path will probably lead to some sensational
contests. The advent OF Lesna, who has just
reached this country from Australia, insures
high-class distance racing, as Jimmy Michael's
gorge Is sure to rise when the noted Frenchman
takes a hand In tho game. Lesna has rolled
up q string Of antipodean records ranging from
one mile to a hundred; but a less extensive
gamut will have to satisfy him here, and he will
probably confne himself to his speciality of 60
ing the long routes. With Lesna, Michael, and
the best of the native stayers in a race Of one
hour or more. there should be a big revival of
interest in what golfers call "thc long game
Meanwhile the sprinting division can be relied
upon to keep enthusiasm fermentinR. The lead
ing lights seem to have shelved their paper
warfare for a time and settled down to actual
work, and the results SO far have been decidedly
encouraging from a competitive standpoint.
CHICKEN daFiS pres fesd h tx r a,Sel a tbem plf iSde9e ap sno ~ a
their range: and then old Father Time will have
lost between Bald and Kiser. and while the pair
keep fit many hot contests will be in order.
The Riverside Wheelmen will hold night cleo
trio light race meets at Olympic Park, 135th
street. and Eighth avenue, on june 10, July 7.
match "a S' races. "a and ns eHhibiFio asa T feeae eighth hhaG as;
and just q week ahead OF the L. A. ". national
meet, will be held at Manhattan Beach, Aug. 81.
e efetn Gentls s, wtli esli I. e special %!sio run ,e each Sa. sqnd eS.
sorts, for members Of the club who do not wish
to go on the all-day runs during the hot weather.
and Ryan. Richard Weir viii compete in anna,
teur races under the colors OF the club in Eng.
After that he will go to France. Holland, Bel.
GUM, and Italy.
PHILADELPHIA, June 6.-All tho crack riders
in the immediate vicinity Of this city showed
meet OF the Quaker City %heel@en. :" The one
mile professional race, won by a length by Kiser
in 2:l3, was exciting. Summary:
One Mile. Novice-won by W. H. Derousse. Charles
One Mile. Philadeiphis Championship-won by C.
e third ID Sf fims. a:,s ~ 10 g. Douglass second w. NJ TFo''
one Mile. Handicap, Protes.iena-won by Al New
Lindley, los yards, third. Time, R:2s s:b:
One Mile. Open. Amateur-won by w. G. Douglass,
]. c. ShonO ARCOnd- C.. &. y. Schwartz third q w
Krtci fourth. Time. $3.50,
onethirq q a Mlls, HandiOsg-won by A; shomo
Brown. 10 yards; third W. @. Douglass. scratch,
one Mile. open. Professional-wo by Earl Kiser, F
Titus second, E. Bald third. Time, 2:iS.
Li indie MT aSS y ysPis;' clem r n&1n,sH 80 ySrd.. os see sGsH
Charles TgrEilIs. 500 yards; third: ] Frank star
NTH. Time, 1927 2.5.
REvERE, Mass, June 6.-There were hfty-three
entries for the annual nfteen.mile Loefier road
race here yesterday. The time was slow, as the
roads were heavy. The winners were;
Paul Hanson, Essex; l45 yards, 1911 fourth time
H.. II. Holman, Roxbury. ESQ yards, 4o:0o; ]. W
Dedham. 145 yards, 46:37; i. D. Keoush, Boston. aSt
y 1904. f afts i,m nSm NJ hs s. SslSiu. E B@stSn, go sSS Yards r
4o:4o; L. J; sclari. Boston, Is yards, 4+;3o, mrs
time 4. J. Rogers. Boston. 40 yards, 45;o2. third time
Solari and Rogers were disqualified for bcint
paced.
NOTES.
The Royal Arcanum wheelmen OF this city vii
hold the following runs during the months OF Jun,
and July; June IS. Coney Island; go. Asbury FaFI
81. Van Courtlandt; July 4. City Island; 8. Yon
kers: IL. Ramsay; 10. Greenviile: rs, Lynbrook.
A bicycle carnival Will DO held 81 Long Branch OF
July IT. :
The Alpine Cyclers of Brooklyn will hold q run e
Rockaway on June Is and . trip 70 PiainnSid OF
June 20.
me Nassau Thsslnen of Brooklyn will hold ru,
to Philadelphia on July 3.
Plans TO build a cycle path from Riverhead Il
Orient Point, L. l., are now under consideration b.
the Southoid Town Cycle Association.
meeting OF the Executive Committee of tn
Brooklyn Good Roads Association Will DO held TO
night.
the Hudson County wheelmen- are looking 70
suitable club quarters along the Hudson Count
Boulevard.
A State circuit meet will-be hold At.Utica OIL
June IL.
The New York Athletic Club will have q fast hi
cycle team this season. The men who will racs.fo
the club include Ray Dawson. II. Fl. Bird. J.. 7. wi
liams. !. A. Powell. and W. II. Hayy.
Nell RawHon, Howard Starr. and Charles Dewe,
Will represent the Hudson County wheelmen 4
the local race meets this season.
Capt. Beard OF the Aurora Grata wheeimen ha
selscted the following outings for his club: Jun
10, Bound Brook, ~. hsrricE; 20. Bath Bsaohi ~
Lake success: July 50. Pike county. Pa.
The London Sporting LIE says, Some OF tn