New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
=. than macadamized roads

dry up more rapidly than macadamized ROADS
rven snow is no, an obstacle 10 cycling. There
,re en- many, ssnhalt paVements now that II ~
EASY 70 make long rides about the city without
Going off Of this material. except now ana theh
at A street intersection. and without ridne over
tho same ground twice When bicycle - not
Going to be used often. 1t IL good tnlns 70 oveI
haul il and see that the bearings are cream ana
everything about il shpshape. II Is wen 10 Keep
Tho ,ires rretty fully inflated during the WINTER
as they deterorate If allowed to iatten ~ IS
wise also 70 relieve the pressure on the tlres ny
suenend;ng the bicycle or turning " upsioe
dorn II There is a minute leak in tire so that
the air Isaks slowly out. the rubber Will pc IN
tured ~ il is not repaired so as 10 remain nara
or AT least keep from getting sott. men q "
oroIa ;s ont of use for some time care should be
taken 10 see that the tires are pumped larry
full now and then.
In the reaction from the high frames ~ a
,.or ortvo ago there is something Of a tendency
"a 90 too far in the other direction. 1t is gen
.r,lv conceded that il Is not wise for cycllst
70 buv the highest frame that he can ride. al
though that was the rule and practice at the De-
shining ~ 1896 At the same time there IS
loss Of rightly. as well as an awkward appedi
ance If the saddle and handle.har nave 70 oe
raised several inches 10 meet the requirements
20 tho rider While there Is an advantage,
doubtless. in the dropping Of the crank pracKe.
below the level Of the hub OF the rear WheTr. !,
is easv to see that this can he Overcome. WIN
too low a bracket the pedals are brought so
oiosa n tbe ground that in turning there Is
some danger of striking the earth WINE il IN III
has toe clips on his pedals but does nov nay. uIs
feet in them. they are almost cer'a'" ~ INV '"'
ground in such circumstances.
The heel clip. which was used by number or
riders some time ago. seems to have SUFFERED a
rapid decline in popularity. The knacK OF get
ting It in the right place was perhaps more
easily caugh. than the use of the toe CLIP ou'
some wheelmen found that even with a lanIy
high cranh bracket the heel clip would s'riks .,e
ground in coasting, with eVefy revolution or tns
pedals This a nuisance, 10 say inc iea'''
and to some extent it was dangerous.
The thousands Of metropolitan riders VINO a'
one time or another have passed through ia
maica Long Island. Will be glad 10 Know mat
many ~ the streets OF that village are being put
in excellent condition. In particular Is thls uue
OF the main thoroughfare Fulton-s:.. on which
an asphalt pavement Is being laid. consiuer
able part of this work has been completed. the
smooth pavement IS placed not only outside OF
the railroad tracks but also between them ana
the headers Of brick have been so set on the
inside of the rails that there is little joting In
crossing the tracks. The improvement VIII be
appreciated by all who have gone over the con
bestones and the elevations ana expressions III
the principal street of Jamaica. II they have
not also found II an impossible slough OF Ihuu
after q rain, in the seasons when the irost
plavs havoc with ordinary roads Inc asphait
M vement is TO run entirely through the village.
a distance OF perhaps mile ana thlru' ana
between the village boundary and the Brooklyn
CITY line the street there known as the Jamaica
| plank Road or Jamaica-a ave. is to have pave
ment of vitrified brick. The bricks are on the
ground but presumably Will not he put down
| iii next year In Brooklyn Jarnaica-ave. is be-
| ing asphalted When all the work here referred
TO is completed 1t will be early in the spring
| a fine new route from Brooklyn 10 Jamaica and
| so to a large number OF interesting points on
Long Island will be furnished. and 1t Will be the
| shortest route, too
| The members OF the Executive Committee OF
the Cuban Fair. to be held at the Arcade. in
| Brooklyn from December to IS are gratihed
| at the interest shown by the Wheelmen not only
| of Brooklyn but Of New-York City. Among the
| clubs which will have charge OF booths or con-
tests are the Logan Wheelmen. Indian Cycle
| Club. Orient. Kings County. Paramount, pierce.
| Greater New York. Manhasset. Carroll PARK ana
| Windsor Terrace Wheelmen There will be sew
| eral bicycle contests including one for L. A. w.
| members another to determine the most popu-
| lar woman rider in Brooklyn. and third ~ dis
| cover the favorte member Of the Good Roads
Association. The proceeds will go 10 the Cuban
! cause The fair will be opened on Monday night
| at $ o'clock, and the arrangements. which pro-
vide for large number OF interesting exhibits,
| are almost completed.
A cycle manufacturer is preparing TO put on
| the market a cycle stand and hanger which. II
Is promised, will embody new features. 1t is
simple in construction and devoid Of any com
plicated parts liable to become dsordered. AL
though 1t is made Of metal 1t is light and oc-
cupies little room. No fastening is necessary 70
| hold the stand. which rests firmly on the floor
| 1t suspends the rear wheel for cleaning pur-
poses or training and II necessary can be used
| rail hrac kcf eyte ling
| port to the wheel. 1t folds into a small space
| when not in use, and in many ways serves the
| wants Of the bicycle owner. In few weeks II
| will be ready for sale.
Chief Consul Boyle. Of the Pennsylvania Divis-
ion. announces that proceedings will be taker
against any unauthorized person wearing thu
badge or button Of the League OF American
Wheelmen. This should be a warning TO thos'
who are disposed 10 try to secure the advantage
Of membership without the expense OF hecomint
enrolled. The League Is OF beneft. either direct
~ or indirectly TO all wheelmen. and those wh'
are either too careless or too mean 10 supper
the organization should no: be permitted 10 rep
resent themselves as L. A. W. members AT an
time or to secure advantages to which they ar
not entitled
Most Of the bicycle clubs have arranged elabo
rate plans for the entertainment Of their mem
bers during the winter or indoor season
Bowling. euchre and whist parties. pool and bill
lard tournaments and receptions will keep tn
members busy. The racing men who Intend T.
keep in training all winter Will have plenty o
opportunity to test their speed and skill. as Their
will be numerous indoor meets ut Madison
Square Garden and at various armories.
While there are some differences among tn
members OF the South Brooklyn Wheelmen. tn
chances are that a settlement Of several vexe
questions will be brought about without any un
| -
| wear ago the organization voted TO vest tn
management OF the club in the hands Of II