New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-13
IN THE CYCLING WORLD,
FINE RIDING AND GOOD ROADS YES
TERDAY.

THE SUBURBAN HIGHWAYS THRoNGED WITH
HAPPY RIDERS OF THE wHEEI,-MULrIcYcLE
PAcrNG-BENEFITs OF wooLLEN UNDER.
CLoTHING-NoTEs AND COMMENTS.
The change In the weather yesterday was appre-
ciated by the riders Of the wheel. and a result
the city streets-those which well paved--and .
the suburban roads thronged all day. The ;
Boulevard, Riverside Drive and the drives In Gen.
trail Park all had their quota OF riders In spite OF
the thousands who left the city and made for the
good roads of New-Jersey, Staten Island. Long
Island and Connecticut. The Hudson County Boule-
ward was crowded all day. was the Coney Island
Cycle Path. Riders in New-Jersey were talking
about the splendid ride they would have in case the
proposed Palisade Boulevard Is built. Many cyclists
made the trip through Brooklyn, and then down
TO Sr9Pseyaye ana LOOK tns
by way OF the Staten Island Ferry, or continuing on
city by the the Fort Lee Ferry Thousands went out
the Merrck Road, and this fine stretch OF macadam
from JmaSa the TO FoGK e which
especially to wheelmen did rushing Dusi-
Prospect PARK and most Of the cyclists took the
outside route on their was 10 the Cycle PAIN Lns
fresh as it was early in the morning. moderated in
the afternoon. and the cyclists save when they weTe
much II was splendid day for the wheel. and
there will be plenty more Just Ike It oei3, s me me
golden opportnity and YOU will be the worse for II.
for the delightful wheeling season OF the year
Is here.
When multicycle pacing began racers had many
new things TO learn. And. though the game seems
70 be fairly well understood at the present day. pac.
Ing is developing new rules every time the big ma.
chimes go on the track. At first any man would DO
for big machine. and crews were made UP OF men
who rarely got TO the tape first in open races Then
the reasoned that fast racers snoud make
fas PAGERS and cracks were put In for crews. That
the paced race not altogether to the swift was me
next lesson in the book. and never was tnls Demon
straed more clearly than n the recent s,arSus ss
Lesna match at Charles River PARK Tn9asn me
men they lacked practice on almost every pick
crews The consequence that starbuck had al
ternaely TO slow UP and 10 ride a. sprlnuhg Sais
before the twenty-five miles done his pace:
makers had 10 ride slowly 10 avoid shak'ns him OK
altogether.
The Monclair cyc,ist who has not taken ride
down North Moun,an-ave.. starting from Bloom
feld-ave or Van vleck-st.. and then turning down
Noun, Hebron Road and back through Valley Road.
has missed one Of the most delightful short rdes.
Somebody has placed seats around several OF the
Re ess IN where the cycst can stop II so mind
ed Taking the trip in this direction gives you down
Road is advancing slowly, but it will probably be
finished IN time for use this season
Most cyclists are now convinced OF the desrahiiity
OF wool.en understanding. but few even now IN
exchanging the woollen garment for linen ones i'm.
mediate.y upon their return from ride This Is al.
most as DANGEROUS as wearing linen In the hrs
lowers the temperature OF the body: and chill -
an almost certain result II the woosn garment st
OF the body has naturally cooled down.
The midsummer run OF the Associated Cycling
Clubs OF New-Jersey. on the evening OF September
1s to Millburn with headquarters AT the Vaux Inn.
will be worth taking part in Each OF the clubs
forming the Associated Cycling Clubs will bring
some OF Its Local taen, along so that the entertain
ment provided will be an attractive one.
The Yorkville wheelmen held a ladies' run and
reception Hubers roadhouse, Jerome-ave. and
Central Bridge on "Wednesday evening asst. The
open century run OF the Yorkville wbeelmen will
be held on Sunday. septembec s over the Brook
lyn-Oakdale course. Messrs. Staubach. Pattscner
fast division George {. Wheeler and other WELL
known road riders VIII ifad me SLOW divsiSn send
Eghty-seventh-st Handsome prizes will be given
TO the three clubs having the largest number Of
SURVIVORS
At the last meeting OF the Century Wheelmen q
special committee OF seven consisting OF the presi-
dent. vice president recording secretary. treasurer,
captain and two members OF the club. appoint.
ed consider the advisabilty OF the club building
for the comfort and convenience OF its rapidly in
creasng membership.
a. c. Mertens. OF the Spading team. has been
entered and will ride at the National Circuit meet
at Springfield. Mass. this week. Mertens's team.
mate, Earl Kser Is now In the West, and will race
a team Of running horses at Dayton, Ohio, on
Wednesday,
Cyclists desiring to join the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed nforma ton ana
membership blanks by sending names and addresses
to the Cycling Editor. The Tribune.
EARL KISER AHEAD BY TWO FEET.
Columbus. Ohio. Sept. 12-The great match be-
tween Rube Rush's running team, Alad and Bias.
com. driven to a skeleton wagon. and Earl Kissr,
the bcyclis took place yesterday afternoon on the
track at the Columbus Driving Park. Kser was
paced by quintet In the mile heat the horses
came under the wire In la 3-5. winning by only
two feet. The second heat Of half mile won
by the horses in 0:52. worlds record, the last
quarter being covered In 023k. The horses away
after the half-miie and covered two and a half
miles before they could be stopped. This prevented
the third heat which will be run at Dayton. Ohio.
next Wednesday.