New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-26

brought down alsDst into the heart OF the city.
The canal has been the scene of many exciting IN
c!dents and is the birthplace of many bits OF IN
dianapols history. Before the days of the wheel
1, was a fayoriie boating resort but since the d.
cycle path has been built its beauties have been
studied more from the wheel than from the skiif
The best entrance to the path is probably by way
OF Seventeenth-st. The towpath at that point IS
high above the land beyond which falls away
into a wide stretch Of river bottoms. Inc pain
swings north along the banks Of the canal heaVhy
shaded on the east by towering elms and syca-
mores and early IN the morning the big trees on
the east bank throw their shade across the water.
A half-me out the viadUct is reached. Here the
canal is brdged over Fall Creek. and on one sac
OF this bridge whcolway has been constructed
Beyond the viaduct the path continues north TOT
over mile part Of the way close TO the Big -Four
Railroad tracks. but prevented from entering INTO
the unforbidden territory by fences. II swings IN
and out among the close TO the canal, and at
times forces the rider 20 be bit careful.
The main entrance il at Thirtieth-st.. and there
the real beauties Of the path begin. From TINS
point the path narrows to about ten feet. on one
side is tho canal and on the other forty feet be-
low is White River. The trees line the bank so
closely that there is no danger OF falling into the
river. but many unfortunate wabOlcr or victim
or scorc her has been duiniSG INV" ' mi fSc and
II is only at MONDAY early IN the afternoon th"'
Some distance from the city Is famous spring.
Il ia delighffl resting place where rustic benches
and wheel racks nave been constr Lcted After
leaving the spring the can Al winds out a hlt ana
the path follows its course c1seY. On nc S -
side of tho. ank the Country Club is passed. Inc
clubhouse brilliantly lighted at night. serves as
beacon for the wheemen $780,.
Inst beyond the Country Club the palisades
and the golden rod hills on the canal SIDE all Is
quiet and peaceful hut the ripple o. me river 10
heard through the trees and dense iohage on inc
other. -Four miles out the path crosses Michlg,l
Road Az this point is Bellevue one or me well
known resorts near the city. and which mas pc
come within the last two years a POPULAR teS'''i =,
place for wheclmen. The clubhouse nestled IN
the valley offers 4 cool retreat Tor nose VINO
have been unable TO resist the hard. warm going
~ the path. and have been exceeding the
~ ne Drctficst scenery along the route Is near
bellevue The pa,h passes the Fresh All MIS-
sion and Fairyiew Park. one of the Dest-kno"n
garden spots about the city. Beyond Fal:-
view the hills the east break mo lalhiiaS
lands while on the opposite the river makes
n hir detour and FOR the first time the pate
branches into sunlight. II IS only run OF , hall
a mile 10 InOis-si. and from thcrc 70 broai
P,rnie tho ride Is a mile and quarter. FOR WneeI,
ing in the cool Of the evening nothing can ekceeI
,h7s nm from Iuinois-st to Broad Ripple. and for
scenic effect combined with he real pleasures Of
cycling the stretch along Bellevue. country Nluo
and FnirView offers panoranas when once sen y
are long remembered 10y those who nave traVeIieu
,bs ro1.c Half . mile east Of Broad KlIp" -
BROAD Rjpple Park which is usually the ooJectNe
nont Of those going over the pain , -.
The people Of Indianapolis. ana pafucu,.4fiE tHc
nenhers Of the Wneelway League through whose
enerrias tho path uullt VIII encourage eve ,
visitor 10 Indianapolis next August TO go over TINS
NAH Those who 20 Will be well repaid Tor the
effort even II they make the trip IN the gar oa
Inc MONDAY sun Should they Tide along IN the
dusk ~ evening Z will be an outing winch uey
will always remember