New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-01
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
WHEELING OVER THE BROOKLYN
.,.. BRIDGE.
WORLD.
BROOKLYN
FAIR RIDING BETWEEN THE CAR TRACKS on
MANHATTAN BEACH TRAcK-rHE GREEN.

HOUSES IN PROSPECT PARK.
keep. when facing the rather str wind, cy.
cltsts had an enjoyable day for their outing yes
terday Most Of the nearby good roads were
thronged with wheelmen all day. and many who
mad occasion to cross the Brooklyn Bridge were
agreeaby surprised to find that the riding between
the newly laid car tracks the approaches
a vast Improvement over that of the uneven
blocks Of old. In reaying the driveway after put
ting down the tracks the stones have been put In
with some regard to cvenness and one can now ride
over the bridge without much danger Of running Q
light wheel As cyclists Interested In the ques-
ton OF special cycle path over the Bridge many
Yesterday gave the subject some thought. The
majority were of opinion that the proposed plan
TO have the path laid the trestle work would
not be feasible, on account of the approaches.
Several who talked the subject said that the
only feasible plan would be TO lay special path
on the outside of the Bridge from the beginning
or each approach. On the approaches the cyclists
would have to take chances with the trucks and
cars as 1t right be found impossible TO extend
the special path along their sides account Of the
buildings which come. in places, close to the ma
sonry
Bicycle riders and patrons OF cycle racing will
be pleased 10 hear that many changes for the I'm
provement Of the Manhattan Beach bicycle track
have been decided Upon by the Snanagers. COW
cred stand will be erected the south side Of tho
track, with n seating capacity of at least 25oo.
The seats will be similar TO those OF the bleach
cries. but the eI,ire stand will be rooted In. max
ing 1t serve wind -breaker when the home
stretch is swept by hrcezes" from the south.
It Is also intended build n high board fence
around the north and cast sides from the bleach
cries TO the trainers quarters. In this way the
grounds viii be entirely inclosed, ard there will be
no need OF the army OF Pinkorton men and regu-
lar police. which was on hand al the three last
meets at the track Ii has oeen decided that when
the Improvements are made the inneld VIII
nSt Re Hssa for % On Ss a:
testants and the men starting them will alone be
allowed the infeld and only when taking part
lareed either BY the addition Of wings both
sides or second story put tie present struct-
ure The track edges will be improved.
habit OF going through Prospect Park should take
advantage of the present season 10 pay visit to
the greenhouses near the West Drive. Lovers Of
the chrysanthemum will find whole house de.
voted to their favori;e flower. and. in addition to
the large conservatory, which Is full or palms and
other large tropical foliage plants, there are two
houses devoted TO orchids, ferns and gloxinas.
greenhouses a little below the Tnird-st entrance.
and bicycle rack for the convenience OF riders
WI be found at the end OF the greenhouses.
News from across the Atlantic furnishes the IN.
formation that London will see the two cycle
shows this year One Is held under the auspices OF
the Stanley Club Following, with one week inter-
venlg. Is the National, the latter being under the
control OF the British trade. Besides these there
will be displays IN Birmingham: Leeds. Glasgow
seen the finish Of one show. Another is contem.
plated and Paris will have one this winter
Cyclists desiring TO join the League Of Amer.
lean Wheelmen may obtain full printed informa.
ton and membership blanks by sending names
and addresses to the Cycling Editor The Tribune.