New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
FOR NEW BICYCLE TRACK IN THIS
CITY
THE OPPOSITION TO THE REGULAR L. A. W STATE
TIcKET-DOARD OF TRADE TO MEET
rnuRspAY-NoTEs AND COMMENTS

TIcKET-BOARD or TRADE TO MEET
THURsDAY-NoTEs AND COMMENTS.
Many people have maintained that cycle racing In
this city would have much larger following II
frst-cass track was located here. While the Man.
haitian Beach track Is an admirable in every
way. its location is not New-York City. and. then.
the stif winds there are not conducive 10 records
S,!.l. the track by the would in any condition
be the one which mos; If not all. Of the Crook
Ign clubs would hold their meets. 1t was SAID last
night that plans for track had been drawn
up and that If the present plans did not miscarry'
new track would be ready for time trials ana
races early next spring. 1t was at first suggested
that track be built Manhattan Field r put b the wa 10.
duct. is sich that the pSn has evidently been
abandoned The track as now proposed may pc IN
River. The writer was informed last night that the
Metropolitan street Railway Company was interest
the capital necessary to bring the proposed track 70
successful completion The PROPOSED new ",d! rac o
wei the elevated roads; while the cyclists who
oughfares leading to the track: Rumor has It that
member OF one of the Unknown local clubs IN IN
that the track will be OF wood banked on scientific
principles. similar in many respects to the one a,
championships of the League Of American Wheel
men were run in August
The leaders in the opposition to tho regular League
OF American Wheelmen ticket In this State continue
hold conferences almost nightly. general meet
ing may he held shortly when the dissatisfied whee.-
men may come out formally and announce their
plans. When yesterday the members OF clubs
identified with the Associated Cycling Clubs. which
appear be behind the opposition movement said
that present they had nothing to say rs they ala
no; intend 10 ventilate heir plans until they had
thoroughly maturcd them themselves Some OF those
who had attended the meeting on Friday night did
not disturbed at the statement ;hat Magistrate
4 INN 10 II
nominee Waiter !. jenkins of Buffalo They said
that no formal notification has yet been sent TO
NJ S!mms. ard that he wou.d not naturally say
takan &c TSc name ~ CGss1in Of Poskeepsic has
also been mentioned as possible candcatc III case
Mr. Smms declines to run. The friends o: the Pot-
ter administration looking anXiousy forward to
Tho arrival OF their CHIEF from Europe ana conn,
League gets here ne VIII make short work OF the
opposition. Others are OF the opinion that ar rot
Ss W hare s h o. hands s more I San m When he gets
home. The Brooklyn clubs do not evincc The same m
interest I'm the opposition forces as was expected
Invitations sent to some OF Inc Long Island CUPS 10
replied TO- Dssatisfaction with the manner IN which
the racing affairs have been conducted VIII pe one
Little Michael. the record breaking Welshman
arrived at the Manhattan Beach track yesterday
and took his usual preliminary work. to get In con-
dliion for the thrty-throe-ne race against Lucien
Lesna at the seaside track Saturday next
and declare that poor pacemakins has been a bar
rler TO his success. On Saturday Lcsna VIII have
his pick Of tho pacemaknS talent. ana ne VIII
have no reason to complain on that score The h
can amateur contests will close tomorrow. Michael
rode seven miles in practice In a high wind yes
terday In N@O
Lively interest Is felt in the trade at tho meeting
Of tho National Cycle Board OF Trade. which will
be held at tho Offices OF the Board. az No. go
BROADWAY on Thursday The guarantee on wheels
and tires may be settled at the meeting. ana other
matters Of interest 10 the trade discussed.
sentiment; OF opposition 10 the regular ticket
In New-Jerscy Ia said TO be growing in that State
c. Minchc president OF the Associated Cycling
clubs OF Ncw-Jcrsey. has been mentioned as A
present Incumbent. will run on the regular ticket
George A. Needham. Of the Kings County Wheel
men. has ordered new sextet for the use OF his
club MI Needham thinks that with the neU
sexet his club viii he abb" TO reduce several ROAD
and track records this fan and neX:'spF'ng
Orc OF The cyclists who has taken an Interested
mar. IN the formation of the l.. A. ". opposition
,,,Lo, IN this city Ia said he ambitious to become
chairman Of the Racing Board Of N" state
charie. Eriz ~ the Riverside Wheslmer. had
n r,,r ~ cuffs containing n so pair Of cuff buttons
stolen in the training quarters Of tn" Manhattan
Beach track last Saturday
cyclists desiring 10 join the League of American
Wheelmcn may obtain full printed information and
r,erbershlo blanks ny sending names and adj
dresses the Cycling Editor. Tho tribune