New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
I'm THE CYCLING WORLD.
DOUBT AS TO THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE
COURSE
THE PARK BOARD FAILS TO GIVE PERMISSION FOR
A ROAD RACE THERE-A COURSE ON THE
Upper Boulevard sUGGEsTED-THE
WEATHER AND THE wHEELMEN.

Upper BOULEVARD sUGGEsTED-THE
WEATHER AND THE wHEELMEN
A question agitaIng local cyclists just now is
whether the proposed road race VIII be allowed 10
take place on Riverside Drive in May. The subject
was IA have come I'D for final debate at IA meeting
OF the Park Commissioners yesterday. Members
of the Associated Cycling Clubs OF New ork ana
representatives of several Of the larger cubs held
a meeting at the Hotel Savoy early In the day ana
prepared to descend upon the Commissioners ana
ash for a hearing Headed by Messrs Frch.
Geberoux Brock Bridgeman and others visit
was made TO the Arsenal in Central Park to see
the Commissioners When the wheelineh arlNe9
there they found that owing to the absence OF
President Mcmillan there would be no meeting OF
the Board. The cyclists made inquiries however;
10 have opposed the holding OF the race had been
present but they were Informed that no one eX-
MILAN has gone to Virginia with his son: who Is
sick II he returns to the city In time II ~ pos pos
sble that he may call special meeting or the
Commissioners In any other case the question
will not be decided until the regular meeting next
Monday
Members OF the Associated Cycling Clubs who
late yesterday afternoon said that they
could see no reason why they should not be
allowed to hold the race. They did not take kindly
to having the race on the upper Boulevard John
Frick expressed their sentiments when he said;
eve want road race such will test the ability
Of the riders and the proposed course on Riverside
Drive would make a model one We don't want
hil-cmbing and coasting match. and that is about
all we could have on the upper Boulevard" Mem.
beers of the association said yesterday they
We're not sorry that there would be more time be-
11re necision on me subject Woua De draue.
They felt that the longer the matter was consd-
cred the better their chances would be for getting
president OF the association. Will be busy on the
Bench this week but as he will have more more, time at
his disposal next week. he Is rather glad that
decision will not be made until later.
The officials OF the League OF American Wheel
men are not losing any sleep over the reports Of
secession coming in from the West. In speaking
OF the alleged revolt of the United Wheelmen Of
Wisconsin yesterday. OF the officials said the
story had been investlga ted, and that 1t had been
found that of the individuals and clubs mentioned
seeding none were members Of the l.. A. w.
The roads in this district yesterday and the city
streets last night again crowded with cyclists
large number went down the Cycle Path to Coney
Island. 1t said yesterday at the Shelter House
at the end of the path. that the proposed moving
of the house the concoIrse might be
carried out Bids have been received for moving
this house and making certain improvements for
cyclists but most OF the bids are SAID 10 have been
excessive. II said yesterday that Park Com
missioner Dcttmer would give the case his personal
attention In day or two.
Nearly hundred cyclists enjoyed 10 the
Seawanhaka Country Club the Merrick Road.
Sunday. The house and grounds in good
order and as soon as warm weather SITS in it is
expected that large number Of people will make
the run to the club. especially on Sundays and
holidays.
The annual election OF the South Brooklyn Wheel
men will be held next Friday night III the year
ending March l over one hundred persons have
Joined the club. Tho only candidate who opposes
the regular ticket Is w. II. Nash who Is running for
place on the Board of Governors against c. VI.
Burtls.
Albert Mott chairman Of the Racing Board OF the
l.. A. w. has decided that sanctions are needed
for races held on home trainers. Such contests
were held at the recent cycle show in Brooklyn.
The wheeling members OF the New York Athletic
Club will ride In a body 10 the OF the cross
country OF the club next Saturday. The start
will Ice made at the whee house I'm West Sxteth-st
al D. M and John Is. Yates will pilot the party
Morris Park.
The game Of basketball between the Xavier
Wheelmen and Company r. of the sth Regiment at
the formers gymnasium No. 2O5 West Fourteenth
Rtncles