Evening star., 1897-04-03
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ihe main thing ot interes. to wbaair,o.
during The week has been the six-iay rac,
al convention Hall There are faw rider.
"iio AdNs not been to the hall during tbs
week and the proba bility is thar the lorar
! cycling world viii he we'll representa,, a.
the finish this evening The perrormar,,,
OF the veteran Shock is attracting att.nri,,,
al! over the world. and should he break tbe
world record he Will hold the honor far
many years
Ihe Pleasant weather of the week has
kroSeh a boon for cycling. and tomorrow
hardly club in the city but will he an; a.,
the road. The highways have nov dyi,s
Out as good as they will be for some ,ins
anu are } lst in condition for excelI.,lt ,id
hns,, ne c.uo captains are beginning TO
Huste 10 get their schedules out. The week
Gay evening riding is now increasing and
curing the week there was not an evening
winch was not pleasant for riding
Century Cycle Club.
Inc century Cycle Club took a run 10
Ashton last Sunday fifteen of the members
joining In the run. The trip was scheduled
Tor Bull Run, Va, but on account of the
bad condition of the roads il was thought
advisable 20 change IL to the above. named
place The trip proved to be exceedingly
pleasant.
All of the boys are working hard for the
initial century ride. which will take place
tune ago. The will be TO Frederick
Secretary Hourigan had a number OF ap-
piieauons sent to him during the week.
and the membership Is fast rpa. hing The
limit, which is thirty
capt. Byrnes has called a r,ln to Ralti-
more Tor tomorrow. leaving 1929 New York
avenue at Z o'clock sharp. The trip will be
made via the Ashton and Ellicott city
route.
Washington Rond Club.
Capt. Joe Prince will take the Road Club
riders TO Rockville tomorrow, starting at
O'Clock from the headquarters. at l224 L
street. good attendance is expected
The run last Sunday TO Ashton seven
men going out, meeting the riders of the
Century Club. enjoying the trip immensely.
capt. Prince was in charge.
The regular meeting of the club will he
held Wednesday evening, at which consid-
cradle business of Importance will he tram
sacted. The matter of holding one or two
race meets this season will be brought up.
During the week nearly every member OF
the club was at Convention Hall. witness
ing the race. No mid-week trips were
taken. though some will be made next
week.
The AlfamOnt Whcelmen.
The regular semi-monthly meeting OF tho
Altamont Wheelmen was held at their club
rooms Wednesday The chairman appoint
ed committee of three to prepare a sched-
ule of runs next summer The question
about club caps was then brought up, and
1t was decided TO get brown golf caps, with
green visor. monogram and button.
Mr.. @. Beverly Towles Is now training
on the Georgetown track for the coming
High School athletic meeting. and Il is
expected that he will carry or the honors
of the day. as he is a fast rider. and prom
ises TO make quite name for himself
some day. Mr.. ". Everett Is also doing
some very good work in the training line.
The club gymnasium is now fitted up with
. full set OF dumb bells and Indian clubs,
mats. horizontal bars. pulley weights foils,
boxing gloves. punching bag. etc. Mr. X
II. Goode. the strong man Of the club, gave
an exhibition Of his strength at the last
meeting. and showed or his muscle ia
great advantage. The elasb has secured 9
very nne lot. and expect before long d
have O fine tennis court.
An election OF ofncers takes place u
hrst meeting In Nay.