The morning times., 1897-02-14

10 the local whcclmcn, but the idea las been
allowed to languish because Of a lack of
III oney.
OF course the most important under
| taking will be the building OF thecycling path
between W0sniust onand Baltimore. There
sccmSt be really no fea son why the schcme
which was agitated last seat on should not
be carried 10 successful terminati ton,
and the work on the path be commenced.
TIE cyclists of Baltimore have an even
greater interest ia the track than Wash
inGtonians, because of the attractions of
the nat.on's Capitol, and no doubt the
larger end Of the expense would willingly
hc sornc by the people Of the Monumental
Gown.
The other cycle path referred to is the
one proposed to be run from the Anglers
Club, above Cabin John bridge, to Great
Falls, midway between tlc Falls load and
the track leading 10 DIckey's lauding.
The scheme was advocated in The Times
cycle columns last year, and the reason,
why il was not carried into execution was
! the same old trouhle-lack OF concerted
| action in securing funds for the work. ii
| was estimated that six foot path from
! the Angler to the falls could be built for
| about $4,000. Considering the big num-
| ber of wheelmen who use that road it
| would seem that the amount could be
| raised very easily during one season after
| the construction of the path by charging
| small toll. 1t would undoubtedly be a
| safe investment for any capitalist TO build
| the path for he would be certain to Let
| back his money in a brief tine Next to
| the interest in the local roads, the thoughts
| of the whee;men are turned toward long
| tours III other States The coming summer
will undoubtedly see more WASHING gton
| cyclists perambulatinG over country far
| removed from their accustomed jaunts
| Nor will these parties be confined Co two
| or three members. Some OF them Will
! undoubtedly approach the size of club
expeditions, New York, Massachusetts,
| Connecticut, and the other Northern States
will be popular, while some wSalDnen have
| declared their intention OF going into
| Canada
+ No more delightful way of spending
| summer vacation can be ina agined than
in tour of this description There is
| no needs for hurry and unless the tourist
| is one of the nervous impatient sort. just
| enough territory can be covered each
day to arouse keen appetite and make
| the thought OF sleep welcome at the close
| OF IL. Since bicycling has become SO
| popular there has grown up a regular
| link of small but comfortable country
! inns along the main roads in the Northern
| States and the traveller may be sure Of
| finding some sort of place for rest and
| refreshment about every score of miles
This sort of trip combines the charm of
| the unconventional with the much better
| opportunity OF becoming acquainted with
| the country and people through which "De
| passes than can possibly be afforded by
railway journey. For the past two
years Washington cyclists have come to
! realize this and the number taking ad-
| vantage OF their summer vacations in
| this manner will be larger than ever
before.
However, the gfeat majority of local
| wheelmen will have to be content with
| the shorter runs through the surrounding
| country and the interest in these pleasant
| Jaunts is likely to be as keen as ever.
| Club runs will, of course. be popular
feature, as they were last summer. From
! the sentiment shown in wheeling circles
| here there Is absolutely danger Of a
| declining interest during the coming
| season.