New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.

Tn. renor,s from various sources within nifty
miles OF New-York received at the New-foIk W
vision OF the L. A. W. yesterday as TO the cohu
ton OF the roads we're rather Encouraging STILL
clear weather to-day will make great chahse'
With a little sunshine the macadam roads VIII DO
in good shape for touring tomorrow. Cyclists
however preparing for jaunts Into the country
should make II a point to keep OF the arr rotius,
a5vthng like good condition tomorrow. The al,
continuous rain OF the last week mas " Etnra
they are in riding condition. Cyclists are nov
sorry the last OF April as II mas oeem oa on
NJ the most disagreeable months In many years.
Even the enthusiast who has been riding all wln.sr
has done little work on the roads TINS mont, IN.
Those who are Milling up mileage records see q lot
Of hard work before them If they wish to catch up
and keep TO the schedule some OF them nave set iof
Already discussion has begun to tho probable
winner OF the ten-mile amateur paced race wnch
will be prominent fee ture OF the National CIR
cult meet to be held under the auspices OF tho
Quill Club Wheelmen at Manhattan Beacn, OF,
Nay IL SvgTa on the to be embryo
Michaels at following pace, and as this VIII De une
nrst chance ever offered them prove their ability
of It, The clubs that VIII be invited 10 sehn ar lem
Whecmcn Columbia University; Kings 10, toun A.,
Whecmen South Brooklyn Mheeimen ana inc A.
Atlanta Wheclmen. OF Newark
The National Truck Association team will this
year he clad in black uniforms, trimmed with pink
around the edges The Denver rider. W. W. liam
ilton may be a member OF the team. Dixie Hines.
the record holder and II he Is engaged ne Wa Ue
ION holds the worlds record FOR two-thlrds OF
mile In o5s 20 and also holds the worlds record OF
1,ol 90 for twenty-five miles. unpaced.
Special sanction has been obtained from Chair
man Mott OF tho National Racing Board for pri-
vate record trials At Berkeley oval this afternoon
by O V. Babcock. tho amateur star OF the Harlem
r..,grr ND
e .eT9 t. Mccarrhy ths oficai handlcapper for
this district. has been appointed referee by CHAIR
man Mott
W r. Robertson has been placed In charge OF all
athletic matters other than cycling at tho National
Cycledrome Ambrose Park He will have full
charge Of all games training. etc. and he will
begin the construction OF a one.ifh- mile running
track and a straightaway Hand6a cricket.
ana PAX Sh' Cub S w be- ormsd and
weeks boxing carnival Is a probability.
Louis Roscnfeld Senior Consul OF tho New-York
Consulate OF tho l.. A. W. visited Battery Park
yesterday TO SEQ what should DO done about tho
cyclic path which s TO be made there. He has
been promised enough cinders to mako tho path.
and they will be hauled to the park. Practically:
tho crossings There Will be about ten OF these.
Cycle clubs are invited to ,@nd contributons TO "
Bull. Vanderbilt Building.
tn. Raven Wheelmen propose 70 Add feature
20 their coming century run. AT Valley Stream
an American flag Will be hung tho road under
which the mon will ride. No spaniards need ap-
ply FOR a position In tho line In any OF the
riders refuse pass under the flag their entrance
foc will be returned and they will DO requested TO
b leave tho line
John Barnctt. the member OF the Racing Board
FOR this district has sanctions ready for metro
politan and county championships. Clubs wishing
these championships communicate with Mr.
Barnett az division headquarters. Vanderbilt Build
ing.
Tho entry blanks for tho annual Irwin gton- MIL
burn road out. Tho rnce will take place
under tho auspices OF tho Atalanta Whee,men. on
Decoration Day Tho entry fec will ia s. and
should be sent 10 " A Drabbls. p. O. Box g.
Newark y J.